Professional Certificate in Mindfulness-based
Cognitive Therapy Teacher Training
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Thomas Jing Centre for Mindfulness Research and Training is now an Affiliated Organisation of Oxford Mindfulness (OMF).This programme provides an equivalent trainee experience (vs direct Oxford Mindfulness delivery) to all trainees on any activity using the Oxford Mindfulness name and curriculum.
The curricula, Mindfulness for Life (sometimes known as MBCT-L) Teacher Training Programme offers you the opportunity to develop your skills, competencies and confidence to teach mindfulness in a variety of different settings, such as workplaces, education, and the general population.
At the end of the training, and if you’ve participated fully and been assessed as having reached the ‘advanced beginner’ level of teaching, apart from the certificate from CUHK, you’ll also receive a letter confirming your readiness to teach under supervision.
After successfully teaching 2 courses under supervision, you can then apply for your Trained Teacher Certificate from OMF.
Please note that Trained Teacher Certificates are issued only after completion of the complete teacher training pathway, through a formal application process not linked to this certificate course. This programme spans over an academic year.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should
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hold a Bachelor degree from a recognized university or equivalent professional qualification;
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have completed an 8-week Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Life course as a participant, led by a teacher in-person or live online, within the last 18 months. If it has been longer than 18 months since completing the course, it is recommended to retake the 8-week course before pursuing TT
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have regular personal mindfulness practice, ideally for at least a year
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have knowledge and experience of the population and context where you would like to teach, for example, workplace, education, criminal justice, physical or mental healthcare, or general population
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have some knowledge and experience of working with individuals and groups access
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be fluent in both Cantonese and English
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suit technology, internet capacity, space, privacy and the technical ability to join an online training programme via Zoom with video for online workshops
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sign the OMF teacher training agreement and agree to abide by OMF guiding ethical principles
Who Should Apply
This programme is to provide training to individuals who would like to begin learning to teach Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy as well as those who would like to deepen their mindfulness practice. This teacher training programme is well-recognized as the essential path to teach mindfulness practice worldwide.
Mode of Study:
Part-time
Tuition Fee:
HKD 59,000*
Medium of Instruction:
Mainly Cantonese, Partially English
Student Intake:
max. 24
Accreditation:
CE/CME Points (Application in Progress)
Course 1
7 Jun - 26 Jul 2026
Course 2
10 - 14 Dec 2026
Course 3
Teaching a Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Curriculum in a Group#
#Your eligibility of certain workshops subject to your professional background.
20 Feb - 20 Mar 2027
Learning to Teach
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Practices and Exercises
Origins of Mindfulness
and Retreat
Venue
Course 1 - 3 :
D' Hub, 450-454 Portland Street, Prince Edward, Kowloon
or
To be confirmed
There are also online workshops between courses.
Graduation Requirement
Confirmation of Attendance letters can be provided to all participants who attend 100% of the training events. Trained Teacher Certificates* are issued only after completion of the complete teacher training pathway, through a formal application process not linked to this programme.
Also, to be awarded the certificate# issued by CUHK, students are required to have an overall attendance rate of at least 80% of each course; and pass all the assessments of each course.
*At the end of the training, and if you’ve participated fully and been assessed as having reached the ‘advanced beginner’ level of teaching,
you’ll receive a letter from confirming your readiness to teach under supervision. After successfully teaching 2 courses under supervision, you
can then apply for your Trained Teacher Certificate from OMF.
#The certificate does not include any academic credits from the University of Oxford.
Career Benefits
After completion of the certificate programme, graduates will have been trained to teach Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L), Finding Peace in a Frantic World and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Depression depending on their intended setting of teaching (e.g. MBCT-Depression for clinical settings). The completion of this certificate will fulfill the first step requirement in teaching mindfulness in the respective settings.
Course Terms and Conditions
(1) 100% Attendance Requirement
Students are required to attend all classes without exception. Absences may result in the student's inability to complete the course successfully.
(2) Course Completion and Makeup
In the event that a student is unable to complete any of the three courses offered in the current academic year due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be required to make up the missed course(s) in the following academic year. The student will be responsible for paying the tuition fees associated with the makeup course(s). The makeup course(s) will be charged on a per-course basis.
If re-assessment (including re-submission of assignments, teaching recordings, or any additional supervision/mentoring sessions) is required, an additional fee will also apply.
All fees for makeup courses and re-assessments must be settled before the student can re-join the programme or receive the final certificate.
(3) Final Decision Authority
The course admin team reserves the right to make final decisions regarding any matters related to the courses, including but not limited to scheduling, content, make up class arrangement and assessment.
Please review and acknowledge your understanding and agreement to these terms and conditions before enrolling in the course.