The Oregon Center for Career Development (OCCD) administers the Oregon Registry Trainer Program (ORTP) which includes childhood care and education trainers, the training session approval system, and the Sponsoring Organization system. ORTP implements statewide standards and offers certification for certified trainers, training sessions, and Sponsoring Organizations grounded in best practices, current research, community needs, and adult education. Additionally, the ORTP team develops and approves statewide training in collaboration with experts in the field.
If you have questions or need more information about the Oregon Registry Trainer Program, please call 503-725-8535 or email occdtrainer@pdx.edu.
Certified Trainers
Certified Registry Trainers offer independent certified training sessions accepted by the Oregon Registry, which means the training sessions also satisfy Oregon’s Child Care Licensing Division licensing requirements.
Trainer Program Guidebook
The Oregon Registry Trainer Program Guidebook provides resources and supports for Oregon Registry certified trainers and Sponsoring Organizations who provide quality professional development training opportunities for the workforce throughout Oregon.
Certified Training
Only certified Oregon Registry Trainers and Sponsoring Organizations may offer Oregon Registry Trainer Program Certified Training.
Sponsoring Organizations
The Oregon Registry Trainer Program partners with organizations that offer training to Oregon’s professionals. Sponsoring Organizations may include resource and referral programs, professional organizations, Head Start programs, and child care training programs.
Certified Trainer Directory & Training Inventory
If you’d like to find a certified trainer or training in Oregon, visit the Oregon Registry Online Trainer Search.