Frequently asked questions

What is The Alpha Course?
The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner over ten, thought-provoking weekly sessions. See What is it? for more information.

How do I find a course near me?
There are thousands of courses running around the world. See Find a course. If you are having trouble, contact directory@alphaph.org.

What do I need to start running my own course?
Come to an Alpha conference, get hold of some materials and register your course. See Start a course and 5 minute guide to its format.

Where can I buy Alpha course materials?
There are several publications and lots of materials available to run the course. See Publications for what's available and contact your National office for outlets in your country.

How can I find out about Alpha in my own country?
We have National offices all over the world. See National offices and our Head office details in Contact us.

Where can I download the Alpha logo?
See our Download centre to download the logo and read our simple guidelines on how to use the logo correctly.

How can I register my new course or change details?
You can do both these things with our Add a course to the directory facility, Edit your course entry or simply email directory@alphaph.org.

How do I contact Alpha?
We have a Head office and National offices in several countries. See Contact us for more details.