The ITM Training Course is divided into two parts. Part 1 is a foundation in the ITM approach to the Alexander Technique, open to anyone interested in personal development, whether or not they wish to become a teacher. Although we recommend taking all three modules of Part 1, each of these modules can be taken individually.

Part 2 is more directly focused on trainees learning and developing the skills required to become ITM teachers. In order to progress to Part 2, trainees will be required to demonstrate sufficient competence in Part 1.

Over the three modules of Part 1, trainees study the basic principles to be found in Alexander’s work, the principles and structures that govern human movement, and life-changing material from the fields of success education and business management.

Part 2 of the course is designed to help participants develop the skills required to teach the Alexander Technique from the ITM point of view. This part of the course provides an in-depth study of practical anatomy as it relates to movement and the use of hands in teaching, as well as a more detailed study of Alexander’s four books.

The final year of part 2 is designed to help students synthesise what they have learned into a personal way to teach Alexander’s work in a creative manner.

Trainees are assessed by written and practical exams, interviews, ongoing class performance review and teaching practice in the final year. Successful trainees receive a professional ITM teaching certificate at the end of the course.