“Individuation is only possible with people. You must realize that you are a link in a chain, that you are not an electron suspended somewhere in space or aimlessly drifting through the cosmos.”
Carl Jung, Zarathustra Seminar
Starting in January 2026, SAAJA’s one-year Certificate Course is open to anyone with either a professional or personal interest in Analytical Psychology and will offer an in-depth understanding of the Foundational Concepts of Jungian Psychology as a means to support:
- Individuation: Personal growth and maturity, leading participants to a better understanding of themselves and their important relationships.
- The development of insight and understanding for groups/society and to apply Jungian thinking to burning social and political issues.
- Participants’ personal ability to initiate and conduct dialogue with the “other” in a way that promotes understanding and respect, and democratizes the world of Analytical Psychology.
More detailed information about the structure of the course, course fees and the registration process is available further below.
Applications and registrations close at 12:00/noon SAST (GMT+2) on Friday 24 October 2025.
Course Structure
- A modular course structure consisting of 7 modules. The respective modules and their dates can be viewed further below on this page.
- Each module consists of 4 two-hour training seminars and/or group discussion.
- The seminars and group discussions will take place on Mondays 7pm to 9pm SAST (GMT+2)
- All seminars and group sessions take place online and live via Zoom.
- Group sessions give opportunity to reflect on and discuss practical application of the theory covered in each module’s four sessions. It is an opportunity for integration.
- The group session can be a discussion, student presentations, debate, watching a movie that illustrates the theory, or a guest speaker with relevant experience.
- This Course holds 56 CPD points – additional fee applies*
- (Please note that the course structure is subject to change)
Certification
- A formal certificate of attendance will be issued at completion of the course.
Personal Analysis & Supervision
- Personal analysis/Supervision is optional.
- Interested students should initiate the process with an analyst of their choice. The cost for analysis/supervision is not included in course fees.
Enrolment Fees & Payment Options
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Payment Option 1Receive a 20% discount when paying the full course fee upfront upon enrollment: |
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Discounted enrolment fee: ZAR9,060 For South African professionals seeking CPD points: ZAR9,560 |
Discounted enrolment fee: US$524 No CPD points for participants based outside of South Africa. |
Payment Option 2Monthly installments over 11 months |
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Monthly payments over 11 months are also possible. Monthly installment of ZAR1,030 the first of which is due by 14 November 2025 (this will act as a deposit for January 2026). Monthly payments will activate from February 2026 again. For South African professionals seeking CPD points: |
Monthly payments of US$59.55 over 11 months are also possible. Monthly installments are US$59.55, the first of which is due by 14 November 2025 (this will act as a deposit for January 2026). Monthly payments will activate from February 2026 again. No CPD points for participants based outside of South Africa. |
Bursaries |
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Limited bursaries are available. Should you wish to apply for a bursary, please contact course@jungsouthernafrica.co.za to enquire, and a link to the online bursary application form will be shared with you. Bursary application forms must be completed and submitted by no later than Friday, 24 October 2025. |
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Your Course Fees also give you access to: SAAJA Library membership to the Jean Albert Library (Librarian: Debra West) Certificate Course participants are eligible for free registration to SAAJA’s Analytical Psychology Lecture Series events, which form part of SAAJA’s public programming. These events are announced on SAAJA’s website: https://www.jungsouthernafrica.co.za/events/ To book your attendance at these events, please email Kerry at saaja@mweb.co.za , and state that you are a Course participant. *Please Note: This benefit does not apply to Special lectures, workshops or seminars. SAAJA Certificate Course participants will, however, receive a discount on these special events. |
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Application Process
- There are no formal academic prerequisites besides a good command of the English language, a reliable internet connection to access Zoom, and a strong interest in Analytical Psychology.
- All presentations and discussions will be conducted in English.
- The SAAJA Certificate Course is open to anyone with either a professional or personal interest in Analytical Psychology.
- The application form to the 2026 Certificate Course can be found via the ‘Apply & Register Here’ buttons throughout this page.
- Applications close at 12:00/noon SAST (GMT+2) on Friday 24 October 2025.
- No late applications will be accepted.
- For general course related enquiries, please contact course@jungsouthernafrica.co.za , using subject line “Certificate Course 2026 Enquiry”.
Applications close at 12:00/noon SAST (GMT+2) on Friday 24 October 2025.
Course Coordinator
Johann Graaff
Course Administrator
Kerry Marcelino
Module One – Structure of the Psyche and Psychological Types
Module One Structure of the Psyche and Psychological Types Presented by Grace Reid and Jolita Jansen van Rensenburg Image credit: C.G. Jung, The Red Book, p. 107 Description We will introduce Jung in his historical context – his life, and his early exposition of...
Module Two – The Unconscious and the Collective Unconscious
Module Two The Unconscious and the Collective Unconscious Presented by Fred Borchardt and Austin Smith Description The idea of the psyche being divided into different layers is central to depth psychology and psychoanalysis. In this module we will explore the...
Module Three – Symbolism
Module Three Symbolism Presented by Renee Ramsden and Ursula Ulmer Description One way to try to understand the unconscious is through the use of symbols. This symbolic approach opens us to a wealth of interpretations, a kind of language of dreams, often revealing to...
Module Four – Introduction to the World View of Indigenous Africans and Their Spiritual Practices
Module FourIntroduction to the World View of Indigenous Africans and Their Spiritual Practices Presented by Vella Maseko and Nompumelelo Prudence Kubeka Image Credit: Carl Jung, Illustration from The Red Book: Liber Novus, page 125. Description The purpose of the...
Module Five – Individuation – Personal Work
Module FiveIndividuation: Personal Work Presented by Denise Grobbelaar and Julie Manegold Description Individuation is a journey towards wholeness and living a meaningful personal myth according to an authentic inner vision: What does it mean to become “whole”...
Module Six – Individuation – The Individual in Society
Module SixThe Individual in Society Presented by Johann Graaff Description Like the individual psyche, society too has an unconscious - a hidden dimension that shapes collective attitudes, emotions, and behaviour. This unconscious reveals itself in moments of...
Module Seven – Trauma
Module SevenTrauma Presented by John Gosling and Charlotte Hoffman Image Credit: Edvard Munch - Vampire (1895) Description Unprocessed trauma drains the life force of trauma victims. “Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by...