Community Training Sessions

Community Training Sessions are introductory training sessions that meet Set One standards of the Core Body of Knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to provide an overview of basic principles, theories, and/or research.

These sessions are developed independently and offered by:

  • Oregon Registry Community Trainers,
  • Oregon Registry Master Trainers,
  • Registered Sponsoring Organizations

Community Training Sessions do not have to be approved by Oregon Registry Trainer Program Review Teams , it is an option to receive peer review.


Master Training Sessions

Master Training Sessions are intermediate or advanced sessions that meet Set Two or Set Three standards of the Core Body of Knowledge.

Set Two sessions present intermediate knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to build on previous knowledge by having professionals use what they have already learned and experienced to think in-depth and to learn more. Sessions are developed assuming that participants already have basic knowledge of the subject in order to participate at this intermediate level of complexity.

Set Three sessions present advanced knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to provide in-depth study of the session topic. Sessions provide opportunities for analysis, comparison, critical examination, evaluation, research, and/or practical study. Set Three participants are expected to already have significant and/or intermediate knowledge of and professional experience in the session topic.

Master Training Sessions are developed independently and offered by:

  • Oregon Registry Master Trainers
  • Registered Sponsoring Organizations

Master Training Sessions must be pre-approved by Oregon Registry Trainer Program Review Teams before they are offered.


You may access a list of all Set One, Set Two, and Set Three Training Sessions that have been approved by Oregon Registry Trainer Program Review Teams.

If you have additional questions or comments or specific feedback about a Community or Master Training Session, contact:

Beverly Briggs, Training & Education Coordinator
Toll Free: (877) 725-8535;
(503) 725-8275
Fax: (503) 725-5430
Email: occdtrainer@pdx.edu