Trainer Accreditation

The CII Trainer Accreditations scheme is operated by CII Certification Services.
CII is working towards conformity with ISO 17024 standards.

On this page

• Accreditation Standards
• Accreditation Fees
• Benefits
• How To Apply

The Process

Trainer Accreditation Standards

Standard	Description	Trainer Accreditation level – evidence required
		Induction Technical Trainer	Intermediate Technical Trainer	Advanced Technical Trainer
Industry knowledge & qualifications	Accredited trainer has the appropriate level of knowledge and qualifications for the technical courses they design and deliver	Certificate in Insurance/ Certificate in Financial Planning or equivalent qualification	Diploma in Insurance/ Diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent qualification	Advanced Diploma in Insurance/ Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning or equivalent qualification
Evidence		Application form
Practicioner knowledge	Accredited trainer has both training experience and the appropriate practitioner experience to enable them to understand the business environment e.g. claims handling, underwriting, providing financial advice	6 months training experience*, 12 months practitioner experience	12 months training experience*, 2 years practitioner experience	2 years training experience*, 2+ years practitioner experience
Evidence		Application form Trainer interviews References *unless trainer is developed as part of a company sponsored Train the Trainer programme.
Ability to explain key terminology	Accredited trainer is able to explain selected key technical terminology at an appropriate level	Is able to provide an explanation of key insurance terminology which is understood by an introductory level learner	Is able to provide an explanation of key insurance terminology which is understood by an intermediate level learner	Is able to provide an explanation of key insurance terminology which is understood by an advanced level learner
Evidence		Application form References Training observation
Training design	Accredited Trainer undertakes training needs analysis and is able to design training interventions to meet the training needs identified. The training designed should be reflective of the level of Accreditation which is being applied for e.g. Induction. The Accredited Trainer should have an understanding of training evaluation methodology	Is able to design high quality training interventions which take into account a range of learning preferences and allow learners to progress through the learning cycle. Training design should allow for effective evaluation. The trainer should be able to demonstrate they have modified training interventions in light of learner feedback and evaluation analysis	Is able to design high quality training interventions which take into account a range of learning preferences and allow learners to progress through the learning cycle. Training design should allow for effective evaluation and the trainer should be able to demonstrate they have modified training interventions in the light of learner feedback and evaluation analysis	Is able to design high quality training interventions which take into account a range of learning preferences and allow learners to progress through the learning cycle. Training design should allow for effective evaluation and the trainer should be able to demonstrate they have modified training interventions in the light of learner feedback and evaluation analysis
Evidence		Application form – sample training materials, delegate feedback Training observation Trainer interviews References
Training delivery	Accredited trainer is able to deliver training to a high standard, understands the learning process/cycle and can adapt and modify their delivery to reflect different learning preferences. The training being delivered should be reflective of the level of Accreditation which is being applied for e.g. Induction	During the training observation the trainer should be able to demonstrate a high standard of training delivery skills, for example ensuring all delegates remain engaged and the training is participative. The explanations should be understood by an introductory level audience	During the training observation the trainer should be able to demonstrate a high standard of training delivery skills, for example ensuring all delegates remain engaged and the training is participative. The explanations should be understood by an intermediate level audience	During the training observation the trainer should be able to demonstrate a high standard of training delivery skills, for example ensuring all delegates remain engaged and the training is participative. The explanations should be understood by an advanced level audience
Evidence		Training observation References Application form – delegate feedback forms, training qualifications, sample training materials etc

Trainer Accreditation Fees - UK Fees - 2008

Stage	Fee Range
Application fee	£50
Investigation fee	£425
Initial Accreditation total	£475
*Annual surveillance fee	£125

*This is a separate annual charge.

Please note that both elements of the fee are payable on application. Should the evidence provided in the application be insufficient your application will be unsuccessful and the investigation fee will be refunded.

Should your application proceed to the investigation stage and insufficient evidence be found to support the Accreditation standards your application will be unsuccessful. No refund is available once your application has progressed to the investigation stage regardless of the outcome.

Trainer Accreditation is subject to an annual surveillance process and the annual surveillance fee is payable each year.

Trainer Accreditation is subject to full re-certification after 5 years.
The re-certification fee is £300 in 2008.

CII Trainer Accreditation Benefits

CII Trainer Accreditation can provide the following key benefits:

• Provides independent, industry recognised benchmarking of training skills and experience
• Provides evidence of the ability of the Accredited Trainer to deliver high quality training interventions which assists in providing a competitive edge
• Assists in enhancing the reputation of quality training provided by the Accredited Trainer
• Provides an external validation and benchmark
• Provides recognition for the Accredited Trainer

How To Apply

To apply for CII Trainer Accreditation, please download and complete the application form, available below.

Accreditation Services contact information:

The Chartered Insurance Institute
Accreditation Services
20 Aldermanbury
London
EC2V 7HY

Tel: 020 7417 4426
Email: accreditation@cii.co.uk

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