SLCP Training Bodies and trainers

This article explains the SLCP Training Body Program, including the role of Training Bodies and trainers, the types of training offered, how to become a Training Body or trainer, program responsibilities, and associated costs. 

• The role of Training Bodies and trainers
• Types of training sessions
• How to become a Training Body
• How to become a trainer
• Responsibilities and obligations
• Associated costs

The role of Training Bodies and trainers

Training Bodies (TBs) and trainers play an important role in expanding access to SLCP knowledge and supporting stakeholders throughout the assessment process. Training Bodies are organizations approved by SLCP to deliver training using SLCP-provided materials and guidance. Trainers are individuals employed by Training Bodies and approved by SLCP to deliver these training sessions. Together, Training Bodies and trainers help facilities, brands, and other stakeholders better understand the SLCP assessment process and support successful CAF implementation across supply chains.

Types of training sessions

Training Bodies offer a wide range of training sessions covering all aspects of the SLCP assessment process. Sessions range from introductory topics, such as understanding SLCP and its benefits, to more advanced guidance, including how to answer specific questions and avoid common mistakes. Training materials are available in multiple local languages, enabling Training Bodies to deliver training that is accessible and relevant to their audiences. With access to SLCP's comprehensive training library, Training Bodies tailor each session to the knowledge level, objectives, and needs of attendees.

For a list of upcoming training sessions, see the Upcoming Training Sessions article.

How to become a Training Body

To become an approved SLCP Training Body, an organization must follow a specific process:

1. Become an SLCP Signatory: The organization must first become an SLCP signatory by making a public commitment to the program’s mission.
2. Submit a Training Body Application: The organization must apply to become an approved Training Body. Once the application is accepted by SLCP, the organization must onboard at least one trainer before it can be approved as an SLCP Training Body.
3. Onboard trainers: Individual trainers must complete the application and onboarding process detailed below. Once the first trainer is approved, the organization is now officially an approved Training Body.
4. Maintain approval: To stay approved, Training Body representatives must participate in quarterly calibration webinars, follow quality assurance procedures, and complete yearly re-qualification requirements.

How to become a trainer

To become an approved SLCP trainer, you must:

1. Be employed by an approved Training Body: Individual trainers cannot act independently; they must work for an organization that is an SLCP signatory and an approved Training Body.
2. Submit a Trainer Application: Each individual candidate must apply to become an approved trainer. 
3. Complete the Trainer Course: This includes finishing seven e-learning modules and "train-the-trainer" sessions.
4. Share the Certificate: Download the Trainer Course certificate and share it with the SLCP training team who guides candidates through the onboarding process. Only after this step is the trainer authorized to deliver SLCP training.
5. Maintain approval: To stay approved, trainers must participate in quarterly calibration webinars, follow quality assurance procedures, and complete yearly re-qualification requirements.

Responsibilities and obligations

Once approved, a Training Body must follow specific rules to ensure the quality and consistency of the training they provide:

• Comply with the Training Body Terms of Use: Training Bodies must comply with the Terms of Use accepted during the application process, including all applicable requirements and responsibilities for delivering SLCP training. Read the Terms of Use (ToU) in full here.
• Use official materials: Training Bodies must use the official SLCP training slide decks and resources. If a Training Body creates its own materials, these must be reviewed and approved by SLCP first.
• Attend Calibration webinars: Trainers and Training Body representatives must participate in quarterly calibration webinars. These sessions keep trainers and TBs updated on the latest SLCP developments while reinforcing effective training practices to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of SLCP facility training and messaging.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Training Bodies are required to participate in SLCP's quality assurance (QA) activities to help ensure high-quality training delivery and consistent messaging to facilities. QA activities include pre-training reviews of training materials, training observations, self-evaluation reviews, and participation in calibration webinars.
• Reporting: Training Bodies are required to submit their training plans to SLCP at least two weeks before the scheduled training and complete a post-training evaluation using the templates provided by SLCP.
• Maintain Signatory status: The organization must remain an active SLCP signatory in good standing.

Associated costs

There are currently no costs to become a Training Body or to deliver SLCP training. Please note that this may change in the future.

To become a Training Body, your organization must also be an SLCP Signatory. While this is a separate requirement from the Training Body Program, Signatory membership does involve a one-off fee. For more information, see the Becoming an SLCP Signatory article.