FAQs
1.
Who may apply for trainer certification?
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For how long am I certified?
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What happened to supervising trainers?
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Do I have to take a training workshop?
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Are certified trainers required to be ProLiteracy members?
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Who is the organizational representative?
1. Who may apply for trainer certification?
Trainer certification candidates are individuals endorsed by a local or state-level adult education or literacy organization. Once ProLiteracy receives an
organizational endorsement, the trainer will be notified and may begin the certification process.
Click here to register a trainer for certification.
2. For how long am I certified?
Trainers receive certification for a four-year term. At the end of this term, they apply for
recertification.
3. What happened to supervising trainers?
Two important goals of the revised trainer certification system are to increase accessibility to certification and to make it more relevant to people who train literacy tutors and/or instructors in a variety of contexts. To accomplish this goal, we no longer require trainers' apprenticeships with supervising trainers. As a result, the new system does not include certification for supervising trainers.
ProLiteracy has introduced a Certified Trainer Network that draws upon the experience, knowledge, and dedication of experienced trainers, many of whom have experience as former supervising trainers. You can access this network through the "
Certified Trainer Network" section of this website. This feature allows new trainers to locate experienced trainers who are willing to offer guidance.
4. Do I have to take a training workshop?
No, trainers are not required to take any specific training workshop. Certification is based upon a trainer's demonstration of competency in content knowledge and training skills. Trainers may pursue multiple paths for developing these competencies, which may include formal learning opportunities such as
courses or workshops.
5. Are certified trainers required to be ProLiteracy members?
No. Certified trainers are no longer required to maintain individual ProLiteracy memberships. Membership is encouraged, however, since it provides access to useful publications, participation in advocacy efforts, and discounts on training and conference fees.
6. Who is the organizational representative?
ProLiteracy's Trainer Certification System supports the belief that local/state organization representatives have the authority and responsibility to recommend individuals for national certification or recertification.
Certification candidates must receive an endorsement from their local/state organizations in order to complete certification requirements. For the purposes of endorsement, ProLiteracy defines an organizational representative as someone who:
- Provides leadership to the organization (e.g., executive director, board member, volunteer coordinator)
- Has knowledge of the organization's training goals, program, and/or curriculum
- Is not the trainer being endorsed