Become a Certified Intimacy Professional
Take Your Career to the Next Level with Globally-Recognized Certification.
Enroll in the April 2025 Cohort >>
Productions are looking for high-quality intimacy professionals.
Are you ready to be that person?
Our certification program is a multi-day in-person intensive training experience where you will refine your skills, build community with like-minded artists, and gain the confidence and expertise to take your career as an intimacy professional to the next level.
If you're like many of the intimacy professionals we have worked with, then you've probably been digging into every learning opportunity you can find! You love the accessibility of online training and learning from intimacy professionals from across the globe, but you're craving the opportunity to sharpen your skills and gain more practical experience in person.
This is the point in your career where you are looking for a way to stand out in this incredibly competitive industry and to be recognized as a professional who not only meets but exceeds expectations.
You're passionate, driven, and eager to make your mark in an industry that demands authenticity and expertise. However, the challenge lies in figuring out how to help yourself both stand out and gain the advanced skill set that will allow you to take on more advanced projects and grow your career with confidence.
It's time to decide how you want to stand out as a go-to intimacy professional.
Envision yourself as part of a community of like-minded professionals who share the same values and ethics. With IDC, you're not navigating the journey alone; you're supported by a network of peers who understand the unique challenges and triumphs of intimacy work.
Pursuing certification is not just about demonstrating your qualifications to others; it's about deepening your practical knowledge and deciding for yourself what it means to take the next step in your career.
Industry-recognized certification positions you as a leading intimacy professional, allowing someone to understand your level of training and knowledge immediately, and helping you achieve the recognition needed to navigate the competitive landscape of TV, film, or theatre.
Meet IDC
Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC) is the leading and largest organization training and certifying intimacy professionals worldwide. As leaders in this industry, our team has been on the front-lines of establishing intimacy work as the fastest-growing career in entertainment.
Our certified professionals have gone on to work and create impact at every level of the industry including HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and on Broadway!
We pride ourselves in creating supportive communities, where aspiring intimacy professionals can learn essential skills and build successful careers for themselves while also making a difference in the lives of others!
We've Created This Program to Help You Succeed as an Intimacy Professional!
Become a Certified Intimacy Professional
See What's Inside the Program....
Seven-Day Training Intensive (In Person)
The Certification Intensive is a seven-day in-person training experience that builds off the foundations you learned inside the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program and provide hands-on practical experience that sets you up to successfully work at the highest levels of this industry.
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Advanced Choreography Training: Gain practical experience working in scenarios with actors and directors to create scenes of intimacy, preparing you to work at the highest levels of the industry.
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Proven Techniques for Implementing Protocols: Access advanced resources and support to boost your effectiveness and ensure you get re-hired.
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Expert Guidance: Receive individualized feedback and support from professionals to help you meet your personal career goals.
- Networking Opportunities: Increase your exposure to high-level intimacy experts and fellow up-and-coming industry leaders to build valuable relationships that can lead to future job opportunities.
Total Training VALUE of $18,997
Six Months of Small Group Mentorship
You'll receive exclusive access to monthly online small group mentorship sessions for six months after the certification intensive. These sessions are designed to help you seamlessly integrate the skills you've learned into real-world scenarios. You will get individualized attention and opportunities to foster continued networking with peers. This extended support ensures you stay connected and are making progress in your professional journey.
You'll Get:
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Exclusive Access to Industry Leaders: Directly connect with experts working at the top of this industry. Receive personalized mentorship and engage in high-level networking.
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Customized Learning Paths: Receive tailored advice and strategies that align with your specific career goals and professional needs. Ensure you stay ahead in your career with the latest knowledge and best practices.
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Build a Professional Network Across High Levels of the Industry: Develop lasting relationships with like-minded professionals. Create a support system that extends beyond the in-person training.
Mentorship VALUE of $8997
Globally Recognized Certification
After successfully completing the intensive, and submitting your final assessment* you'll earn a certification that sets you apart in this industry. This prestigious credential is globally recognized, ensuring you are respected and valued wherever your career takes you. It serves as a mark of excellence, opening doors and positioning you as a leader in this field.
You'll Get:
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Personalized Profile on IDC's Website: Listed on our international database of certified professionals where productions will be able to reach out to you directly.
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Global Recognition: Your certification is acknowledged and respected worldwide, enhancing your professional credibility and expanding your opportunities.
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Enhanced Career Opportunities: Stand out in your field with a credential from the largest and most esteemed organization in the industry. Increase your marketability and job prospects with a certification that is valued by employers and clients alike.
- Discounted Access to Future Career Events and Training Opportunities: All Certified Professionals with IDC receive a 20% discount towards admission to the Intimacy Professional Summit and other Special Events.
*Participants who successfully complete the Certification Intensive will be listed on the website as "Certification Pending" until all program requirements are complete. All Certified and Certification Pending Intimacy Professionals must renew their certification on a two year cycle.
Certification VALUE of $5997
Two Pathways to Certification
The Certification Program allows you to dig deeper into your specific industry. You will choose either Intimacy Direction for Live Performance or Intimacy Coordination for TV/Film.
Certified Intimacy Coordinator
for TV/Film
Confidently lead productions from prep to post! Learn from industry trailblazers, working on sets for Hulu, Netflix, HBO, and more!
IDC is proud to be a SAG-AFTRA Accredited Training Program for Intimacy Coordinators!
Certified Intimacy Director
for Theatre/Live Performance
Stand out in the industry with guidance from our team of leading experts with experience from regional theatres to Broadway!
To Top It Off...
When You Enroll, You'll Also Receive These Bonuses!
Bonus 1: Free Registration to This Year's Intimacy Professional Summit!
The largest career event of the year! IDC's Intimacy Professional Summit is a 3-day event gathering intimacy professionals and entertainment industry leaders across the globe to connect, grow, and strengthen each other and our discipline.
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Premium Registration: An all-access pass to this conference so you don't miss a thing, plus exclusive sessions for IDC Certified Intimacy Professionals.
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Professional Networking: Immerse yourself in the largest gathering of intimacy professionals globally and establish yourself as a leader and change-maker.
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One-of-Kind Workshops and Panels: Gain insight into a variety of approaches and practical applications of intimacy work to broaden your professional expertise so that you are ready to handle any situation.
Summit Registration VALUE of $997
Bonus 2: Lifetime Access to the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Community!
While the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program only includes 12 months of access to our online community, enrolling in the Certification Program grants you permanent membership. This means you can attend every skill-building and mentorship session, ensuring you stay at the forefront of your field.
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Lifetime Access: Enjoy uninterrupted membership in the accelerator program community, with no expiration date.
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Continuous Skill Development: Participate in monthly skill-building and mentorship sessions to keep your knowledge and techniques current.
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Private Networking Space for Certified Professionals: Access a private circle, just for certified professionals, allowing you to stay connected to your community and attend exclusive training events just for certified intimacy professionals.
Accelerator Program Lifetime Community Membership VALUE of $5997
Certification Program
Details for 2025
The Certification Program utilizes multiple days of in-person training to prepare intimacy professionals to work in this industry. IDC offers two intimacy professional certifications: Intimacy Director for Live Performance or Intimacy Coordinator for TV and Film (SAG-AFTRA Accredited Program).
IDC utilizes small class sizes to ensure each student gets personalized attention, feedback, and support.
Program Dates and Location
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Certification Intensive: April 5 - 11th, 2025
**Participants in our certification program will be required to complete an asynchronous review of additional materials. They will be invited to attend two live prep sessions to set themselves up for success before the in-person intensive. A recording of the live sessions will be available if participants are unable to attend live.
Intimacy Professional Summit: April 11 - 13th, 2025*
Housing Information
Certification participants are responsible for their own travel and housing. IDC has reserved a block of rooms at our partner hotel, offering participants the best rate available.
All participants who book with the room block will receive a $20 meal voucher for both breakfast and lunch ($40 total per day), each day of the Certification Program!
You will receive instructions on how to book your discounted room and access the associated meal vouchers via email after you successfully register for the program. Participants are responsible for booking their travel, food, and lodging.
All Certification Program participants will receive free registration to the Intimacy Professional Summit and access to exclusive networking opportunities. Attendance at the Summit is not required for the Certification program.
Program Admission Requirements
At the time of registration, you will be asked to confirm that you have completed the following requirements that will allow you to have the most success in this program:
Completion of the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program
You will be asked to confirm that you either have already completed the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program or will be able to complete the program no later than November 25, 2024.
Completion of the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program is required for enrollment in the Certification Program.
10-Days Industry Experience
You will be asked to confirm that you have a minimum of 10 days experience in your chosen industry (either Theatre/Live Performance or TV/Film)
While we encourage these 10 days to be as an intimacy professional, your industry experience does not need to be exclusively such.
Please Note: You will not be required to submit evidence of these days at the time of registration, but we reserve the right to request confirmation of these days at any time.
Choose Your Program and Register!
Now is the time to get certified and turn your passion into your profession. General Registration is now Open!
Intimacy Director Certification (Theatre/Live Performance)
$5997
or 12 Installments of $555.50!
ENROLL NOWSee What People Are Saying About Certifying with IDC...
The Investment is Worth It!
"As a dancer/choreographer of musical theatre who works in academia, [IDC] has truly transformed the way that I interact and approach students about the work. [Intimacy work] is enlightening, refreshing and empowering, especially working at a historically women's college. The investment is worth it. Ask your administrators for funding!"
I Can't Imagine Pursuing this Work Without IDC
"Those in hiring positions value and respect what it means to be an IDC-Certified Intimacy Professional... Since beginning training with IDC, I've become the Resident Intimacy Director at my university... I've worked continuously in film, TV, theatre, and opera as an intimacy coordinator and director. I can't imagine pursuing this work without the training and support I've received from IDC."
Greatest Learning Experience of My Life
"I cannot imagine trying to do this job without this training. [IDC] helped me understand more of the film process and what protocols should be followed in intimate scenes. It was invaluable and gave me connections that better both my work as an intimacy coordinator and as a human. This was the greatest learning experience of my life."
Your Pathway To Certification
Complete the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program
Start your journey, today, by enrolling in our self-paced, online Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program*. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to begin building your career!
Enroll in the Certification Program
After completing the Accelerator Program, you are eligible to apply for the Certification program and attend the 7-day in-person certification intensive. This hands-on training offers expert guidance from top industry professionals.
Mentorship & Final Application
Once you've completed the intensive, you'll be listed as "certification pending" on the IDC website and have access to six months of small-group mentorship.
Participants will need to complete a final application to become fully certified!
About Your Final Application
After successfully completing the Certification Intensive, participants will be listed on the IDC website as "Certification Pending" until they submit a final application that includes evidence of the following*:
- 10 Days of Work as an Intimacy Professional (Matching the discipline in which you trained)
- Completion of Three (3) or More Hours of Formal Training in the Following Disciplines:
- Anti-Racism
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Anti-Harassment/Anti-Sexual Harassment
- Trauma-Informed Work
- Gender Inclusion and Sexual Identity
- Allyship and Advocacy
- Mediation or Conflict Resolution
- Bystander Intervention/Disrupting Harm
- Completion of Mental Health First-Aid Certification
- Final Assessment
Please Note: We encourage you to work on your self-study requirements before you attend the Certification Intensive. All days of work and self-study training before the certification will count toward your final application!
*Registration in the Certification Program does not guarantee certification. IDC reserves the right to assess skills and knowledge acquisition both during the Certification Intensive and throughout the overall certification process. Certification will be granted or denied based on your fulfillment of the learning objectives and demonstration of required skills.
About Certification with IDC
IDC Certified Intimacy Professionals are committed to upholding our professional and ethical agreements. If you understand that one of our certified professionals has not upheld our professional or ethical standards, please contact us or fill out our report form.
In alignment with our Professional and Ethical Agreements, all participants joining the Certification Program are required to undergo a background check.
Certified Professionals are required to participate in bi-annual renewals (every two years) to maintain their knowledge and skills of the discipline.
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