About the Our Credentials

IBSTPI’s credentials align to the 2021 Instructor Competencies and Standards and is designed for professional instructors and professional instructional designers across contexts.

What is CPI?

The Certified Professional Instructor (CPI) is IBSTPI’s professional certification for trainers, instructors, and related roles. It measures knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to design, facilitate, and evaluate instructional experiences in any setting.

The program is vendor-neutral and global in scope, and it is grounded in the IBSTPI 2021 Instructor Competencies and Standards and the organization’s code of ethics.

What is CPID?

COMING SOON

Certification Benefits

Professional Distinction

Our certifications are intended to signal mastery of instructional design, facilitation, and evaluation aligned to IBSTPI standards.

Evidence of Practice

Candidates demonstrate competency through self-assessment, an approved course, an exam, and the instructional plan submission.

Community Access

Registered candidates and alumni can interact through the online platform and be found in the certification directory.

documented recognition

Successful candidates receive a digital badge and signed certificate with completion and expiration dates.

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Who Should Pursue It?

Professionals who serve as instructors across any delivery mode or organizational setting can benefit from our certifications.

Formal Education Roles

This includes individuals working in academic settings such as professors, lecturers, teachers, and tutors who are directly responsible for delivering instruction and supporting student learning.

Training & Facilitation Roles

This includes professionals who lead learning in structured or workplace environments, such as trainers, facilitators, instructional coaches, and learning mentors who focus on guiding skill development and performance.

Learning & Curriculum Specialists

This includes roles focused on designing, coordinating, and improving learning experiences, such as instructional coordinators, curriculum coordinators, education specialists, and learning specialists who support broader instructional strategy and development.

Global Recognition

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