To meet the need for students, Playback companies, universities, and other institutions to have a means of identifying fully competent trainers, the Centre for Playback Theatre has developed an accreditation program.
New applications are considered twice a year (see next deadline and information on how to apply below).
Applications are reviewed by an independent Accreditation Board, appointed by the Centre board, made up of long-established practitioners and trainers. Accreditation Board members, who are unpaid, serve for up to three years, replacing themselves with other accredited trainers. The current board is Andrea Sandoval (Mexico), Aniko Kaposvari (Austria), Cheraé Halley (South Africa), Kiki Ng (Hong Kong), Olga Sanachina (Russia).
The Centre acknowledges, and supports, the reality that training by people who are not qualified (or not yet qualified) to be accredited will continue. But the accreditation program creates benchmarks of highly competent training for those who seek training on this level. Having these benchmarks also encourages more people to obtain thorough training in order to one day qualify for accreditation.
For more information on Accreditation and How It Works please review THIS document.
View a list of our Accredited Trainers HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS:
New applicants must pay a non-returnable application fee (USD $50 or $25, according to annual income) and submit an application form.
Applicants are also required to agree to a Code of Ethics and to commit to Supervision.
Once the accreditation is granted, there will be a registration fee to be paid (between USD $150 and $15, according to annual income), a certificate will be issued, and the trainer will receive a link to create their profile on this website. That profile can be updated anytime by the trainer.
Registration is for three years, after which renewal is required. The process of renewing requires another application to be submitted and evaluated by the Accreditation Board. Once renewal is granted, another registration fee must be paid.
Fees cover administrative expenses.
Applicants who disagree with the Accreditation Board’s decision may use the appeals process described HERE.
*** The next application deadline is May 23rd, 2025. ***
HOW TO APPLY:
RENEWAL PROCESS:
When it is getting close to the deadline for a trainer’s status to be up for renewal, further instructions will be sent by email. The renewal application form is HERE for consultation. You may download it or copy it for your own use.
For any inquiries, please contact office@playbackcentre.org.
