Participant evaluation
Structured post-training evaluation linked to trainer, client, program, date, and cohort.
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.
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
What it proves
How it stays active
Certified TrainerFoundation
Shows the trainer can deliver professionally, has an approved profile, and uses an assessment link where available.
Requires annual evidence, average rating of 4.0/5.0, peer review, and no core evaluation item below 3.8/5.0.
Certified Professional TrainerProfessional
Shows a stronger delivery record with evidence that participants learned and applied the training.
Requires annual evidence, average rating of 4.2/5.0, closer review of transfer cases, and no core item below 3.8/5.0.
Certified Master TrainerSenior
Shows advanced practice, peer credibility, program leadership, outcome evidence, and contribution to trainer standards.
Requires annual evidence, average rating of 4.5/5.0, stricter outcome review, and no core item below 3.8/5.0.
Public rule: Badge use is allowed only after approval and active registry listing.
Review fees
Credential fees are charged in USD.
Fees pay for evidence review, registry administration, and badge-use control. They do not guarantee approval. Regional Access Pricing changes the fee only; the review standard stays the same for every applicant.
Region band
Certified Trainer
Certified Professional Trainer
Certified Master Trainer
StandardHigh-income countries and corporate-funded applicants
USD 100
USD 175
USD 300
AccessLower-middle-income regions, independent trainers, educators, and small providers
USD 75
USD 100
USD 150
SponsoredLow-income countries, humanitarian or education NGOs, and hardship-supported applicants
USD 35
USD 50
USD 75
Review rule: The fee is for review, not approval. If evidence is incomplete, GTF may request more information before any credential is granted.
Founding member perks: The first 50 approved members in each country receive lifetime free membership, one free credential review, 80% renewal discount for ranks 1 to 20, and 50% renewal discount for ranks 21 to 50.
Evidence ladder
The four levels GTF tracks.
Learning proof
Quiz, assignment, skill demonstration, rubric, or learning assessment output.
Workplace transfer
Manager confirmation, action-plan follow-up, behavior checklist, or transfer case.
Outcome case
Client-confirmed outcome, business metric, sponsor statement, or KPI movement with assumptions declared.
Trainer competencies
What credential review looks for.
GTF reviews trainer competence across expertise, delivery, and transfer. A strong trainer profile should not rely only on popularity or years of experience.
Domain expertise
The trainer can show credible subject knowledge, relevant experience, and current practice in the declared specialisation.
Training delivery
The trainer can design and deliver sessions that are clear, engaging, structured, and suitable for the learner group.
Learning transfer
The trainer can support application after the session through tools, follow-up, assignments, manager input, or outcome cases.
Trainer Quality Council
How standards are protected.
GTF relies first on documentary evidence submitted by the member or provider. The Trainer Quality Council steps in only when there is a dispute, complaint, unclear evidence, appeal, badge misuse, or standards consistency issue.
Normal decisions should use submitted documents, evidence links, assessment exports, client confirmations, and review notes before asking the council to step in.
The council may review disputes, appeals, complaints, unclear evidence, false claims, badge misuse, or inconsistent application of standards.
A credential claim is public only when the active registry record and supporting evidence justify it.