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AI Workshop Requirements
Becoming an IFPS Accredited Instructor (AI):
Register for upcoming ITW
Requirements:
- Individuals must hold at least one IFPS certification before attending the Instructor Training Workshop (ITW.)
- Maintain IFPS membership and certification(s).
- Register for and attend an Instructor Training Workshop (ITW.) Do not make travel arrangements at registration time. The workshop schedule is fluid; once we have a firm head count and presentation timings, You will be notified to make your travel arrangements.
- Select a topic from the topics list and prepare to present the selected topic for 40-minutes, with a 5-minute Q&A session.*
- An AI applicant must sign an AI agreement upon completion of the ITW.
- Individuals must have taken and passed a JP test in order to become a JP proctor.
Additional Information
The AI workshop is a one or two-day workshop to acquaint you with the IFPS certification program and to assess your instructional abilities. It is not a program to teach instructor skills but rather to assess your instructor skills.
What will be covered during the Workshop:
- Deep dive into IFPS programs will be covered in a ½ day session.
- The applicant will conduct a 40-minute presentation with a five-minute Q&A session. Note: Speaking for less than 40 minutes will result in an incomplete assessment.
At least 14 days prior to the Workshop - Submit a presentation outline on the selected topic. The outline should be submitted by e-mail as a .DOC, .PPT, etc. In lieu of an outline, full presentations may be e-mailed.
Assessments: You’ll be assessed by three CFPAIs and workshop peers. The assessment is based on a numbered scale; you must score 3.0 out of 5.0 to be approved as an IFPS Accredited Instructor. CFPAI assessments count as 75% of your score, and workshop peers as 25%. You are expected to assess your peers' presentations in addition to being assessed by them.
Assessments are based on:
- Knowledge of the topic,
- Public speaking aptitude,
- Appropriate use of training materials and aids,
- Ability to follow submitted outline, and
- Question and answer session.
Suggested Topics:
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