The Pre-Marriage Course is a 5-week video series to help couples build strong foundations for their future together. It is designed to help engaged couples and those exploring the possibility of marriage. To preview Episode 1, please click here.

Each course is unique, but an in-person session includes food, a practical talk, and a time for discussion between couples (about 2 hours total). Background music ensures that they can chat in complete privacy. Couples will never be asked to share anything about their relationship with anyone other than their partner.

The videos include 4-5 discussion breaks throughout each episode for couples to have private conversations. The detailed questions are in the Guest Study Journal.

Please register a course on the Marriage Course Builder website (not Alpha).
Then click on each of the 5 tabs at the top to access the following resources:

1. Session Materials: 5 videos, free, downloadable

2. Schedule: Adjust the dates of each session to stay organized

3. Couple Survey: Invite guest couples (add names & emails)

4. Promote: Print & digital resources (videos, social media images etc)

5. Supporting Tools: Leaders Guide, Guest Study Journal, and more!

1 - Watch the 4-minute intro video to learn how to register your course and/or download the User Guide.

2 - Visit the Learning Centre to watch How to Run the Pre-Marriage Course - 6 short video clips for top tips (see image below). Please log in first.

3 - Click on Support Couple Training to watch the 5 short video clips.

The times below include the video and the discussion time.

Click on the calendar icon to choose specific dates that correspond to your Marriage Course sessions. Note special holidays, vacation periods, or spring breaks.

Click on the "Promote" tab to see print and digital assets. Use the templates to share digitally or to print (in house, online, or at a local print shop). Alpha Canada does not print, sell, or ship promotional resources. We're here to help if you have any questions.

The Leader's Guide for course hosts is available as a PDF to download for free after you register a course (under the "Supporting Tools" tab). Or you can purchase a hardcopy book through Ekkuip Canada, Amazon.ca, Chapters Indigo, or your local bookstore.
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The Study Journal for each participant is available as a PDF to download with fillable blanks. If you prefer a hardcopy keepsake book for couples, they are available for purchase through Ekkuip Canada, Amazon.ca, Indigo.ca or check with your local bookstore. To ensure you order the most updated products, please use the ISBNs below.

Prior to the start of the course or during the first few sessions, guests may be asked to take the online Couples Survey. This is a questionnaire and not a test of compatibility! It is designed to help couples highlight issues that are important to discuss before getting married. It also affirms areas of strength in their relationship.

If you're a Course Leader, please see Couples Survey info here and after you log in, see the Couple Survey Training Notes in the "Supporting Tools" section.