Instructors

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Every NIGP instructor holds a current CPPO or CPPB designation. Each instructor has successfully completed the NIGP Train The Trainer Seminar as well as completing his/her NIGP Student Training experiences that are pre-qualifications to become an NIGP certified instructor. These Certified Instructors have successfully completed five (5), two or three day NIGP seminars and achieved a customer approval rating of ninety percent (90%) or above on seminar evaluations submitted by students to advance them to Master Instructor within the cadre of Certified Instructors. All instructors are required to continuously demonstrate established performance criteria. Similarly, each instructor possesses work-related experience in the specialties for which he/she is instructing. The instructors have a broad range of information and understanding of the subject matter. Instructors also have the ability to communicate the subject matter through various teaching methods in such a manner as to facilitate the student’s ability to gain insight, knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the area of concentration.

NIGP instructors are required to adhere to the following guidelines for course instruction:

	Follow course outline and syllabus
	Utilize total scheduled course time and not dismiss classes early
	Demonstrate enthusiasm towards the subject matter and teaching
	Present material in a clear and organized manner
	Encourage student participation, contribution and questions
	Facilitate classroom discussion and/or exercises
	Utilize visual aids provided by NIGP
	Develop and follow lesson plans
	Present an ethical and professional manner as to maintain and  increase the goodwill and reputation of NIGP Certified Instructors

Each assigned instructor must also abide by NIGP’s policies, the NIGP Code of Ethics, and any agreements entered into by NIGP. The instructor shall teach from the designated material provided and published by NIGP. The instructor will not utilize any venues available through this contract as an opportunity to market or distribute any non-NIGP products or services, including those independently developed, produced and/or promoted by the instructor. Given the high level of professionalism required by all instructors, resumes of applicable skilled instructors will be available upon request.