The Association for the Tutoring Profession (ATP) offers certification for tutors and tutor trainers with a twofold purpose: to recognize individuals for their expertise and dedication to the tutoring profession and to establish uniform standards for training across the profession. Please see Certification Slides

ATP Certification Levels and Requirements

Tutor Certification will be granted at the following levels:

Associate Tutor:  Applicant must have completed a minimum of 10 hours of tutor training (a list of approved training is on list), has at least twenty-five hours of tutoring experience, is a member of ATP and submit two letters of recommendation. Slideshow telling you how to become an Associate Tutor.

Advanced Tutor:  Applicant must have completed a minimum of 20 hours of tutor training (a list of approved training is on list), has at least fifty hours of tutoring experience, is a member of ATP and submit two letters of recommendation.

Master Tutor:  Applicant must have completed a minimum of 30 hours of tutor training (a list of approved training is on list), has at least seventy-five hours of tutoring experience, is a member of ATP and submit two letters of recommendation. Slideshow telling you how to become a Master Tutor.

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Tutor Trainer and Master Tutor Trainer Certification will be granted on the following levels:

Tutor Trainer: Conduct a minimum of 40 hours of tutor training, 75 hours of tutoring experience, maintain membership in the ATP, submit two letters of recommendations and provide evidence of professional development during the previous three years consisting of at least five CEUs* offered by or approved by the ATP (see list). Slideshow telling you how to become a Tutor Trainer.

Master Tutor Trainer: Conduct a minimum of 50 hours of tutor training, 100 hours of tutoring experience, maintain membership in ATP, submit two letters of recommendations and provide evidence of professional development during the previous three years consisting of at least five CEUs* offered by or approved by the ATP (see list). Slideshow telling you how to become a Master Tutor Trainer.

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Certification Period

Each level of certification is valid for 3 years.  Within this period of time, you may move up to the next certification level by completing the associated requirements, which will begin a new three-year period. 

Certification dates are from the last day of the annual conference through the first day of the following annual conference unless otherwise noted. 

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Certification Renewal

Tutor Certification Renewal will require the following:

Associate Tutor:

1. The applicant must have obtained 3 acceptable continuing educational units (CEU’s)* (see list)).
2. The applicant must have conducted at least 20 hours of tutoring annually for each year of the certification period.

Advanced Tutor:

1. The applicant must have obtained 6 acceptable continuing educational units (CEU’s)* (see list).
2. The applicant must have conducted at least 30 hours of tutoring annually for each year of the certification period.

Master Tutor

1. The applicant must have obtained 9 acceptable continuing educational units (CEU’s)* (see list).
2. The applicant must have conducted at least 40 hours of tutoring annually for each year of the certification period.

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Tutor Trainer and Master Tutor Trainer Certification renewal will require the following:

Tutor Trainer

1. The applicant must have obtained 5 acceptable continuing educational units (CEU’s)* (see list).
2. The applicant must have conducted at least 25 hours of tutor training annually for each year of the certification period.

3. The applicant must have presented at local, regional, state or national conferences OR have served on appropriate boards in support of their discipline OR have written for a journal or newsletter.

4. The applicant must include all materials used for tutor training and must include a copy of the PowerPoint presentation material (or similar type of product).

Master Tutor Trainer

1. The applicant must have obtained 9 acceptable continuing educational units (CEU’s)* over the certification period.
2. The applicant must have conducted at least 30 hours of tutor training annually for each year of the certification period.
3. The applicant must have presented at a local, regional, state or national conference AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING, served on an appropriate board(s) in support of their discipline(s) OR have written for a journal or newsletter OR have taken a leadership role in the ATP.

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Please remember that fees must accompany the application. 

Each application will be reviewed by three ATP certified Master Tutor Trainers and/or the ATP tutor certification coordinator. Therefore, please provide the original and three complete copies of the application packet.

* Approved CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) will be available at each conference held by the ATP. Make requests to the ATP Certification Coordinator if you desire to have alternate CEU’s approved. 

Currently that person is:  Ms. Beth Nikopoulos,

Checklist 

Certification Application Form

ATP Certification Requirements by Level

Certification Documentation

Certification Slides