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Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program for Independent Providers


Turn expertise into impact and income.

Deliver high-demand, trauma-informed training to organizations, teams, and communities while growing your consulting or training business.

CTRI’s Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program is designed for independent consultants, facilitators, and organizations who want the flexibility to offer paid workshops using trusted, evidence-informed content.

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What Makes the Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program Different

Most train-the-trainer certifications are limited to internal organizational use.

The Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program gives you explicit permission to deliver CTRI’s De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations or Trauma-Informed Care workshops as revenue-generating offerings – something that standard train-the-trainer programs don’t allow.

With the Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program, you can:

  • Deliver workshops publicly or privately
  • Have full control over the fees you charge to deliver training
  • Offer workshops to external clients and organizations
  • Integrate workshops into your consulting or training business

CTRI courses signals expertise and alignment with recognized CEC standards.

It differentiates you in the competitive training and consulting market.

Differences
Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program
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Can train within my organization
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Can train externally
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Can charge for your workshops
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Responsible for manual purchases for participants
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Who This Option Is For

This license is a strong fit if you:

  • Run a consulting, facilitation, or training business
  • Offer professional development to organizations or communities
  • Want to expand your services with trauma-informed, in-demand training
  • Are looking for a credible, scalable training model rather than a one-time credential

Whether you’re an independent trainer, part of a consulting firm, or embedded within an organization, this model gives you the permission, tools, and support to deliver training confidently and ethically.

What You Receive With The Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program

This program is designed to support you beyond your workshops.

You’ll receive:

  • License to deliver approved CTRI workshops
  • Access to facilitator manuals, participant materials, and updated resources
  • Ongoing support from CTRI’s training community
  • Clear guidelines on ethical and effective delivery
  • Marketing clarity on how to position and sell the workshops
  • Flexibility to deliver training in-person or virtually

This means you can focus on delivering high-quality training while feeling backed by an experienced team.

This isn’t just a credential – it’s a long-term partnership model.

How It Works

T t T Register CTRI

Step 01 | Register

Register for a three-day public program or book a private session if you’ve got a group to train.

T t T Certificate CTRI

Step 02 | Get licensed

You dive into the materials, practice facilitation, and leave with the skills to confidently lead workshops.

T t T Train CTRI

Step 03 | Deliver training

You apply what you’ve learned to your own sessions, and decide what you want to charge attendees. Order participant manuals through the CTRI Train-the-Trainer site.

T t T Stay Current CTRI

Step 04 | Stay current

Once a year, you renew your license by completing a quick online form and paying a licensing fee.

Next Steps

If you’re interested in delivering paid trauma-informed training as part of your professional practice, the Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program can support that work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. CTRI’s Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program allows trainers to deliver paid workshops to organizations.

Certified trainers can deliver workshops to: 

  • Organizations
  • Teams
  • Community groups
  • Professional audiences

Many trainers integrate these workshops into consulting services, organizational contracts, or professional development programs. 

Independent trainers set their own pricing. 

Pricing can vary depending on the sector, group size, and location.  

Certified trainers often integrate workshops into broader consulting or training contracts. 

Organizations across many sectors are seeking trauma-informed training, including: 

  • Health care organizations
  • Social services agencies
  • School divisions
  • Government departments
  • Community organizations
  • Corporate teams focused on psychological safety

Certified trainers must purchase participant manuals and maintain certification through an annual recertification process. There are no royalties required for each workshop you deliver. 

Yes. Certified trainers adapt examples and facilitation approaches to fit their audience while maintaining the core CTRI curriculum. 

Certified trainers receive: 

  • Comprehensive facilitator guides 
  • Presentation slides 
  • Participant manuals (these must be purchased for each participant) 
  • Ongoing curriculum updates 
  • Access to trainer resources and support 

Many consultants use Licensed Train-the-Trainer Program to expand their service offerings, allowing them to provide structured, evidence-informed workshops without needing to build training from scratch.

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Sam Hupé-Wells

Private Training Supervisor and Train-the-Trainer Coordinator

[email protected]
204-452-9199 ext. 120