The IDC certification is for people who want to work as intimacy coordinators or intimacy directors in TV, film or live performance. This page explains how the program is delivered and assessed, lists the 2027 workshop windows and tuition, and links to free practice sets by topic, with three worked questions.

IDC Exam at a Glance

What changed for IDC in 2026

• Oct 26, 2026: Delivery changed to Online self-paced Phases 1–3 plus an in-person choreography workshop in New York City (previously Online self-paced Phases 1–3 plus a six-day in-person workshop in New York City).^[2]
• Oct 26, 2026: Eligibility changed to No prerequisites to enroll; 10 days of industry experience before Phase 4; background check required (previously No prerequisites to enroll; 10 days of industry experience needed before the in-person workshop; background check required).^[1]
• Oct 26, 2026: Exam fee changed to $7,997 tuition (installment plans available) (previously $7,997 tuition (Phases 1–5), installment plans available).^[1]
• Oct 26, 2026: Number of questions changed to No written exam; one Final Assessment and portfolio submission (previously No written exam: a Final Assessment plus a portfolio (10 days of work, self-study, Mental Health First Aid, 3 references)).^[1]
• Oct 26, 2026: Registration deadline changed to Closes 30 days before the first in-person date (previously Workshop registration closes 30 days before the first in-person date).^[1]
• Oct 26, 2026: Testing window (Phase 4 Choreography Workshop – Intimacy Direction for Live Performance (June 20) changed to June 2 – June 8, 2027 (previously Jun 2 – Jun 8, 2027, New York City).^[1]
• Oct 26, 2026: Testing window (Phase 4 Choreography Workshop – Intimacy Coordination for TV/Film (August 2027)) changed to August 25 – August 31, 2027 (previously Aug 25 – Aug 31, 2027, New York City).^[1]

What the IDC is and how it works

According to Intimacy Directors and Coordinators, “To move from "Certification Pending" to "Certified," all Participants are asked to complete one Final Assessment and submit a portfolio that includes evidence of the following:”^[1]

The Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC) program is accredited by SAG-AFTRA. It combines online self-paced Phases 1–3 with an in-person choreography workshop in New York City. There are no prerequisites to enroll, but you must confirm 10 days of industry experience in your field (TV/Film or Live Performance) before the in-person workshop, and a background check is required.

There is no written exam. To move from Certification Pending to Certified, you complete one Final Assessment and submit a portfolio. If you do not demonstrate the required competencies, IDC offers actionable steps and one reassessment.

Tuition is $7,997, and installment plans are available. Registration closes 30 days before the first in-person date. Listed workshop windows include March 31 – April 6, 2027 (TV/Film, waitlist only), June 2 – June 8, 2027 (Live Performance) and August 25 – August 31, 2027 (TV/Film). Certification must be renewed every 3 years.

Dates and availability change, so check the official IDC program page before you plan. Our practice questions are written by us with AI tools and are not real assessment questions. They help you rehearse the ideas the program teaches.

Worked examples: how to reason through IDC questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: Why is nonverbal communication important?

1. Is irrelevant
2. Conveys comfort and allows adjustments
3. Confuses participants
4. Only for rehearsals

Answer: B. Conveys comfort and allows adjustments

Explanation:

The correct answer is that nonverbal communication conveys comfort and allows adjustments. Body language, facial expressions and small cues often show discomfort before anyone says a word, so a coordinator who watches for them can adjust the work or start a verbal check-in without stopping the scene.

Calling it irrelevant ignores how much people signal without speaking. Saying it confuses participants gets it backwards, since attentive reading of cues reduces confusion. Limiting it to rehearsals is wrong because comfort matters in every setting, including performance and filming.

Rule to remember: watch what people show, not only what they say, and confirm with words when a cue is unclear.

Example 2

Question: Why is choreography essential in intimate scenes?

1. To limit creativity
2. Defines safe and clear movements
3. To rush production
4. To reduce rehearsal time

Answer: B. Defines safe and clear movements

Explanation:

The correct answer is that choreography defines safe and clear movements. Set choreography tells every performer what will happen and where bodies will be, which removes guesswork and makes the scene repeatable and consent-based. It works much like fight choreography.

Limiting creativity is wrong because a clear structure usually gives performers room to play within agreed boundaries. Rushing production is wrong because the aim is care, not speed. Reducing rehearsal time is wrong because choreography is built and refined through rehearsal.

Rule to remember: agreed, specific movement protects people and keeps a scene consistent from take to take.

Example 3

Question: In the context of IDC certification, what is the most important consideration when implementing choreography for stage & screen?

1. Completing implementation as quickly as possible regardless of quality
2. Ensuring alignment with established standards, stakeholder needs, and best practices
3. Minimizing documentation to save time
4. Delegating all responsibilities to junior staff

Answer: B. Ensuring alignment with established standards, stakeholder needs, and best practices

Explanation:

The correct answer is ensuring alignment with established standards, stakeholder needs and best practices. Choreography for stage and screen sits inside a production with many people depending on it, so it has to fit accepted professional norms and what the production and performers actually need.

Finishing as fast as possible regardless of quality trades safety for speed. Minimizing documentation removes the record that others rely on. Delegating everything to junior staff gives up the coordinator's responsibility for the work.

Rule to remember: when a question asks for the most important consideration, choose the option about standards, communication and accountability over shortcuts.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the official IDC program page so you know what the Final Assessment and portfolio ask for. Then use our sets to find weak spots.

1. Take Communication & Consent Practices and Boundary Setting & Advocacy first, since consent underlies the rest.
2. Move to Choreography for Stage & Screen and Intimacy Direction & Choreography Techniques.
3. Work through Safety Protocols & Risk Management, Trauma-Informed Practice and Professional Ethics & Dual Relationships.
4. Finish with Industry Standards & Best Practices.

After each set, read the explanation for every miss and write a short note on the rule behind it. Those notes can feed your portfolio thinking. Because the assessment is not a written exam, spend extra time explaining your reasoning aloud or on paper rather than memorizing answers.

Sources & last verified

1. Intimacy Directors and Coordinators — number of questions, exam fee, retake policy, validity (official source). “To move from "Certification Pending" to "Certified," all Participants are asked to complete one Final Assessment and submit a portfolio that includes evidence of the…” Verified Oct 26, 2026.
2. Intimacy Directors and Coordinators — delivery (official source). “Accredited by SAG-AFTRA, it combines flexible online learning with an in-person choreography workshop in New York City, making it both globally accessible and industry recognized.” Verified Oct 26, 2026.

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