Become a
Certified Tarot Reader
Why Study with the International Tarot Foundation?
Learn with Lara Houston, Founder of the International Tarot Foundation, through a structured, fully mentored Tarot Certification designed to develop confident, ethical and professional Tarot readers.
📚 Professional Learning
Seven structured courses
Self-paced study
Long-term access
Video lessons and downloadable resources
🤝 Personal Support
Personal one-to-one mentoring.
Mentored reading assessments
Guidance throughout your certification
🎓 Professional Recognition
Approved and accredited provider
Graduate with your Professional Tarot Consultant Certificate
Affiliate opportunities
Information Video on our Tarot Certification
Meet the founder
Lara Houston
Founder & Lead Tutor
International Tarot Foundation
The International Tarot Foundation was created to provide students with a structured, supportive and professional learning pathway. My goal is to help students develop confidence, ethical practice and a deep understanding of Tarot—not only what the cards mean, but why they carry such rich symbolism.
Lara Houston
Certification Q & A
?Q. How long does the Tarot Certification course take to complete?
A. The courses are self paced so it depends how much time you give to each course. It could take 12 months, /24 months/36 months or longer. There is no time limit and the course is always accessible to you.
Q. Which tarot decks are mainly featured on the courses
A. The Waite Smith Deck 1971 and the Tarot of the Sevenfold Mystery
Q. Is there a final exam that is required for certification?
A. No final exam, once the courses are completed and your reading assessments carried out then you will be awarded your Certificate.
Q. How are the courses presented?
A. The courses are presented on our School Academia platform, on a modern course player. There will be a good mix of PDF downloads and videos.
Q. Do we receive mentoring throughout the courses or do we work alone?
A. Your will be mentored throughout every course and every Tarot reading, our mentoring is exceptional.
Q. Will there be any live classes?
A. We are looking into carrying out live classes but presently, we focus more on the mentoring aspect of development and developing our student's reading skills. Lara encourages students to chat over the phone via WhatsApp for additional support.
Q. Following Certification, will there be an opportunity to continue being part of the Tarot school?
A. Absolutely yes, your courses, the student hub along with the current and new resources will always be open to you.
Q. What does it mean to be an affiliate with the School?
Affiliates are present and previous students who are paid commission if someone purchases a course from us via their referral. We like to give a thank you monetary gesture and importantly we feel that our students are best qualified, from their own experience with us, to say which of our courses are great (and hopefully all the courses).
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Ready to begin your Certification Journey?
Recent Certified Tarot Consultants
Robert Ellis, medical Oncologist and integrative medicine physician.
Using the tarot as a guide to holistic healing.
Teri Palombo Nudelman (Amethyst Astrology & Tarot)
Wray Dansereau
''I had a very favorable experience with the International Tarot Foundation Certificate Course. The program was exceptionally thorough, offering both strong theoretical grounding and practical application. The mentorship component was invaluable and gave me real confidence in my tarot reading ability.
Lara was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and consistently supportive throughout the process. Her guidance made the material accessible and meaningful, and I felt encouraged to trust my intuition while maintaining professional integrity. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a solid, well-mentored foundation in tarot.''
It was a great experience for me and I am happy to have received this education. Highly recommended.