Pathway to Certification
Thank you for your interest in training with Intimacy Coordinators Canada.
We are no longer accepting applications for our
Level 3 - Advanced Professional Training program for 2022.
We will open up applications in September 2023 for our next Level 3 cohort scheduled to begin in January 2024.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3: Advanced Professional Training
Apprenticeship
Level 1 is a 4-week online course to solidify the foundations of intimacy work in performance. Level 1 is open to any and all, regardless of plans to work toward the full certification.
Currently Level 1 is being hosted by IDC. Click here for more information.
Level 2 is a 6-week online course exploring intermediate applications of intimacy work. Level 2 is open to anyone who has completed Level 1, regardless of plans to work towards the full certification.
Currently Level 2 is being hosted by IDC. Click here for more information.
In Level 3, candidates transition from learning foundational ideas to the specific hands-on details of what it takes to be an Intimacy Coordinator.
This program consists of
12-weeks of online training starting in September 2022 and two in-person weekend workshops held in Toronto.
Admission into program by application only. Program fee: $2500.00
Level 4 aims to provide professional support and mentorship as you begin working professionally in the industry.
Successful completion of Level 4 results in certification with ICC.
Admission into program by application only. Program fee $2500.00
Prerequisites before applying to ICC
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Completed Level 1 & 2 Intimacy Coordinator training program through IDC professionals
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Minimum of 300 hours, 5 years, or 15 show credits working on film & television sets, ideally in a Directorial, Choreography, or Coordinator position
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Experience in movement instruction or coaching
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Gender and Sexuality training
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Anti-oppression training
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Mental health first aid (and subsequent MHFA working with minors) training and background
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Current legal ability to work in Canada
Recommended training:
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Sexual education advocacy courses and background
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Trauma informed training