FAQ's re: Instructor Certification
1. WHY DO YOU REQUIRE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION?
There is a substantial amount of skill needed to correctly implement a cognitive-behavioral program. "Workin' It Out" is intended to challenge participants' lifelong patterns of thinking and behavior, and it really works when it is done properly. To protect conceptual integrity and increase the likelihood of success, the programs are available ONLY to those willing to participate in a 3-day certification-based course.
2. WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE?
During the course, each participant will have the opportunity to experience the entire curriculum from beginning to end. You will observe and deliver successful demonstration lessons, get individualized feedback, and discuss implementation issues.
3. WHAT ABOUT MATERIALS?
Certified trainers will receive a fully scripted Trainer's Manual, PowerPoint CD, access to the Trainer's Only page of the website, a starter set of ten (10) Workbooks, and numerous reproducible supplements to aid in delivery of the programs. Consumable workbooks for program implementation cost as little as $5.00 each in volume.
4. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost of each 3-day instructor certification course has not increased significantly in the past 7 years: $650/person, which includes $495 registration plus $155 materials fee for everything listed above. (California trainings are $695/person, due to the much higher cost of doing business there.)
On site training for groups of up to 24 is available for a flat fee that works out to be less than $300/person with a full group. Contact SBParese@aol.com for a proposal of rates and dates.
5. WILL I BE CERTIFIED TO TRAIN ALL FIVE PROGRAMS?
No, but it is available. The base training is generally in either the "Workin' It Out" program (for inexperienced workers) or the "Makin' It Work" program (for former offenders). Regardless of the training you attend however, trainers can be cross-trained to deliver any or all of the other programs as well with a small commitment of additional time (1-2 hours) and money ($125/program), usually accomplished during the same training event.
6. HOW CAN I REGISTER?
Simply download the registration form at the "Register for Training" page, or email us at SBParese@aol.com for a registration packet.
7. I DON'T SEE A TRAINING IN MY AREA!
Call us. If there are at least 12 people interested in training in a given region, we'll organize a new training of trainers.
8. WILL YOU DO ON-SITE TRAINING FOR AN AGENCY?
Absolutely! We can certify as few as 12 or as many as 24 instructors in an onsite Training for a flat fee. Call Dr. Steve Parese (336) 593-3533 or e-mail us (SBParese@aol.com) for a proposal of costs and availability.
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