International Certification in TA
Transactional Analysis has a well-defined process of training and certification that leads to qualification in each of the four fields of specialisation (counselling, education, organisational work, psychotherapy). Training can lead to:
• practitioner level certification in one of the fields (CTA)
• endorsement to teach and supervise practitioners in your field (PTSTA)
• qualification as a teacher and supervisor of practitioners in your field and also of
supervisors and trainers of TA. (TSTA)
Standards and requirements for training are developed and monitored for EATA (the European TA association) by the Professional Training Standards Committee (which incorporates the Certification Committee) and for ITAA and WPATA (TA organisations that cover the rest of the world) by the Training and Certification Council and training Standards Committees. All these bodies liaise carefully to ensure that standards are maintained evenly throughout the world and that the training continues to reflect the developments in theoretical thinking and practice that takes place in different areas, countries and cultures.
The TA 101 course is the official introduction to Transactional Analysis. Its purpose is to provide consistent and accurate information about TA concepts.
The course is at least twelve hours long and is presented by a teaching (TSTA) or provisional teaching (PTSTA) Transactional Analyst or a CTA who is endorsed as a TA 101 Instructor.
Students who participate in the whole course are awarded the TA 101 Certificate. Recipients of the TA 101 Certificate can apply for the appropriate category of membership in ITAA.
The basic knowledge of the TA 101 can also be acquired by independent study. The TA 101 Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the TA 101 Exam.
This qualification involves the completion of 2000 hours of training in Transactional Analysis theory and practice in the chosen field (counselling, education, organisations or psychotherapy) offered by recognised trainers in that field. The examination is in two parts – the written case study is submitted and once this is passed, an oral examination is taken.
The hours of training are made up as follows:
• 300 hours of TA specific training with a PTSTA or TSTA in the chosen field
• 300 hours of additional professional training made up of lectures, conference attendance, discussion groups etc
• 500 hours of additional professional development
• 750 hours of client contact – at least 50 hours with groups and 50 hours with individuals
• 150 hours of supervision
• Personal therapy or continuing personal development as deemed appropriate – precise hours are not prescribed
The training would normally take about four years.
The Training Endorsement (for PTSTA status)
This is not an exam but a process of professional development whereby you develop the skills of teaching and supervising (through ‘workshops', supervision, practise) and then partake in a three day event during which you skills are assessed and you are given individual coaching and feedback on your development needs.
The TSTA
This level of qualification as a trainer and supervisor of both practitioners and ‘learning trainers' takes the form of an rigorous yet exciting examination process where you are assessed by a group of your peers. The exam normally follows several years of development as a PTSTA.
Examinations are normally held in conjunction with the conferences, which take places several times a year at different sites in different countries
Training Events
Have a look at our events page for current training events. Below are some pictures taken at recent training events in Cape Town.
Alternatively there are many training opportunities throught the ITAA
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