Certification Training

Advanced online training for leaders responsible for safeguarding implementation, training, and crisis response.

Certification equips leaders to implement Plan to Protect®, train their teams effectively, and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. All certification programs are delivered online
through our external learning management system.

Certification Training

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Advanced online training for leaders responsible for safeguarding implementation, training, and crisis response.

Certification equips leaders to implement Plan to Protect®, train their teams effectively, and respond appropriately to safeguarding

concerns. All certification programs are delivered online through our learning management system.

Administrator/Leader Certification

Best for:

Senior leaders and Administrators responsible for policy oversight and safeguarding systems.

What it Covers:

  • Managing and maintaining an abuse prevention program
  • Organizational compliance and documentation
  • Accountability structures

Train the Trainer Certification

Best for:

Staff and leaders responsible for delivering Plan to Protect® training internally.

What it Covers:

  • How to effectively deliver Plan to Protect® training
  • Creative methods of training adults and youth
  • Maintaining certification standards
  • Take Away: Customized Policy
  • Take Away: Training Resources

Crisis Management & Response Certification

Best for:

Board members and executive leadership overseeing crisis response.

What it Covers:

  • Preparing for and responding to abuse situations
  • Managing communication and reporting
  • Post-incident leadership responsibilities
  • Take Away: Crisis Response Plan

What Leaders Are Saying

Hear from organizational leaders who have completed certification and strengthened their safeguarding practices.

Online Certification Training 

Train the Trainer and
Administrator / Leader.

$749/course

(plus taxes)

Find out more about our Train the Trainer and Administrator/ Leader Course

Certification Training is a benefit of Implementation Membership and Going the Distance Membership. If this applies to you, please reach out to us to access this member benefit.


Please contact training@plantoprotect.com for more information or to find out if you qualify.

Note: Member and license discounts apply. Please review our cancellation policies.

Coursework includes short assignments, a simple quiz, and forum participation. To become a Plan to Protect® Certified Trainer, you must complete the Train the Trainer course. Upon completion, you’ll receive full training materials (PowerPoints, instructor and student notes) and three years of certification and material access, with the option to recertify for updated content.

Online Certification Training 

Crisis Management
and Response.

$749/course

(plus taxes)

Find out more about our Crisis Management and Response Course 

“Recertification is so valuable in bringing back to the forefront of your 

mind, the importance of Plan to Protect and gaining new policy [info], 

methods and findings. Also [I enjoyed] learning from like-minded and 

passionate people. ”

Andy Spencer, Calvary Baptist Church, Guelph

“Recertification is so valuable in bringing back to the forefront of your 

mind, the importance of Plan to Protect and gaining new policy [info], 

methods and findings. Also [I enjoyed] learning from like-minded and 

passionate people. ”

Andy Spencer, Calvary Baptist Church, Guelph

Policies and Requirements

Registration
Private Group or In Person

  • Registration and payment required at least one week prior to delivery
  • Registrations received within one week are subject to availability
  • Registrations are not accepted within 48 hours of delivery

Self-Paced Certification Requirements

  • Completion of all online modules
  • Required readings and assignments
  • Successful completion of knowledge checks

Access is provided for 8–12 weeks.

Certification is granted upon successful completion of all requirements.

Online Certification Training 

Crisis Management
and Response.

$749/course

(plus taxes)

Note: Member and License discounts apply. Volume 

discounts are available. Please note cancellation policies.

“Recertification is so valuable in bringing back to the forefront of your 

mind, the importance of Plan to Protect and gaining new policy [info], 

methods and findings. Also [I enjoyed] learning from like-minded and 

passionate people. ”

Andy Spencer, Calvary Baptist Church, Guelph

“Recertification is so valuable in bringing back to the forefront of your 

mind, the importance of Plan to Protect and gaining new policy [info], 

methods and findings. Also [I enjoyed] learning from like-minded and 

passionate people. ”

Andy Spencer, Calvary Baptist Church, Guelph

Policies and Requirements

Policies & Requirements Registration
Private Group or In Person

  • Registration and payment required at least one week prior to delivery
  • Registrations received within one week are subject to availability
  • Registrations are not accepted within 48 hours of delivery

Self-Paced Certification Requirements

  • Completion of all online modules
  • Required readings and assignments
  • Successful completion of knowledge checks

Access is provided for 8–12 weeks.

Certification is granted upon successful completion of all requirements.

Enrolling

Multiple leaders?

Volume pricing options are available for organizations registering multiple participants.

October Membership Special

New to Plan to Protect? Save 10% on a New Basic Membership this October.

Already a member? Refer a friend or colleague who becomes a member in October and receive 5% OFF your next renewal for each successful referral.

Eligible discounts can be stacked up to the applicable maximum.

Offer ends October 31, 2026. Terms and eligibility conditions apply.