Kepler College Diploma Programs in Astrology
For students who want a structured path toward professional-level astrological practice, Kepler College’s diploma programs provide a comprehensive foundation in both theory and application. These programs bring together Kepler College’s long-standing commitment to rigorous astrological education with practical training in chart interpretation, forecasting techniques, research, and consulting skills.
Through carefully sequenced curricula taught by experienced astrologers, students build the knowledge and experience needed to work confidently with natal astrology, predictive techniques, astrological history and philosophy, and specialized areas such as professional development, research, and location-based methods, while gaining exposure to a wide spectrum of astrological traditions from modern to traditional approaches and from Western to Eastern techniques and perspectives.
Courses are taught live, online, in small classroom settings, giving students direct access to instructors and interaction with peers, and are supported by a faculty of more than seventy practicing astrologers representing a wide range of traditions and specialties.
The Kepler Professional Diploma in Astrology (KPDA)
- The Kepler Professional Diploma in Astrology (KPDA) offered by Kepler College requires students to complete one hundred and thirty (130) weeks of instruction
All courses at Kepler College are taught in English unless noted otherwise. Proficiency in English is required for all students.
Practicums require live attendance.
Forty (40) weeks of this instruction focus on the Fundamentals of Natal Astrology (Four 10-week courses) and Predictive Techniques (Six 5-week courses).
Required courses:
- Fundamentals I, Introduction to Astrology: RN101
- Fundamentals II, Interpretation Essentials: RN102
- Fundamentals III, Beyond the Basics: RN103
- Fundamentals IV, Practicum – Chart Synthesis: RN104
- Transits: RP201
- Progressions and Solar Arcs: RP202
- Solar Returns: RP204
- One Of (These classes require live attendance):
- Prediction Practicum – The Art of Forecasting: RP220
- Rectification Practicum – Applied Rectification: RP301
- Two Additional Courses in Predictive Astrology
- Chart Calculation: R110
- One Of:
- Astronomy for Astrologers (Instructor-led): R115
- Astronomy for Astrologers (Self Study): R111
- One of (These classes require live attendance):
- Introduction to Counselling Issues in Astrology: RC210 (10-weeks)
- Consulting Skills: RC211 (10-weeks)
- Astrological Heritage – Self Study: RH114
- OR Two of:
- Introduction to Astro Mythology: H102
- Astrological Heritage: Babylonian to Hellenistic: RH115
- Astrological Heritage: Renaissance to Modern: RH116
- Astrological Heritage: Enlightenment to Modern: RH117
- OR Two of:
- 15 weeks of Electives
- Research/Final demonstration of learning: R118
Students can apply to transfer credits from classes taken at other institutions. The following information is required. For further details, see the section below ‘External Courses…’
- Name of course and length of study
- Name of institution where the study was completed
- Proof of successful completion
Send information to registrar@keplercollege.org.
For additional information, forward your questions to registrar@keplercollege.org
The Kepler Advanced Professional Diploma in Astrology (KAPDA)
The Kepler Advanced Professional Diploma in Astrology (KAPDA) through Kepler College gives students the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of Astrology by completing an additional sixty (60) weeks of study plus a demonstration of professional growth.
Kepler Advanced Professional Diploma in Astrology (KAPDA) will progress your skill level in three ways:
- Expand your knowledge of the development of Astrology
- Advance your Astrological skills to a more professional level
- Provide an opportunity to demonstrate your elevated knowledge
Required prerequisite: To enroll in the KADPA at Kepler College, you must first successfully complete your Kepler Professional Diploma in Astrology (KPDA – one hundred and thirty (130) weeks of instruction) OR show a demonstration of equivalent knowledge AND gain the permission of the Kepler College Administration Department. For additional information contact registrar@keplercollege.org.
KAPDA requirements: Sixty (60) weeks of additional coursework, which can consist of a mix of ten or five-week courses.
- 5 weeks – one of:
- Applied Rectification Practicum: RP301
- Practicum: Applied Forecasting in the Client Session: RP220
- 20 weeks of additional application techniques from the list below:
- Research in Astrology (5 weeks): RA118
- Essential Dignities & Debilities (5-weeks): RA201
- Horary Astrology (5 weeks): RA202
- Mundane Astrology (5 weeks): RA301
- 5 weeks of Professional Development from the list below:
- Marketing your Astrology Practice: PD101
- Web Design and Content Writing: PD102
- Creating a YouTube Channel: PD103
- How to Shine as a Sun Sign Columnist: PD205
- Vocational Astrology: E201
- Fundamentals of Life Coaching for Astrologers PD301
- Fundamentals of Life Coaching: The Business of the Business PD302
- Writing for Publications: PD303
- Astropreneurship: PD304
- Toastmasters Pathway completed (external)
- 30 additional weeks of concentrated study from one of the following certificates:
- Counselling and Relationships
- Professional Development
- Astro Mapping
- Alternative Traditions
- Astrological Heritage
- Medical Astrology
- R118 Final Research/Demonstration of Knowledge is required. See the details below
For details Click here for Research and Demonstration of Learning
Student Showcase
All final-year students are invited to present at the Student Showcase. While this may be a challenge, it is a good way to launch your career, as this is a live webinar and will be posted on YouTube. Astrology conference organizers/magazines are always looking for fresh faces.
External Courses applied to a Kepler College Diploma Program
Students may petition Kepler College to apply coursework they have completed at another astrology school toward elective credit. This may include courses in History or Astrology, which are required for the Diploma series. The maximum number of credits from external coursework allowed is twenty (20) weeks. External coursework must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of ten (10) hours of auditory or live instruction
- Readings must be assigned and completed
- Written homework must be assigned and completed
- Where applicable, the coursework must cover the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the content presented
- Written evidence of successful course completion, along with documentation of regular instructor feedback, plus a final evaluation showing that the student’s knowledge of tested material must be made available to Kepler College
- maximum credits awarded per transferred course is five (5) credits
Kepler College Organizational Alliances
NCGR-PAA – Professional Astrologers’ Alliance (affiliated with NCGR, National Council for Geocosmic Research)
- PAA allows KPDA students to take the Level IV professional exam without having to take their earlier exams.
CAPISAR – International Society for Astrological Research
- Graduates are prepared to write for the exam.
AFA – American Federation of Astrologers (alliance announced at the ISAR conference in August 2022)
Advanced Membership
- AFA will grant Advanced Membership status to graduates of a Kepler College certificate program that is equivalent to the advanced exam requirements of the AFA.
- An AFA membership is required within one year of completing the Kepler College certificate program in order to receive the advanced membership.
Professional Membership
- AFA Professional Membership status is equivalent to the Kepler College Diploma Program (KPDA & KAPDA). Membership will be granted once the applicant provides proof of completion of the Kepler College Diploma Program and completes the AFA requirements outlined below (AFA professional exam requirements.)
- An AFA membership and sitting for a proctored exam that consists of chart calculation within one year after completing the diploma program AFA proctored exam is required.