Authorized Trainer Awareness-Level and Designation-Specific Courses

Authorized Trainer Courses

Individuals who successfully complete a NASP Train the Trainer course and receive a recognized designation (as listed below) are granted the status of Authorized Trainer. This authorization allows them to:

  • Conduct Awareness-Level and Designation-Specific training
  • Issue Certificates of Completion to their students under the NASP or IASP name

Trainer Discretion and Responsibility

Authorized Trainers have the discretion to determine the appropriate duration required to effectively cover each training topic.

By issuing a NASP or IASP certificate, the trainer is making a formal declaration to NASP/IASP and their students that they:

  • Possess sufficient knowledge and expertise in the subject matter
  • Are qualified to deliver training

Access to Training Materials

Authorized Trainers may access a variety of teaching and support resources via their NASP membership page, including:

  • Training materials and PowerPoint presentations
  • Student handouts and tests
  • Additional trainer resources

Availability of these materials depends on both the trainer’s designation and membership level.

Designation-Specific and Shared Training Topics

Authorized Trainers may be approved to teach both:

  1. Designation-Specific Topics
    These are industry-related subjects aligned with the trainer’s earned designation (e.g., general industry, construction, healthcare). Authorized Trainers will be listed under their respective designations, which define the specialized courses they are qualified to teach.
  2. Shared Awareness-Level Topics
    In addition to their designated subjects, some trainers may also be authorized to teach a standardized set of awareness-level courses that are applicable across multiple industries. These shared topics are outlined in the official NASP/IASP course documentation.

Additional Awareness-Level Training Opportunities

Some individuals may be eligible to teach a wider range of awareness-level safety courses beyond the scope of their core competencies or original designation.

Note: The list of available topics is not exhaustive.

To be authorized by NASP/IASP to teach and issue certificates for any additional course not listed in their TRAINER AREA, the trainer must first submit proof of competency in the subject. This extended eligibility is based on the individual's demonstrated expertise and relevant qualifications in the subject matter. See Adding Additional Trainer Topics.

Sample List of Awareness-Level Courses

  • Accident/Incident Investigation
  • Air Contaminants
  • Audits, Assessments, and Inspections
  • Construction Safety
  • Contractor Safety
  • Forklift Safety
  • Hearing Safety
  • Heat Stress
  • Hydrogen Sulfide Safety
  • Job Hazard Analysis
  • Ladder Safety
  • Materials Handling
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Safety Committees
  • Slings and Hoists

Adding Additional Trainer Topics

Trainers may submit a request to the NASP Trainer Review Board for approval to add additional topics not listed in their TRAINER AREA by providing the following documentation and emailing it to [email protected].

Step 1

Fill out the proof of competency form for each course topic.

Step 2

Provide documented proof of competency (copy of official degree, certificate, diploma, etc., of training to teach the course.

Step 3

Submit a course outline.

Upon approval, you will receive an invoice that can be paid via email. You must submit payment for a one-time administrative fee of $25.00 per topic addition.