CDP Excellence in Training
Purpose
The Indirect Authorized Trainer Program (IATP) is designed to identify indirect trainers who demonstrate great proficiency by actively delivering multiple Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) training course iterations or by effectively reaching large training audience populations within their states or local jurisdictions.
Background
Training provided within states and local jurisdictions by state and local trainers is a critical component of national preparedness. The CDP leverages the presence and expertise of these individuals by qualifying them to deliver specific CDP courses through attendance and graduation from certified CDP-delivered train-the-trainer programs. The IATP officially identifies members of the CDP Indirect Authorized Trainer community who aquire special training skills of direct benefit to the CDP mission and whose efforts enhance the local response capability through locally delivered training.
Once qualified by the CDP, and with approval of their State Administrative Agency (SAA) Training Point of Contact, these trainers can deliver training in their jurisdictions and receive ongoing administrative support and certification from the CDP. The CDP recognizes that the overwhelming majority of these Authorized Trainers are full-time members of the local response community and that delivering this training is demanding and time-consuming.
Procedures
Proficiency levels for Authorized Trainers will be based on performance in the Indirect Program for training conducted in the preceding fiscal year (October 1 through September 30). Authorized Trainers will, in addition to receiving the items of documentation and identification listed below, be identified on this website through the links at right.
Indirect trainers who meet the defined proficiency levels in this program will be identified as follows:
- Bronze Level Authorized Trainer: Qualified by teaching 10 classes or 100 students in a given fiscal year.
- Silver Level Authorized Trainer: Qualified by teaching 15 classes or 200 students in a given fiscal year.
- Gold Level Authorized Trainer: Qualified by teaching 20 classes or 300 students in a given fiscal year.
