There are several steps to the CTCI (Center of Training Certified Instructor) program:

1.  Complete the no-cost prerequisite course, "Expectations & Criteria of a CTCI." This short course explains the CTCI program in detail, & is required prior to enrolling in the program.

2. Enroll in, & complete, the Center of Training Certified Instructor (CTCI) training program. This program will teach fundamentals of curriculum development, & presentation of live webinars, asynchronous (pre-recorded) training courses, & live in-person classes. Also covered are issues related to liability when presenting mental health topics, & documentation requirements of all CTCI's. 

3. Take the two-part CTCI examination.  The first part is a multiple-choice examination in which you must score at least a 90%. The second part is a video-based demonstration of your presentation skills. This will include three (3) different formats & skill tests. You must score a 90% or better on the presentation rubric to pass. Passing both the examination & the video-based presentation tests earn you the designation of Center of Training Certified Instructor (CTCI).

4. Start teaching:

4a. Once certified you will have 1-year access to the CTCI Portal, which allows you to choose from a library of training courses in a train-the-trainer format which you can then teach for your own organization or group. Each course requires an annual access fee as well as a mini-exam so that we are assured that you are prepared to teach the topic. 

4b. Once certified you may present new course ideas in your area of expertise - if accepted, we will work closely with you as you create a class, or classes, to be added to our live webinar or on-demand course catalogs. Center of Training will pay a 25% revenue commission for every course you teach with us.

5. Renew your CTCI certification every year to enable you to continue using the designation/ credentials & to keep your class access current for the next year. You will also be required to complete a .5 hour (30 minute) continuing education class each year when renewing.

We take the responsibility & the privilege of teaching mental health topics very seriously.  Guiding the mental health knowledge & growth of other human beings is a privilege & honor like no other. Because of this, we hold our instructors to very high standards. We expect & require all of our instructors to meet those standards & to take this responsibility as seriously as we do.

When you enroll in the Center of Training Certified Instructor training course:

1. Access to the training course for 120 days. The course is 100% online, & self-paced within that timeframe.

2. Support & assistance with any questions or clarification needed throughout the training course.

3. Printed workbook which is designed to become your long-term reference manual so you always have the training content and information at your fingertips.

After passing the Center of Training Certified Instructor certification exam & video presentation test:

1. You will have earned the CTCI designation!.. you can add "CTCI" as credentials after your name and proudly claim the title Center of Training Certified Instructor as long as you remain active with Center of Training.

2. You will be eligible to create classes or teach pre-prepared Center of Training courses.

After completing the training course you will be eligible to take the CTCI certification exam & video-based presentation tests.

1. The exam is online and asks multiiple-choice questions covering the training course material.

2. You must pass with a 90% score or better to be eligible to submit video-based presentation tests.

3. You will (with thorough instructions) submit 3 different types of video-based presentations to the Center of Training team. You will be given a scoring rubric so that expectations are very clear ahead of time. You must earn a 90% on the presentation tests in order to earn the CTCI certification.

Costs & fees below are per person. We do offer group discounts for 5 or more enrollees from the same organization. Email us at [email protected] for more information.

Course/Exam:

• Training Course (Center of Training Certified Instructor) enrollment tuition:  $195/person
• CTCI Certification Exam: $100/person
• CTCI Train-the-Trainer courses & curriculum for teaching on your own: $100/course hour (Example: A 2-hour course=$200 & allows access to that course for a full year.)

Renewal/Continuing Education (CE):

• Annual CTCI Certification Renewal:  $100
• Annual 1 CE Course:  $50
• Annual Renewal + 1 CE Course Bundle:  $125