A. Guidelines for Participation in TTT/TOT Programs. IBCT upholds the principle that trainers must meet international standards of qualification. Therefore, we strictly prohibit IBCT certified trainers, regardless of their certification level, from engaging or participating in Train-The-Trainer (TTT) or Training of Trainers (TOT) programs unless these programs are delivered and overseen by IBCT. IBCT-certified trainers who violate this article of the Code of Conduct will be promptly disqualified and their IBCT certification will be revoked.

B. Professional Attitude.  The reliance of managers of private and public institutions on the advice of trainers imposes an obligation to maintain high standards of integrity and competence. In recognition of the public interest and their obligation to the profession, members & trainers must:

• Exercise independence in thought and action.
• Hold the affairs of their clients in strict confidence.
• Continuously strive to improve their professional skills.
• Advance professional standards of training.
• Treat similarly situated people similarly, while taking account of human, cultural, and other differences.
• Uphold the honor and dignity of the profession.
• Maintain the IBCT standards of personal conduct.
• Promote a fair, safe, and sustainable learning environment.
• Strive to achieve the balance between interest as a trainer and that of the client.

C. Independence and Objectivity. Members and trainers must maintain independence and objectivity in their professional activities. They must not offer, solicit, or accept any gift, benefit, compensation, or consideration that reasonably could be expected to compromise their own or another’s independence and objectivity.

D. Misinterpretation. Members and trainers must not knowingly make any misrepresentations relating to training & HRD, recommendations, actions, or other professional activities.

E. Misconduct. Members and trainers must not engage in any professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit or commit any act that reflects adversely on their professional reputation, integrity, or competence.

A. Disclosure of Conflicts. Members and trainers must make full and fair disclosure of all matters that could reasonably be expected to impair their independence and objectivity or interfere with respective duties to their clients, prospective clients, and trainees. They must ensure that such disclosures are prominent, are delivered in plain language, and communicate the relevant information effectively.

B. Referral Fees. Members and trainers must disclose to IBCT and their clients, and prospective clients, as appropriate, any compensation, consideration, or benefit received from, or paid to, others for the recommendation of IBCT services.

A. Conduct as a trainer in any training program. IBCT Certified trainers must not engage in any conduct that compromises the reputation, integrity, validity, or security of the IBCT examinations.

B. Reference to IBCT foundation, the IBCT designation, and the IBCT Training Programs. When referring to IBCT, IBCT membership, the IBCT designation, or candidacy in any IBCT Programs, members and trainers must not misrepresent or exaggerate the meaning or implications of membership in IBCT foundation, holding the IBCT designation, or candidacy in the IBCT Program. They must show the ultimate respect to all IBCT-related issues as well.