Compassion-Based Teacher Training Programs

This page lists every Compassion-Based teacher training program in our database — 6 programs, of which 3 are notable.

Programs are based across United States, Netherlands, with strong concentration in the first three. About 100% include online or hybrid components (6 programs).

Compassion-Based sits inside the broader meditation training landscape — see the full database of 597 programs across 17 traditions to compare across approaches.

6 programs

CBCT Teacher Certification Program

Notable

Emory University / Emory-Tibet Partnership

Teacher certification for Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT), developed at Emory by Lobsang Tenzin Negi PhD. Three-part program: 4-day CBCT retreat ($525) + 10-week practicum ($2,475) + 10-week supervised teaching ($1,350). Trauma-informed, resilience-based approach roo…

Tradition: Compassion-Based Location: Online with cohort sessions Format: Online, Blended Duration: Multi-phase: ~8-week practicum plus retreat and TA components Price: $4,350 total ($525 retreat + $2,475 practicum + $1,350 supervised teaching)

Compassion Cultivation Training Instructor Training

Notable

Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education

Official training to teach the Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) protocol developed at Stanford University. Rigorous scientific foundation, used in healthcare, education, and corporate settings globally.

Tradition: Compassion-Based Location: Stanford, CA / Online Format: Online, In-person Duration: 11 months Price: USD 6,000–9,000 (Phase I + II)

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training

Notable

Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

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Tradition: Compassion-Based Location: Online / Various Format: Online, In-person Duration: 1 year Price: $1,500–$3,000

Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) Teacher Certification

Emory University Compassion Center

CBCT® Compassion Training CBCT® (Cognitively-Based Compassion Training) is a system of contemplative exercises designed to strengthen and sustain compassion. SEE Learning® Social, Emotional and Ethical learning (SEE Learning®) is a new K-12 education program developed at Emory Un…

Tradition: Compassion-Based Location: Atlanta, GA, United States Format: Online, In-person Duration: Training + supervised teaching

Cognitively-Based Compassion Training Teacher Training

Emory University Tibet Center

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Tradition: Compassion-Based Location: Atlanta, GA Format: In-person, Online Duration: 1 year Price: USD 3,500–5,500 (Level 1 pathway)

MBCL International — Teacher Training

Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living

MBCL (Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living) foundation course and teacher training. Extension layered onto MBSR/MBCT for practitioners integrating compassion. Online (Netherlands-led).

Tradition: Compassion-Based Location: Online (Netherlands) Format: Online Duration: Multi-month
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