Credential standards

What a GTF credential must prove.

GTF credentials are designed to show training delivery experience, participant response, learning evidence, workplace transfer, outcome evidence, ethics standing, and annual renewal. A badge or credential claim is valid only when the public registry shows an active record.

Membership separateEvidence requiredRenewal enforced

Credential criteria

Recognition is based on evidence, not membership fees.

First-year credentialing may accept submitted existing data on trust basis. Renewal must use GTF evaluation records or an approved equivalent system that preserves cohort identity, rating data, export, and audit access.

Credential
Baseline evidence
Renewal evidence
Public signal
Certified TrainerFoundation recognition
Training profile, member standing, declared experience, client evidence, and assessment link where available.
3 client confirmations, 5 Level 2 learning cases, 3 Level 3 transfer cases, 1 Level 4 outcome case, peer review, no core item below 4.2.
Badge use only after approval and active registry listing.
Certified Professional TrainerProfessional recognition
Stronger training record, client confirmations, applied learning evidence, and clearer implementation method.
Same renewal evidence floor, with stronger review weight on transfer cases, outcome case quality, and consistency across cohorts.
Badge use only after approval and active registry listing.
Certified Master TrainerSenior recognition
Advanced record, peer credibility, program leadership, outcome evidence, and contribution to trainer standards.
Same renewal evidence floor, with peer review and outcome case scrutiny before continuation.
Badge use only after approval and active registry listing.

Evidence ladder

The four levels GTF tracks.

Level 1

Participant evaluation

Structured post-training evaluation linked to trainer, client, program, date, and cohort.

Level 2

Learning proof

Quiz, assignment, skill demonstration, rubric, or learning assessment output.

Level 3

Workplace transfer

Manager confirmation, action-plan follow-up, behavior checklist, or transfer case.

Level 4

Outcome case

Client-confirmed outcome, business metric, sponsor statement, or KPI movement with assumptions declared.