Pre-Approved Institutions

[cmsmasters_row data_classes=”top-bar” data_padding_bottom=”40″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_img=”15678|http://traintn.swa2.sworps.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/traintn-banner-rev-2-300×88.png|medium” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_merge=”true” data_padding_right=”2″ data_padding_left=”2″ data_width=”fullwidth” data_shortcode_id=”ygju68hc07″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”ps99pudro9″ type=”h2″ font_size=”30″ line_height=”48″ font_weight=”bold” font_style=”normal” text_align=”center” color=”#ffffff” bg_color=”#d94b38″ border_radius=”2px” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″ animation_delay=”0″]TrainTN Catalog[/cmsmasters_heading] [cmsmasters_divider shortcode_id=”xfkctw9sar” width=”long” height=”0″ style=”solid” position=”center” margin_top=”15″ margin_bottom=”15″ animation_delay=”0″] [cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”bwz43d2j6c” animation_delay=”0″ classes=”hero-subtitle”]

TrainTN is the official clearinghouse for early childhood professional training recognized by the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS).

[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_classes=”top-bar” data_padding_bottom=”40″ data_padding_top=”140″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_img=”15678|http://traintn.swa2.sworps.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/traintn-banner-rev-2-300×88.png|medium” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed” data_shortcode_id=”gg2n7mx9g4″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/2″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”0066n8jrl6″ animation_delay=”0″] [/cmsmasters_text][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”2951vvampo” animation_delay=”0″ classes=”button-caption”]

Use this form to apply to become a TrainTN-approved trainer

[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/2″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”foqek1ow2″ animation_delay=”0″] [/cmsmasters_text][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”eh3bf1gg1f” animation_delay=”0″ classes=”button-caption”]

Log in to record attendance for TrainTN-approved training

[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_padding_bottom=”0″ data_padding_top=”25″ data_bg_color=”#ffffff” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed” data_shortcode_id=”0pm2kshp4m”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”ddrfed65m” animation_delay=”0″ classes=”catalog-categories-overview”]

The TrainTN Catalog is organized by TDHS into two categories to help EC Professionals identify and choose trainings that best meet professional development goals and training requirements:

[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_padding_bottom=”25″ data_padding_top=”25″ data_bg_color=”#ffffff” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed” data_shortcode_id=”aq1lqw41c8″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/2″ data_classes=”view-training-catalog”][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”lza641r5c” animation_delay=”0″]

TrainTN-Approved
Training Catalog

[/cmsmasters_text][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”lka94d2ocd” animation_delay=”0″]

Recurring and one-time training opportunities, including conferences at the national, state, and local levels

[/cmsmasters_text][cmsmasters_button shortcode_id=”uxbmp0qgdb” button_link=”https://catalog.traintn.org/” button_target=”blank” button_text_align=”center” button_font_weight=”normal” button_font_style=”normal” button_border_style=”solid” animation_delay=”0″]View Approved Trainings[/cmsmasters_button][/cmsmasters_column][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/2″ data_classes=”view-preapproved-institutions”][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”1qzddab0tf” animation_delay=”0″]

TrainTN-Approved
Institutions

[/cmsmasters_text][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”q7w9xi87ui” animation_delay=”0″]

Training opportunities available from
primary or expert source institutions

[/cmsmasters_text][cmsmasters_button shortcode_id=”zs4k7hqog4″ button_link=”https://traintn.swa2.sworps.utk.edu/pre-approved-institutions/” button_target=”self” button_text_align=”center” button_font_weight=”normal” button_font_style=”normal” button_border_style=”solid” animation_delay=”0″]View Approved Institutions[/cmsmasters_button][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”25″ data_bg_color=”#f4f4f4″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”fullwidth” data_shortcode_id=”t9orqgbe3j”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”h8ulq6uluc” animation_delay=”0″ classes=”preapproved-training-agencies”]

TrainTN-Approved Institutions (Updated August 6, 2025)

Institutions and agencies listed here are considered a primary or expert source for the trainings each provides and are TrainTN-approved.

Agency	Topic	Training/Courses At Least 1 Hour	Delivery Method	Special Consideration	Director Entry - Upload Verification
A Hospital or Health Care Provider	All Health and Safety and First-Aid	All	Face to Face and Online	Nurse or Doctor or Health Care Provider Training Staff Member	Handouts, Signed Speaker Agreement with Fee or Free
American Academy of Pediatrics	Medication Administration in Early Care and Education Settings	All	Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates
American Heart Association	CPR/First Aid	All	Face to Face	National Professional Organization	Certificate of Completion
American Montessori Society (when sponsored by an Accredited University or College)	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees Receipts
American Red Cross	CPR/First Aid	All	Face to Face	National Professional Organization	Certificate of Completion
Austin Peay State University	Accredited Early Childhood and Child Development Degree Programs	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees Receipts
Centers for Disease Control	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited IACET Provider	CEU Certificate of Completion
Conscious Discipline	All Early Childhood and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fee Receipts
Early Childhood Investigations	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Live Webinars	National Professional Organization	Certificate of Completion
Early Head Start	All Early Learning	All	Face to Face and Online	National Head Start Association	Certificate of Completion
East Tennessee State University	Accredited Early Childhood and Child Development Degree Programs	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees Receipts
EMS Safety	CPR/First Aid	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Certificate of Completion
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)	Emergency Preparedness	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	Emergency Preparedness	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates
Head Start	All Early Learning	All	Face to Face and Online	National Head Start Association	Certificate of Completion
Health and Safety Institute	CPR/First Aid	All	Face to Face and Online (Blended)	National Professional Organization	Certificate of Completion
McCormick Institute for Early Childhood, Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University	All Early Learning	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
Middle Tennessee State University	Accredited Early Childhood and Child Development Degree Programs	All	Face to Face Online	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees Receipts
National After School Association	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and state affiliated chapters	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovation	All Early Learning	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
National Child Care Association (NCCA)	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
National Council for Behavioral Health	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
National Safety Council	CPR/First Aid	All	Face to Face	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates
Porter-Leath	All Early Learning	All	Face to Face	Professional Organization	Certificate of Completion
SECA	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	Regional Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
TACEE and Affiliated Chapters	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	State Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
Tennessee College of Applied Technology	Child Development Associate, Teacher Assistant, Child Care Leader	All	Face to Face or Online	Certifications	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees Receipts
Tennessee Department of Children's Services	Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Training	All	Online	Tennessee State Agency	Completion Certificates
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (including Regional Intervention Program - RIP)	Trainings with Child Care Provider as the Primary Audience	All	Face to Face and Online	Tennessee State Agency	Completion Certificates
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)	Trainings with Child Care Provider as the Primary Audience	All	Face to Face	TEMA Trainer	Handouts, Signed Speaker Agreement with Fee or Free
Tennessee State University	Early Childhood and Child Development Degree Programs	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees Receipts
Tennessee Tech University	Early Childhood and Child Development Degree Programs	All	Face to Face	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcript, Semester Fee Receipts
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), including Institute of Child Nutrition	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	One class may equal less than one hour when submitted with other classes that together equal (at least) one hour.	Completion Certificates, Signed Speaker Agreement with Fee or Fees Receipts
TN Voices	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	Professional Organization	Completion Certificates
United Way of Greater Nashville	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	State Professional Organization	Completion Certificates
University of Memphis-College of Professional and Liberal Studies	Early Childhood and Child Development Degree Programs	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees Receipts
University of Tennessee or UT Chattanooga or UT Martin	Early Childhood and Child Development Degree Programs	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees Receipts
UT Extension Institute of Agriculture	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Certificate of Completion
Vanderbilt University	Early Childhood and Child Development Degree Programs	All	Face to Face and Online	Accredited College/University	Unofficial Transcripts, Semester Fees
WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts
Zero to Three	All Early Learning and School Age	All	Face to Face and Online	National Professional Organization Accredited IACET Provider	Completion Certificates, Fees Receipts

[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”z2q9n3n8vc” data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_bg_color=”#d94b38″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”30″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row]