Certification from the NQA is a professional endorsement from America's premier Qigong membership organization.
Certification from the NQA allows Qigong Instructors and Practitioners to validate their knowledge and abilities. Individuals that are certified have enhanced credibility to clients and employers. With public recognition of professional achievement, certified members can position themselves for appropriate recognition and a critical sense of confidence and achievement.
Our Certification Committee consists of seasoned instructors, practitioners, and clinicians who represent various types of Qigong. Several of our committee members have well over 40 years of practice, and possess a strong understanding of Qigong theory.
With this combination of knowledge and experience, you can feel confident that you will get a fair assessment of your training. Over the years, we have certified individuals from many different schools and teachers.
The NQA values in-person training because Qigong is a deeply experiential practice best learned through direct interaction with a teacher. In-person study allows for real-time feedback, observation of Qi flow, and the energetic connection essential to authentic learning.
However, we also recognize the accessibility of virtual training. For Level I Qigong Instructor, we now accept programs that are fully online. Higher certification levels still require a significant portion of in-person training to ensure depth and competency. The Certification Committee accepts training from all Qigong styles and teachers, including those outside the NQA, as long as the required hours and standards are met.
Note: You must be able to log in to your Professional NQA Membership account to apply for certification. If you need assistance with your account please contact info@nqa.org.
To access helpful definitions that will aide you in the application process, please click here.
At least 200 hours of documented Qigong Training
2 years of personal Qigong practice
3 letters of reference
100% of training hours may be virtual at this level
3 letters of reference
3 letters of reference
At least 500 hours documented Formal Clinical Qigong Training (FCQT)* which can include up to 200 hours of Formal Qigong Training (FQT)*
3 letters of reference
The satisfactory completion of an interview with members of the Application Review Committee (ARC) may be required
At least 1500 hours documented Clinical Qigong Training (FCQT)* which can include up to 600 hours of Formal Qigong Training (FQT).
3 letters of reference
The satisfactory completion of an interview with members of the Application Review Committee (ARC)
At least 350 hours of Formal Qigong Training
At least 3 years of personal Qigong practice
At least 2 years of experience integrating Qigong into your professional practice
2 letters of reference
After a one-time application fee of $100, your annual certification cost is simple and straightforward:
$150 / year
Whether you're certified as a Qigong Instructor, Qigong Clinical Practitioner, or Qigong Integrative Professional — or hold multiple certifications — the annual fee stays the same.
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