Training @ SATAA

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 CTA qualification
This qualification involves the completion of 300 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.  There is also a requirement for 750 hours of relevant experience that you have undertaken with the support of a supervisor.  (The supervisor is not actually with you during the work but acts as a consultant, for you to discuss your work and the challenges you meet and support your development).

This period of training, which would normally take about four years, unless you are already trained and qualified in the relevant field, is followed by the examination which is in two parts  a written examination and a ‘viva' presentation.

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