Training-Provider | The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme Learning Management System

Becoming a Training Provider

The goal of the Universal Curricula (UC) is to enhance the professional capacity of the global Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) workforce in prevention, treatment and recovery support.

Organizations that meet the required criteria can become Training Providers, including government agencies, government training partners, NGOs and civil society organizations working in Drug Demand Reduction.

Government Training Partner

Government ministries and agencies using the materials to train staff and national professionals.

Training Organization

Approved NGOs and civil society organizations that provide training to their own staff, students, regions or the public.

Education Provider

Accredited universities and educational institutions integrating the curricula into undergraduate, postgraduate or graduate courses.

International Standards

Access internationally approved education and training standards.

Provider Directory

Be listed in the CPDAP Directory of Approved Training Providers.

Co-hosting Opportunities

Opportunities for co-hosting and cost-sharing with the Colombo Plan.

Training Events

Post training events on CPDAP and promote approved training activities through the available channels.

Training Provider Logo

Use the CPDAP Training Providers logo as an approved provider.

Training Data

Training data is provided to CPDAP in aggregated form only.

Apply to Become a Training Provider

Organizations interested in becoming a Training Provider should complete the Training Provider Application form.

Apply to Become a Training Provider

Government Agencies / GTP

CP DAP conducts national Training of Trainers for the Universal Curricula for Colombo Plan member states and other states as funding permits.

Interested governments should contact their regional CP focal point. Those completing CP DAP ToT to conduct national government training are considered National Trainers.

NGOs / Training Organizations

Must be a legal entity.
Must have at least 3 qualified trainers for the curriculum.
UTC requires at least 2 trainers with an ICAP credential or recognized equivalent.
Approval is curriculum-specific.
Must have organized or conducted 1 international, 2 national, or 3 city-wide SUD-relevant trainings during the past 2 years.

Universities / Education Institutions

Accredited institutions can integrate the curricula into existing or new undergraduate, postgraduate or graduate courses.

Institutions must demonstrate relevance through the course description, goals and objectives, course outline, and relationship to the Universal Curricula or related curricula.

Contact Cary Hopkins Eyles at ICUDDR: eylesc@icuddr.org

Submit the Application

Apply through the Training Provider Application link.

Provide Trainer Information

Upload qualifying trainer CVs and recommendations.

Provide Legal Documentation

Provide proof of legal entity status, such as a license, permit, NGO registration, accreditation certificate from a government entity, or focal point endorsement.

Submit a One-Year Training Plan

Include the planned schedule, target audience and courses.

Regional Review

Contact the DAP regional coordinator for review and qualification.

GTP

Government Training Partner

TO

Training Organization

Education Provider

University / Education Institution

Training is available through governments and civil society organizations. Availability depends on location. The CPDAP provider listing can be used to identify providers. Some providers train only their own staff, while public training opportunities are available through the CPDAP website calendar.

The Training Provider Coordinator (TPC) is the person designated to approve an organization's access to materials and guide training and implementation. The relevant coordinator depends on the region.

Apply online through the Training Provider Application process. The regional coordinator reviews the organization's qualifications and can authorize access to the materials.

CPDAP members have participant manuals for UTC, UPC and URC. Trainer manuals and slides require a Training Provider application.

Self-led Basic UTC and UPC-M&S training is available through the CPDAP LMS.

Some translations and cultural adaptations are possible, including case studies, local statistics and information about primary narcotics. However, the core principles should not change. Providers are expected to maintain course integrity. Cultural adaptations should be reviewed by the coordinator.

Yes. Multiple providers can operate within a region, including government training partners. Examples include health ministries providing treatment training, education ministries providing prevention training, rehabilitation volunteers and professional continuing education for nurses and clinicians.

Providers may charge a reasonable fee for services and printing or material costs. The curriculum itself cannot be sold.

Sources should be cited according to the manuals. Trainers should not mix Universal Curricula materials with other materials unless approved by the coordinator, in order to preserve curriculum integrity and avoid conflicting principles.

Renewal takes place after three years if the organization's qualifications continue to be met.

Conduct at least 2 Universal Curricula trainings annually.
Accredited trainers complete at least 30 hours of CPD.
Adhere to the required data submission conditions.

A six-month probation period may be provided where deficiencies need to be addressed.

DAP requests proof relating to the complaint.

A three-team panel consisting of project managers and deputy directors reviews the complaint.

Baseless complaints are dismissed.

For a meritorious complaint, the Training Organization is notified and receives 7 calendar days to respond.

The panel recommends corrective action where appropriate.

Corrective-action deadlines are 30 days for a first offense and 15 days for a second offense. Repeated violations can place the Training Organization status on hold. During a hold, the organization cannot conduct DAP-related curriculum training.