Accredited Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Training

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Take your meditation teaching skills to the next level with meditation and mindfulness teacher training

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It started before you came to us. Perhaps there was a challenge that meditation helped you navigate.  This enabled you to make a deeper connection with yourself.

Now you know the life-changing power of meditation, and there’s no going back. Now you feel called to share it with others.

So, how do I take the next step and become a Meditation Teacher?

We know that it takes courage and a leap of faith to step into the unknown. That’s where our two decades of experience training meditation and mindfulness teachers comes in.

At ACMM we wake up excited, knowing that we are mentoring our students into creating unique, purposeful, and impactful offerings through their work as meditation and mindfulness teachers in this fast growing space.

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Nothing makes us happier than seeing you fulfill your dreams. We support you to create meditation offerings that are unique to you.  Offerings that enable you to confidently share your personal and professional wisdom with your clients and community.

We are here for you for the whole journey with online, accredited meditation and mindfulness teacher training. 

The first choice for online meditation and mindfulness teacher training

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ACMM founder Lisa Forde, President of Meditation Australia, is at the leading edge of Meditation and Mindfulness teaching in Australia

One on one coaching model offering accountability and personalised attention and mentoring

Comprehensive curriculum and the widest range of specialist electives available so you can customise your study path

Meditation and mindfulness teacher work placement program available Australia wide

The most extensive meditation and mindfulness business development program  available

High rate of graduates going on to develop meditation businesses

Rich and expansive post graduate opportunities such as Diploma and Masters

A safe, inclusive, diverse community for you to feel at home and welcomed in

Accredited, flexible self paced online learning with optional in person opportunities

Multiple in person and online retreat options available each year

Affordable payment plans and discounted upfront payment options

Start today! No waiting for course dates 

Become an accredited meditation and mindfulness teacher with
ACMM’s range of online & in person training options

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Training over 1,000 Meditation and
Mindfulness Teachers since 2006

Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation and Mindfulness

ACMM Specialist Elective Subjects

Create a customized study path that meets your specific needs and goals with the exciting range of ACMM Elective Subjects

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For detailed subject descriptions of each elective subject download our course prospectus
Note: You can choose your electives after you begin your Advanced Certificate.

“ACMM is so much more than a weekend meditation teaching course. This is an academic style approach to supporting and educating meditation teachers of a high skill and educational standard.” -Shona

How to include electives in your Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training study plan

Meditation and mindfulness teaching has something to offer almost every part of society and research shows that it can support a wide range of people and needs. 

We respect that every meditation and mindfulness teacher is unique and motivated  to share this life changing skill from their own journey,  life experience and passions.

At ACMM, you can choose to enrol in the Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation and Mindfulness which includes the addition of specialist elective subjects to the core Certificate training.

Dive deep into the topics you love.

Each elective is written and mentored by a specialist teacher who deeply understands the nuances of that subject.  Giving you the opportunity to learn from a range of experts.

By completing your choice of electives you will be ready and qualified to work in the sector of your choice.

All of the elective subjects are available to you in our online Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Training courses.

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To include electives in your course package, enrol in the:

Advanced Certificate
Certificate course + 3 electives

Specialist Advanced Certificate
Certificate course + 6 electives

Enrol directly into the Advanced Certificate to have your electives included in your course package and SAVE

What our Meditation Teacher Training graduates have to say

What is the enrolment process?

Complete Enrolment Form

It only takes 5 minutes to get signed up. 

You can choose to start now or at a later time.

Welcome Call

You will receive a call from our enrolment team to welcome you to ACMM and finalise any details.  

You will also receive some emails with some preparatory information.

Meet your Mentor

Your mentor will reach out to you via email to set up a chat time. 

In that chat you will get to know each other and get started on your first module.

Enjoy the ACMM learning experience

You will be guided on a perfectly paced journey that covers everything you need to know about meditation on a theoretical, practical and experiential level.

Enjoy the peace of mind of being supported by high quality and comprehensive course content. Enjoy a well structured learning experience that has been crafted over 18 years.

Feel the connection, authenticity and joy in the way our programs are delivered and conducted.

Join our incredible community! One of the highlights of being an ACMM student or graduate, is the warm hearted connections you will make – YES! Even online!

The emphasis is on a practical experience that helps you develop confidence and grace when facilitating guided meditation for others. You are nurtured in understanding and practicing a variety of meditation and mindfulness techniques which you can then teach others.

Techniques you will learn include:
  • breath meditations
  • relaxation
  • simple guided imagery
  • contemplative meditation
  • mindfulness
  • sound and mantra meditation 
  • various types of moving meditation

By the end of the Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Training program, you will be able to guide original, high-quality meditations that YOU have written.

Tailor your meditation teaching to the clients you wish to work with:
  • corporate groups (with the corporate elective)
  • people seeking relaxation & stress management
  • community groups
  • one on one clients
  • parents and children (with the children’s elective)
  • women’s community (with the women’s circles elective)
  • gyms
  • and much more – the scope is unlimited

Feel supported in your Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Training at ACMM

One on One Mentoring

You will love the relationship you build with your mentor and the support you receive at every stage

Meditation Audio Library

An extensive library of diverse meditation audios created by staff and students

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Community Meditation Nights

Gather live on Zoom to meditate together and experience the techniques taught in the training.

Peer Connection Groups

Live online peer events for students to meet, connect, collaborate, and support each other

Our coaching mentors are experienced, award winning and highly regarded with specialized meditation teaching experience. In this video, some of our coaches share what they love about the unique ACMM one to one mentoring model

What our graduates have to say

I can honestly say that this course has been absolutely wonderful. The material is engaging and the practices nurturing for the mind, body, emotions and spirit. The coaches are incredible in their approach to mentoring students. – Ajsa

This is the best course! The content is amazing. The coaches are so committed to making sure students succeed. I did this program through a really challenging time in my life. I found the session content and meditation the best support. Take that step – you won’t regret it! – Robyn

I can honestly say that this course has been absolutely wonderful. The material is engaging and the practices nurturing for the mind, body, emotions and spirit. The coaches are incredible in their approach to mentoring students. – Ajsa

This is the best course! The content is amazing. The coaches are so committed to making sure students succeed. I did this program through a really challenging time in my life. I found the session content and meditation the best support. Take that step – you won’t regret it! – Robyn

What you can create as a Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher or Coach

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Rachel

Has written a mindfulness book and has a highly rated mindfulness podcast on itunes

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Shilani

Manages a physio and wellness clinic in Melbourne and teaches meditation and mindfulness classes to groups and in private 1:1 sessions

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Max

Using his personal suffering to enrich others' lives with mindful practices which are playful, powerful and practical!

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Amanda

Runs her own business bringing mindfulness to a corporate setting. Recently she became a TEDx Speaker

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FAQ’s

You will need to complete 8 core modules for the Certificate, and to complete the Advanced Certificate you will add either 3 or 6 electives, depending on how many elective subjects you want to jump into.

That is completely up to you. We offer a very flexible program that caters to your individual timing. We understand that life happens and that many people are fitting study around full time work, family and other commitments. If you want to get through the Certificate quickly (18-20 weeks), then you will need to dedicate 10-12 hrs a week. For a slower pace, 3-4 hrs a week is also fine, and you will complete the Certificate in roughly 32 weeks.

Our accredited Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Training is completely online for the Certificate and Advanced Certificate. Online training has come a very long way in the last 20 years. We offer one to one mentoring through the whole training. You have a dedicated coach who you will be there for you on a regular basis. They will get to know you and encourage and support you the whole way. There are also group zoom sessions, where you can meet other students from your area (and choose to catch up and practice with them or socialise outside the training), and our popular community meditation nights, where we meditate together as a whole community.

If you love in person contact, we also offer several in person retreats each year. Any of our current students or grads are welcome to attend these retreats. They also count as credits towards your Diploma or Masters Qualification, should you choose. The Retreats are very special experiences that our community loves and many graduates return to them every year for CPD and to stay connected to their ACMM family!

The Diploma and Masters certifications are also online, except for the retreat components, which can be completed either online or in person.

The best way to get a feel for the content of our training is to Download a Course Prospectus. There you will find more detail about all the subjects and electives, pricing and information about all the programs and options. Alternatively you are invited to book a discovery call and talk through the best option for you. When you book, you will also be able to download a course prospectus and do some reading prior to the call, so that you have all your questions ready.

Our ACMM TV page also contains video clips of teaching content.

Yes! Go to our Success Stories page to read about a huge range of graduates and the fulfilling work they are successfully engaged in.

ACMM online Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Training is accredited by industry peak bodies International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT) and Meditation Australia (MA). Meditation Australia provides recognition through Australia and New Zealand, and IICT has sister organizations in many parts of the world where recognition is also available. IICT’s insurance partners may also provide International Insurance for online work.

There is no nationally recognized training for meditation teachers within the ASQA framework. This means that you really need to do your research and ensure that you are signing up with a reputable and experienced organization that meets your needs. I know this can be confusing. There are other organizations claiming to be internationally recognized, however when you do your homework you may find out that insurance is not actually available.

Rest assured that ACMM provides a training pathway of the highest quality, backed by industry peak bodies; IICT and Meditation Australia. ACMM Founder, Lisa Forde is currently serving as president of Meditation Australia, and has served on the council for 6 years. Check our google reviews for the incredible feedback from our graduates and the Success Stories page for a wide range of teaching experiences and business models from our graduates.

All our meditation and mindfulness teacher training is practical in nature and easy to engage in even if you haven’t studied for a while. You will be working online, but it won’t really feel like that because the study is so practical in nature.

  • Listen to guided meditations
  • Complete reflective exercises
  • Write a range of meditation scripts (you will be completely comfortable with writing scripts by the time you are certified)
  • Record a range of guided meditations (and receive feedback from your mentor)
  • Write a meditation course/program
  • Work with other students guiding and teaching each other
  • Practice guiding and teaching meditation in a variety of practical ways.
  • Read sections of written materials and watch videos.
  • No essays or long tests!

ACMM  online meditation
& mindfulness teacher training courses are competency based. This means that we work with you to achieve the competencies required in each module. As you progress through the modules, if an activity is not completed to the required level, we will support you to do it again. We are friendly and approachable and here to help you succeed.

Final assessment involves taking a video of yourself running a class with a small group.

ACMM offer a Scholarship Fund and only those with high needs can be supported.

If you would like to seek financial support for your course fees, we recommend Skills Checkpoint for potential students over 40.

Our online Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Training programs start at $2297 for full Certification. We want to make our training accessible, so we offer a variety of payment options starting at only $44 a week. You can find the details by Downloading the Course Prospectus.

Yes, it is. There is so much to be gained and understood about meditation, that you will be so glad you made this choice.  

Many students start out on this training for personal development reasons, and simply allow the journey to unfold organically and naturally. This is a lovely way to enjoy the training.

How I join the ACMM community?

Download A Course Guide

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Download A Course Guide

Learn more about the training pathways available at ACMM.

Read about the core subjects, elective options, time frames, pricing and payment plans.
Download Now

Book a Chat

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Book a Chat

Do you have questions? We would love to hear about your goals, ideas, and vision (if you have one). 

Book a 20 minute chat with one of our mentors today.
Book a Chat

Enrol Now

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Enrol Now

Ready to get started? It only takes 5 minutes to get signed up.

You can enrol today and start any time in the next 6 months.
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