The Alexander Technique is based on the assumption that many physical complaints and movement restrictions are caused by unconscious incorrect posture and tension patterns. These patterns should be recognised and resolved through mindful self-awareness and conscious correction. Central to this is the principle of "pausing" and consciously reorganising posture and movement.
The method can alleviate back pain, tension and stress-related complaints by promoting more economical utilisation of the body. It supports easier and freer movement, increases body awareness and improves breathing, voice and concentration.
The Alexander Technique is aimed at people who suffer from chronic tension, pain or stress, as well as people who want to improve their ability to move and express themselves. It is practised individually or in groups and is used in the medical-therapeutic field and in prevention.
You must provide evidence of at least 1200 hours of training in the subject areas listed under training content. In addition, at least 400 hours of practical teaching experience must be demonstrated in the form of shadowing, co-leading or independent instruction.
QualiCert is based on the recognised standards of the professional associations for the Alexander Technique (SBAT, ATVD, STAT), whereby the Swiss standard (SBAT) is particularly authoritative.
The following training content must be covered for certification:
Up to 400 hours of practical leadership experience can be recognised.
If you wish to have your practical leadership experience in movement programmes credited, you must enclose evidence with the certification application. This can be job references, payslips, AHV statements or comparable evidence. Only self-declared practical experience as a leader of exercise programmes cannot be credited.
There are clear requirements for the successful re-certification of staff in the area of further training, which are checked by QualiCert. The number of training days to be verified is based on the following table:
| Number of area qualifications | Number of training days |
| 1 area | 2 |
| 2 areas | 3 |
| 3 areas | 3 |
| 4 and more areas | 4 |
The certification of your qualification as a course instructor is part of the course provider certification.
This alone is not sufficient for participants in your courses to be able to claim contributions towards the course costs from their health insurance providers. Certification as a course provider is also required for this.
A course is deemed to be recognised if both the qualification of the course leader and the certification of the provider are available.
In concrete terms, this means
Only if both requirements are met can participants claim contributions towards the course costs from their health insurance provider.
The initial certification fee primarily covers the work involved in checking your documents and qualifications. These services also apply if certification cannot be granted.
If you are unsure whether you fulfil the requirements, please contact QualiCert in advance. We will be happy to provide you with guidance so that you are optimally prepared for the certification process.
The further training does not necessarily have to be subject-specific - topics relating to prevention such as exercise, nutrition, relaxation or prevention concepts are also valid.
However, BLS CPR training or further training courses and courses aimed at end consumers are not recognised. It is important that the further training is offered by an institution whose core business is professional training and further training.
The detailed requirements for further training courses are set out in the further training regulations. You will automatically receive these with every initial or re-certification.
No. You do not have to send in your training certificates on an ongoing basis. QualiCert will check them collectively as part of your re-certification.
Persons who have reached the age of 60 before 1 January of the period of validity for which re-certification is requested are exempt from the continuing education requirement.
However, QualiCert recommends that you continue to attend further training courses voluntarily even after reaching this age limit. In this way, you can stay up to date professionally and ensure the quality of your services in the long term.
Yes, QualiCert reserves the right to reject an initial or re-certification even if the formal requirements and criteria are met. This applies in particular if there are indications that applicants do not offer a guarantee of irreproachable professional practice.