This manual provides an overview of the trainer certification and recertification processes as well as policies and procedures for certification.

Click on the links below to download portions of the Trainer Certification Manual (in PDF format).

A. Introduction
Statement of Purpose, Overview of the Trainer Certification System, Who May Apply for Certification?, Development of the Trainer Certification System, Guiding Principles, Benefits to Trainers and Organizations, Portability of Trainer Certification, Acknowledgements

B. Trainer Competencies

C. Content Areas

D. Trainer Certification Process
Overview Requirements, Processing Fees for Certification, Steps to Trainer Certification, Adding a Certification Area to an Existing Certification, Unsuccessful Attainment of Certification

E. Trainer Recertification
Overview, Requirements, Processing Fee for Recertification, Steps to Trainer Recertification, Unsuccessful Attainment of Recertification

F. Professional Development
Overview, Professional Development Requirements, Resources Provided through the Trainer Certification System, Professional Development Points, Planning for Professional Development, Annual Professional Development Plan, Professional Development Record

G. Trainer Mentor Network

H. Revocation of Certification

I. Appeals and Grievance Procedures
I. a. Appeals and Grievance Procedures Form

J. Questions or Comments

K. Forms
 Certification Application
 Recertification Application
 Transition Certification Application for Former LVA Affiliate Trainers
 Organization Statement of Endorsement
 Trainer Code of Ethics
 Appeal to Trainer Certification Review Panel (not currently available)
 Annual Professional Development Plan
 Professional Development Record
 Trainer Tool Kit Submission Form
 National Trainer Mentor Network Contact Form

L. Transition Policies
 Transition Policy for Apprentice Trainers
 Transition Policy for Recertification
 Transition Policy for Trainers Previously Certified through LVA Affiliates
 Access to Online System for Certified Trainers

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