What we offer
The National Institute for Wellness Training Standards provides course accreditation services for academies and independent teachers in the wellbeing, complementary therapy, beauty, nutrition, fitness, and yoga sectors. Working in association with Natural Touch Training, we ensure that courses meet the highest standards of quality and education.
You can find out more about which courses we accredit here, and information about our accreditation process on this page, and the accreditation requirements page.
We have 4 competitively priced accreditation tiers to choose from, designed to meet the needs of small, medium and large training organisations. You can learn more about the 4 tiers on this page.
In collaboration with the team at Natural Touch Training, we also offer competitively priced pre-written course manuals for many different courses, and mentoring for those setting up a training academy for the first time.
Accreditation you can trust
The National Institute for Wellness Training Standards offers a service that can help you to enhance the quality and credibility of your education and training programs.
Our accreditation and validation services provide assurance to students, employers, and other stakeholders that your courses meet high standards of quality and relevance.
By working with us, you can benefit from:
- Expert evaluation: Our team of experienced and knowledgeable assessors will evaluate your courses against established criteria and standards, providing you with valuable feedback and recommendations for improvement.
- Credibility and recognition: Accreditation can enhance the credibility and recognition of your courses, helping you to stand out in a crowded market and attract more students and clients.
- Competitive advantage: Accreditation can give you a competitive advantage over other providers who do not have accredited courses, as it demonstrates your commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Access to additional services: Our partnership with Westminster Insurance and Wellbeing Insurance services provides our clients with access to preferential rates on insurance policies, helping you to manage your risks and protect your business, and offer guaranteed insurance to your students and graduates. In partnership with our friends at Natural Touch Training, you will also have access to our range of pre-written course manuals and one-to-one mentoring schemes to get your business started.
Our accreditation services can help you to achieve your goals of delivering high-quality education and training programs, enhancing your reputation and credibility, and attracting more students and clients.
How it works
Throughout the accreditation process we work closely with our clients, providing guidance, feedback and support, to help them achieve their accreditation goals. You can find out more about the requirements for accreditation and the subjects we cover here.
The process of getting your course accredited typically involves the following steps:
Step 1
Purchase your Tier from the 4 available options, and we will send you an email confirming your purchase, with a link to tell us about your courses and upload your course material for accreditation.
Step 2
We will review your course material and come back to you with any questions.
Step 3
Once your courses have been reviewed & accredited we will send you an email with confirmation, copies of logos for your course certificates and a certificate of membership of NIWTS.
Step 4
Additional courses can be added at any time, according to your tier, or you can choose to upgrade if necessary.
We will send you an annual reminder about your accreditation fees.
Our membership tiers
Tier 1
Up to 5 courses
Annual cost £45 per course
A great option for smaller academies and independent tutors offering a small number of high-quality courses.
Tier 2
6 – 10 courses
Annual cost £349
A great option for academies and independent tutors offering a number of high-quality courses.
Tier 3
11 – 20 courses
Annual cost £549
A great option for academies and independent tutors offering a larger number of high-quality courses.
Tier 4
Unlimited courses
Initial cost £849
Annual renewal cost £549
A great option for large or growing academies and independent tutors offering a large number of high-quality courses.
You can upgrade to the next Tier at any time during your subscription and will only pay the pro-rata additional cost until your next renewal. Please see our accreditation terms and conditions for more information.
Course manuals & mentoring schemes
We have three great mentoring schemes for therapists and one specialist coaching. These are offered in collaboration with Natural Touch Training and are designed to help you get the most out of your skills, gain confidence and develop your business. You can find all the details here.
Writing your course manual and having it approved or accredited by one of the major professional bodies can be really time-consuming. Our fully editable training manuals are written by the team at Natural Touch Training. Their high-quality manuals are tried and tested, and ready to be accredited. You can find all the details here.
Additional benefits
When you join us you will receive a certificate of accreditation and academy membership including your unique centre number.
You will also benefit from high-quality logos for your student course completion certificates and for your website.
Our clients can also benefit from guaranteed insurance cover and preferential rates with Westminster Insurance and Wellbeing Insurance, offering insurance for your organisation, students and graduates.
