CTI: Certified Tailoring Instructor

Description

Certified Tailoring Instructor (CTI)

Preparing Instructors to Lead with Standards

The Certified Tailoring Instructor (CTI) course prepares instructors and training partners to deliver consistent, standards-based instruction that supports learner progression, credentialing, and employer readiness.

CTI focuses on the instructional practices behind strong professional training, including objective assessment, constructive coaching, remediation, documentation, learner support, safety, and consistent application of ATSA Standards.

The course helps bridge the space between education and professional practice by preparing instructors to guide learners toward recognized skills, credentials, and workforce pathways in tailoring, fitting, alterations, and related sewing trades.

Course topics include:

• Standards-based instruction and learner support
• Objective skills assessment
• Constructive coaching and feedback
• Identifying learning barriers and remediation needs
• Documentation and evaluation practices
• Safety, ethics, and professional responsibility
• Consistent application of ATSA Standards
• Preparing learners for credentialing and professional practice

Best for:

• Tailoring and alterations instructors
• Career and technical education faculty
• Workforce development trainers
• Sewing program instructors
• Employer trainers and lead staff
• Training partners preparing learners for ATSA credentialing

Course Format
Self-paced online instruction with knowledge checks and final assessment.

Course Fee: $199
ATSA Professional Membership required.