LEVEL III- Basic (Professionals)

1. Bachelor’s degree earned.
2. 150 hours of tutorial experience.
3. NTA Member in good standing
4. Presented a research or training session at a minimum of two regional or national tutorial or developmental educational conferences.
5. Published one article in the NTA Newsletter or other recognized educational forum.
6. In addition to completion of all modules or the comprehensive program of the NTA developed and approved “Tutoring Foundations” course provided by Crossroads of Learning, or competency proven through knowledge and skills testing, a minimum of 35 hours of structured tutor training via workshops and conferences with an NTA certified tutor trainer or supervisor. This includes 10 hours spent working on an individual project as described below.
7. Supporting documentation as indicated on the certification application and checklist

LEVEL III - Advanced (Administrators)

1. Bachelor’s degree earned.
2. NTA Member in good standing
3. Presented a research or training session at a minimum of two regional or national tutorial or developmental educational conferences.
4. Published one article in the NTA Newsletter or other recognized educational forum.
5. In addition to completion of all modules or the comprehensive program of the NTA developed and approved “Tutoring Foundations” course provided by Crossroads of Learning, or competency proven through knowledge and skills testing, a minimum of 50 hours of structured tutor training via workshops and conferences with an NTA certified tutor trainer or supervisor. This includes 10 hours spent working on an individual project as described below.
6. Supporting documentation as indicated on the certification application and checklist.
7. A minimum of one year experience as an educational program administrator, director or coordinator.
8. A minimum of 6 months as a tutorial program administrator, director or coordinator.

LEVEL III- Master (Trainers)

1. Bachelor’s degree earned (Master’s degree preferred)
2. NTA Member in good standing
3. Presented a research or “hot topics” session at a minimum of two regional or national tutorial or developmental educational conferences.
4. Published one article in the NTA Newsletter or other recognized educational forum.
5. In addition to completion of all modules or the comprehensive program of the NTA developed and approved “Tutoring Foundations” course provided by Crossroads of Learning, or competency proven through knowledge and skills testing, a minimum of 75 hours of structured tutor training via workshops and conferences with an NTA certified tutor trainer or supervisor. This includes 10 hours spent working on an individual project as described below and 15 hours of workshops specifically designated for tutor trainers.
6. Supporting documentation as indicated on the certification application and checklist.
7. A minimum of two years experience as an educational program administrator, director or coordinator.
8. A minimum of one year as a tutorial program administrator, director or coordinator.
9. Documented previous experience facilitating workshops, seminars or other professional trainings.