Take Your Career to the Next Level with Industry-Recognized Certification

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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 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 find yourself craving the opportunity to sharpen your skills and gain more practical experience in person. 

You may also be at a 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 qualified 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. 

Take the Next Step in Your Career with IDC's Industry-Recognized Certification Program

Advanced Training. Life-Long Connections.
Greater Impact.

🚨 FULL PROGRAM DETAILS COMING AUGUST 5, 2024!

The certification program is an in-person immersive experience unfolding just before our upcoming Intimacy Summit. Led by industry experts, this program offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge and skills in the art of intimacy direction/coordination for TV, film, and theatre - walking away with an industry-recognized certification!

What to Expect in Our Certification Program...

  • Multi-Day In-Person Intensive Training: Immerse yourself in a comprehensive curriculum that prepares you for the highest industry standards. Dive deeply with a cohort of like-minded individuals. 

  • Expert Guidance: Receive top-notch training from industry professionals who are leaders in the field of intimacy direction & coordination

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical exercises that will sharpen your skills and prepare you for real-world scenarios

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals, directors, and producers in both TV/Film and Theatre during our dedicated conference component

Two Pathways to Certification

The Certification Program allows you to dig deeper into your specific industry. Learn from your area's leading experts so that you can expand your impact and grow your career. 

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!

⭐ Prerequisite Training: The Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program

If you're here because you want to get certified, make sure you are enrolled in the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program! 

All Certification Program participants will need to have completed the Accelerator program by November 25, 2024 to successfully enroll in the Certification program.  Click HERE to Get Started! >>

See 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."

Certification FAQ

⏰ Full Program Details Are Coming on August 5, 2024!

We're finalizing the details and will announce the timeline for this program soon! Sign up to be notified first!