Certified Trainer Institute (CTI) Application
The Desired Results Certified Trainer Institute (CTI) prepares trainers to provide Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) teacher training. After fulfilling prerequisites*, participants must complete an eight-session virtual training program, which includes presentation skills training, co-training with institute faculty, and a final certification process.
Certified trainers receive access to the DRDP Online Conference Center and may provide unlimited training as part of their job duties within their agency. Maintaining certification includes attendance at quarterly update webinars.
WestEd is hosting a September 2025 Institute.
Dates and Times: September 2025. Exact dates and times will be posted soon.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $ 6,500
Registration: Please complete the CTI application and the Statement of Understanding below.
* To fulfill prerequisites, trainers must observe and participate in DRDP and Meaningful Observation training presented by a certified trainer or complete and submit certificates for DRDP modules 1-5 from California Early Childhood Online (CECO).
** Training includes all certification costs, a teacher training sample kit, and the one-year subscription fee for the conference center.
• Statement of Understanding PDF
• CTI Application PDF