Safe Zone Certified Trainer

Why become a Safe Zone Certified Trainer?

You can assist the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership in training the Temple community on gender and sexuality inclusion issues.

Our comprehensive Safe Zone programs provides a foundational approach in working towards LGBTQIA+ advocacy. These trainings are designed to create spaces that support inclusion and belonging across the campus and in within society. 

As a certified trainer, you assist others in:

  • Enhancing an individual's understanding of gender, sex, and sexuality
  • Engaging in dialogue surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community
  • Understanding the importance of inclusive language while also exploring pronoun usage
  • Engaging in activities to heighten LGBTQIA+ allyship and advocacy

Our office offers a comprehensive curriculum in training individuals in being certified for leading Safe Zone workshops.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Prior to signing up to the Safe Zone Certified Trainer course, individuals should meet the requirements listed below. 

Prerequisite Learning

Successful completion of Safe Zone I and Safe Zone II

Temple Community Member

Be an affiliated member of the Temple University community (e.g., student, staff, faculty, administrator)

  •  If a student, should be at least a junior in academic standing
Time Commitment

Commit to a minimum of one (1) year in facilitating Safe Zone workshops

Moderate Workshops

Facilitate at least one (1) Safe Zone workshop session per semester.

Qualifications

Complete all onboarding steps and the Certified Trainer application

Certification in four easy steps