Trainer Recognition
Professional quality recognition for individual TEFL and TESOL trainers, teacher educators and curriculum specialists who meet the ATS trainer standards.
What Is ATS Trainer Recognition?
ATS Trainer Recognition is a professional quality credential for individual TEFL and TESOL trainers. It confirms that a trainer meets ATS minimum standards for qualification, teaching experience and subject competence.
Recognized trainers receive a digital ATS Trainer Recognition credential, an individual listing in the ATS Trainer Directory and the right to reference ATS recognition in their professional profiles and marketing.
ATS Trainer Recognition is particularly valuable for freelance trainers, educational consultants, curriculum developers and trainers seeking to demonstrate independent quality verification of their professional standing.
Explore Trainer MembershipWho can apply for Trainer Recognition?
- TEFL and TESOL trainers with recognized qualifications
- Teacher educators in TEFL or ELT programs
- Curriculum designers for TEFL and TESOL courses
- Academic directors with TEFL training backgrounds
- Freelance trainer-consultants in the TEFL sector
ATS Trainer Recognition Standards
ATS evaluates trainer applications against Standard 3 of the ATS Standards Framework, adapted for individual review.
Qualification
Hold a recognized TEFL, TESOL, ELT or language teaching qualification at an appropriate level for training roles.
Teaching Experience
Demonstrate relevant English language teaching experience appropriate to the training context.
Trainer Experience
Evidence of delivery of TEFL, TESOL or ELT trainer development programs or related professional training.
CPD Engagement
Demonstrate active participation in continuing professional development relevant to ELT or TEFL education.
Subject Competence
Evidence of subject expertise appropriate to courses or programs being trained, e.g. grammar, phonology, methodology.
Professional Standing
No record of serious professional misconduct relevant to teaching or training roles.
What ATS Trainer Recognition Includes
Digital Credential
Verifiable digital certificate confirming ATS Trainer Recognition status.
Directory Listing
Individual profile in the ATS Trainer Directory, publicly searchable by providers.
CPD Recognition
Access to ATS CPD recognition for professional development activities.
Professional Network
Connection with the global ATS professional community of quality-focused TEFL educators.
Apply for ATS Trainer Recognition
Trainer Recognition is available through ATS Trainer Membership. Explore membership to get started.