Capacity building
Registered Trainer program
Registered Trainers are independent farming experts who are supported by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat to train producers and other interested parties on the implementation of our standards and add-ons. With first-hand knowledge of the GLOBALG.A.P. system, Registered Trainers are a key component of our capacity-building activities.
Practical guidance on standard implementation
What are Registered Trainers?
Registered Trainers are farming experts who are trained and supported by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat to aid the implementation of our smart farm assurance solutions. With over 300 Registered Trainers covering more than 70 countries, they work mainly with producers to help them understand the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system and navigate the certification or recertification process – playing a major role in promoting safer and more sustainable farming practices around the world.
Map of active Registered Trainers by continent (as of 31/12/2022)
How can a Registered Trainer help me?
Registered Trainers are trained in a specific GLOBALG.A.P. standard and/or add-on and can answer questions about their contents. They can also break the requirements down into practical steps for implementation at farm level. By the end of a Registered Trainer training, you will understand the requirements that you need to fulfill to achieve GLOBALG.A.P. certification and have a well-rounded understanding of the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system as a whole.
You may find consultants or trainers who offer unofficial assistance with GLOBALG.A.P. standards or add-ons. However, they are not authorized or trained by us, and may have outdated or incorrect knowledge. Only by choosing a Registered Trainer you can be sure to receive the most accurate and up-to-date information on our solutions through an approved training.
Registered Trainers may also provide consultancy and other services. Find a Registered Trainer to see what they offer and get started today.
Why choose a Registered Trainer?
Official training materials
are provided to Registered Trainers, developed in-house by the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy team.
All Registered Trainers
have completed and successfully passed a GLOBALG.A.P. course or training in order to join the program.
GLOBALG.A.P. webinars
for Registered Trainers ensure that their knowledge is continuously improved
Based all over the globe,
Registered Trainers can offer both online and face-to-face training in your language.
Registered Trainers work
independently and offer flexibility in both training and other services.
All participants receive
an official GLOBALG.A.P. certificate for taking part in a Registered Trainer training.
Official training materials
are provided to Registered Trainers, developed in-house by the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy team.
Based all over the globe,
Registered Trainers can offer both online and face-to-face training in your language.
All Registered Trainers
have completed and successfully passed a GLOBALG.A.P. course or training in order to join the program.
Registered Trainers work
independently and offer flexibility in both training and other services.
GLOBALG.A.P. webinars
for Registered Trainers ensure that their knowledge is continuously improved
All participants receive
an official GLOBALG.A.P. certificate for taking part in a Registered Trainer training.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members receive a free application to the Registered Trainer program.
Targeted guidance on GLOBALG.A.P. standards
Find a Registered Trainer
Our network of more than 250 approved Registered Trainers supports the producer journey to GLOBALG.A.P. certification. They offer GLOBALG.A.P. recognized trainings and are authorized to use official GLOBALG.A.P. training materials. You can recognize them by their green seal.
Find a Registered Trainer near you
Use the filters to search. Click a name to see more information about their services.
Visit the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy course catalog to see the full list of upcoming Registered Trainer trainings.
Stay at the forefront of global farm assurance
Why become a Registered Trainer?
Through their affiliation with GLOBALG.A.P., Registered Trainers support the growth of responsible farming and are able to offer authorized training on the world’s leading farm assurance solutions – with almost 200,000 producers worldwide certified to GLOBALG.A.P. standards.
Registered Trainer benefits
Extra visibility for your services
Your name, company, and services are listed on the GLOBALG.A.P. website, and you can be featured on the GLOBALG.A.P. social media channels.
Life-long learning with free webinars
Your knowledge will always be up to date thanks to our sessions on new and updated products offered exclusively to Registered Trainers.
Free GLOBALG.A.P. training materials
You have access to materials on a range of GLOBALG.A.P. products, developed in-house and available in multiple languages.
Public affiliation with a trusted global brand
You have free use of a GLOBALG.A.P. seal which can be included in your marketing and communication materials.
Training promotion in the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy
Your trainings will appear in the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy course catalog, providing an additional platform to reach potential clients.
Priority support from the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat
You will receive the latest technical news and a direct contact person for your questions, ensuring access to fast and high-quality support.
What are the responsibilities of a Registered Trainer?
Registered Trainers work mainly with producers to help them prepare for and navigate the certification process. This involves leading training on GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions and their implementation at farm level. For example, they can answer questions about standard content and break the requirements down into practical steps to aid understanding.
Registered Trainers work independently – preparing training offers for the GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer catalog, issuing certificates, and participating in webinars to boost their knowledge. In addition, they may offer consulting and other services to producers outside of the training.
The list of Registered Trainers contains public information on the services that they provide.
Who can become a Registered Trainer?
All applicants must attend a GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) course, or a GLOBALG.A.P. in-house trainer (IHT) training if you are working for a certification body (CB).
Following the course/training, applicants sit a proctored exam and must answer at least 80% of the questions in each part correctly to join the program.
Applicants have either three (IFA) or two (IHT) attempts to pass the exam. If you do not pass the exam within the specified number of attempts, you must attend a new IFA course or IHT training before trying again.
Find an upcoming IFA course, or log in to CB-AT to view the certification body training catalog for upcoming IHT trainings.
Five steps to becoming a Registered Trainer
All applicants must first attend an IFA course (for non-CBs) or an IHT training (for CBs). See the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy course catalog, or if you work for a CB, log in to CB-AT to view the certification body training catalog.
Following completion of the course or training, applicants must pass the proctored exam – within three attempts for IFA courses and within two attempts for IHT trainings. A score of 80% or higher in each part is required to join the GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer program.
After successfully passing the exam, applicants must complete the online registration form, including their motivation for joining the GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer program.
The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat will confirm the application details, and if they are accepted, send an invoice to the applicants for the program fee (calculated based on active months in the calendar year).
Once we have received the payment, applicants will receive confirmation and login details for the Registered Trainer platform.
How much does it cost?
Joining the Registered Trainer program has two cost elements. All applicants must first attend the IFA course or IHT training and complete the exam. The fee covers the online course/training, including all materials, one proctored exam, and the certificate of attendance. If you do not pass the exam at the first attempt, the second and third attempts cost an additional €100 each.
Registered Trainers also pay an annual program fee. You pay only for active months in the program in the first year. The invoice is issued for the period from the month following registration until the end of the respective calendar year. For the following years, invoices are issued in January for the period January–December.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members receive the benefit of one free Registered Trainer application, with each further application consisting of a reduced annual fee of €150.
Annual fee: €490 per year for each Registered Trainer
One-time training fee: Applicants must also pay fees for required trainings/courses. Individuals and non-CB companies can see the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy course catalog for up-to-date IFA course fees. CBs should refer to CB-AT for IHT training fees.
Check the FAQ or contact us for more information on unlocking the benefits of the Registered Trainer program.
Become a Registered Trainer
Submit the Registered Trainer registration form after you have completed the relevant course or training and achieved the required exam score.
Registered Trainer platform
Access the Registered Trainer platform to promote trainings, discover webinars, download training materials, and more.
Training catalog
Discover GLOBALG.A.P. courses to fulfill the Registered Trainer requirements or boost your knowledge on our smart farm assurance solutions.
FAQ
Find answers to your questions – from the terms and conditions for the Registered Trainer program to requests for training materials.
What is the Registered Trainer platform?
As part of the activation process, new Registered Trainers receive login details for the platform. This is the central hub for all Registered Trainer activities.
While we promote the Registered Trainer trainings, we do not manage participants, invoicing, or marketing. The platform is not a learning management system used to host the trainings. Registered Trainers are free to choose their preferred solution for conducting trainings.
A step-by-step guide on its features is available on the platform.
Promote your trainings
Explore upcoming webinars
Download GLOBALG.A.P. training materials
Download your official GLOBALG.A.P. seal
Download certificate templates
Get support from the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy team
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For questions about the GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer program, please contact us at registered_trainer@globalgap.org.