Process for Obtaining Trainer’s Credential S20
The application for the Trainer’s Credential is online. There is no fee to submit your application. However, before you start the application we recommend you gather your documentation that you will need to upload to the application.
Gather all your documentation:
Degrees
All that are applicable for the level you are applying for:
High School
CDA or Director’s Credential
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Transcripts
Legible copies accepted. Does not have to be official or certified.
Must include major & graduation date.
Level 4 & 5 applicants with a related degree and course not labeled child development must submit a course description or syllabus.
Resume
See the sample resume “Amy Anyone” in your ?handout on page 9.
Must include: ages of children, major job responsibilities, years and months of experience including the number of hours per week.
Applicable Professional Credentials
Current license, certification, or equivalent and at least three years related experience in area of expertise in which topic is being trained.
Applicable professional credentials are only needed for certain trainer levels and for those applying as a specialty credentialed trainer.
You can start your application and return to add to it at a later date. To access the application, go to https://tris.eku.edu/ece/content.php?CID=1. When you initially enter you will hit submit but only initially. If you save your work and return later you will then need to hit Search. The application will ask for your personal information and the trainer level you are applying for.
Reminders when applying for a Trainer’s Credential
Once you are logged into ECE-TRIS, scroll down to Trainer Credential Application. Enter your information and either Submit (if you need to start a new application) or Search (if you have already started an application or need to update your information).
As you work on the online application you can also reach out to your Regional Training Coach with questions and assistance. Be sure the application form is completed and all supporting documentation has been uploaded. Refer to “Common Application Mistakes – Online Submission” on page 10 of your ?handout; it can also be found at https://www.kentuckypartnership.org/Services/trainer-credential.
Once your application is finalized and submitted, the Trainer’s Credential Coordinator will review to make sure it is complete and will contact you if further documentation is needed.
When do I apply?
You can complete your application online as soon as you have completed all the required components and have your required documents gathered.
Fully completed applications are reviewed by a panel which makes a recommendation about your application. Applications may be recommended at a higher or lower level than the one requested. Their recommendation is then sent to the Division of Child Care (DCC). DCC has up to 30 days to notify the applicant of the determined recommendation via email.
It is extremely important that your email and all other contact information in ECE-TRIS be current. You will receive an email from the Division of Child Care of the determination.