How do I know when my IFC-LPI TPMA trainer certification expires?

The expiration date can be found on the certificate received from the LPI and on your Credly page. In addition, we will make every effort to send you a reminder a couple of months before your certification expiration date.

How do I renew my IFC-LPI TPMA certification?

There are two ways to renew your IFC-LPI TPMA certification:

1. Through an IFC-LPI TPMA assessor.
2. By submitting an online self-recertification form.

How do I renew my IFC-LPI TPMA certification through an IFC-LPI TPMA assessor?

• Step 1: Contact an IFC-LPI TPMA assessor.
• Step 2: a) Submit a 20-minute video of a real or simulated training session conducted face-to-face or online with a minimum of 3-4 participants or b) arrange for an on-site assessment.
• Step 3: The assessor will evaluate your performance and submit the assessment report to the LPI.
• Step 4: Successful candidates will receive a certificate.

The cost of recertification consists of: 

• IFC-LPI TPMA assessor's cost for carrying out the assessment: 100 USD
• The LPI's fee of 50 GBP (equivalent to about 63 USD) for issuing the certificate if the score received is "Pass" or more in the assessment.

Payment processing may be handled by the assessor unless agreed otherwise.

How do I renew my IFC-LPI TPMA certification by submitting an online self-recertification form?

Note: This option is only available to trainers whose IFC-LPI TPMA trainer certification is bout to expire or expired in the past 30 days.

Self-recertification requires you to:

• Document the steps taken since your last TPMA assessment to improve your performance as a trainer. You will need to produce evidence and comment on each section of the original Trainer Observation Report (TOR) that contains a recommendation for improvement.
• List the average number of training hours you have delivered each year since your last TPMA assessment.
• Share information about your professional development in the past three years, which is related to training or facilitation.
• Submit any additional information in support of your application, e.g., links to blog posts, publications, webinars, and client feedback that demonstrate your deep understanding of pertinent topics and competence as a training professional.

To proceed with self-recertification:

• Please register in the LPI portal. 
• Gather supporting documentation.
• Complete the recertification form (allow 30-45 minutes).
• Provide information for the certificate fee invoice. You will only be invoiced if you pass the self-recertification. The certificate fee is 50 GBP (equivalent to about 63 USD).

Once you have filled in the form, we will receive an automatic email confirmation. The LPI will respond to you within 10 working days.  

To elevate your chances for successful recertification, please provide complete responses and include as much relevant information as needed. Please read the questions carefully and only respond with what you are being asked.

If the LPI makes the decision not to recertify you based on your submission, you may get recertified by the conventional route—through an IFC-LPI TPMA assessor.

Good luck!

Brochures and the list of IFC-Certified Master Trainers and IFC-LPI TPMA Assessors

• IFC-certified master trainers and IFC-LPI TPMA assessors
• IFC-certified master trainers and IFC-LPI TPMA assessors based in Asia
• Download the IFC Facilitating Face-to-Face Learning brochure (en français)
• Download the IFC-LPI TPMA certification brochure (en français)

What is a Master Trainer in Facilitating Learning?

A master trainer in facilitating learning (MT in FL) is a highly experienced, duly trained, and certified training professional, who is authorized by IFC to offer:

• IFC’s Facilitating Face-To-Face Learning (FFF) course—online and face-to-face,
• IFC's Facilitating Learning: Online and In-Person course, and
• the internationally recognized IFC-LPI TPMA trainer certification—a joint certification from IFC and the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI).

As an MT in FL, you are expected to train, assess, and coach other trainers, while demonstrating professional behavior, commercial ability to market the aforementioned courses and certification at a large scale, and motivation to support IFC's mission in promoting sustainable private sector growth.

Why become an IFC-certified MT in FL?

Earning your master trainer certification and the MT badge will make a statement about the expertise and valuable services you bring to the market. It will also give you:

• Credibility and recognition that you have competency in teaching facilitation courses and assessing the skills of other trainers.
• A new revenue stream—once you are certified and licensed, you gain the right to offer IFC’s copyrighted facilitation courses and the IFC-LPI TPMA trainer assessment to your new and existing clients.
• Increased visibility to IFC and other development institutions, corporations, and professional organizations.

What minimum qualifications are required to apply for the MT in FL program?

As a minimum, applicants to the program must have:

• Significant experience in facilitating learning (min 1,000 hours of delivery)
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field of study.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• The IFC-LPI TPMA trainer certification. 
• Significant work experience and/or residence in a developing country. 
• Profile in the GLC directory of training professionals.

Qualifying candidates will undergo a competitive selection based on the following factors:

• Educational achievements
• Experience in:
  • Facilitation skills (online and face-to-face)
  • Coaching and other skills on the training competency wheel
  • Banking and financial services, but also agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology industries
  • MSME and gender-related projects
• The score achieved in the IFC-LPI TPMA trainer certification
• The fit of the candidate’s profile and professional aspirations with the IFC's mission and goals
• Clarity and soundness of the candidate’s commercial plan to promote and deliver IFC facilitation courses and the IFC-LPI TPMA trainer certification
• Professional behavior and attitude
• English language proficiency 

Please note that currently, IFC has a high demand for master trainers in Asia and select African countries.

World Bank Group clearance requirements will apply.

How much does it cost to attend?

There is no tuition fee for participating in the program. However, candidates who fail to complete the program might be charged the costs incurred by IFC.

How do I apply?

Subscribe to be notified of the next enrollment campaign.

The key milestones:

• Program is launched. 
• Candidates submit their application package, which consists of the online application form (personal profile, motivation statement, and the commercial promotion plan), certificates and diplomas, and two references.
• Interviews with shortlisted applicants are conducted.
• Successful candidates are notified.
• Participants attend the IFC-LPI TPMA assessment skills workshop and complete required assignments.
• Participants who successfully complete the IFC-LPI TPMA assessment workshop and required assignments are notified and invited to attend the IFC FL course orientation workshop.
• Participants complete the self-paced IFC FL course orientation workshop and related assignments.
• Notifications are sent to participants who successfully pass the IFC FL course orientation workshop and all assignments. 
• Candidates who successfully complete all program requirements sign a Master Trainer Licensing Agreement granting them the right to offer the IFC copyrighted content, and the IFC-LPI TPMA certification as part of their business services.