EXPERT ERG TRAINER CERTIFICATON

You've Done the Work. Now Help Others Do It Better.


The Expert ERG Trainer Certification is for experienced ERG practitioners who are ready to train ERG leaders inside their organization in the most cost-efficent way — becoming licensed to deliver ELA's proven curriculum, and eligible to join ELA's global training faculty.

This is an application-based certification. Approval is required before enrollment, because the quality of ELA's training depends on the quality of our trainers.

Former ERG Leaders
ERG Oversight Managers
DEI Consultants & Practitioners
HR/DEI Professionals
L&D Specialists

 

THE PROCESS ↓
INVESTMENT
$2995
USD
Paid after application approval. Includes all program materials, class observation and co-teaching sessions, and ERG program policies and plan review. Certification must be completed within 12 months of purchase.
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
  • Licensed to deliver ELA curriculum within your organization
  • Added to ELA's global faculty roster and ELA website feature (optional)
  • Certificate + Signature + LinkedIn credentialing
Who This Is For
You’re the Right Fit If
Any of These Sounds Like You
You’ve led or managed ERGs and want to formalize your expertise

You understand how ERGs operate in practice and want a structured, recognized curriculum that allows you to train others with consistency and credibility.

You want to build an internal ERG training capability

You’re looking for a flexible and cost-efficient way to train ERG leaders inside your organization using ELA’s curriculum and certification standards. Once certified, internal delivery reduces cost to $149 USD per learner, which includes membership access and training materials.

You want to join a globally recognized faculty

Certification qualifies you for consideration within ELA’s training faculty and delivery network, supporting opportunities to extend your impact across organizations and regions.

This is not an open-enrollment course. ELA reviews every application before approving enrollment. The quality of our training depends on the quality of our trainers.
THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Five Steps from Application
to Certified Trainer
1
Apply
Submit your application including your ERG background, relevant experience, and what you intend to do with the certification. ELA reviews all applications before approving enrollment.
2
Upon approval — complete documentation and pay
You'll receive a program agreement, travel policy, and payment link for the $2,995 program fee. US-based applicants also submit a W9. Applicants from outside the United States submit a W8.
3
Complete the full Blueprint suite — and earn your Leader Cert
Access all ERG Blueprint materials and complete the full suite. This also earns you the ERG Leader Certification.
ERG Leader Certification included — no separate purchase needed
4
Attend an ELA session as an observer, then co-teach
Observe one full ELA client training session, then co-teach a second session alongside a certified trainer.
5
Certification — and what comes next
Upon successful co-training, you're certified and eligible for ELA’s trainer network.
Faculty roster inclusion is optional, not automatic
WHAT CERTIFICATION ENABLES
  • Train your organization using ELA’s licensed curriculum
  • Join ELA’s global faculty network
  • Add a recognized credential to your professional profiles
  • Optional listing in ELA’s trainer directory

This isn’t a passive certification. It’s designed for practitioners actively leading ERGs and building real-world expertise.

 

John Sands

Why John became a Certified Expert ERG Trainer

READY TO APPLY?

Applications Are Reviewed
On a Rolling Basis.

If you have the ERG background and the commitment to delivering high-quality training, we want to hear from you. Complete the application and a member of the ELA team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

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Questions before applying? Email [email protected] .

 

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