The course is taught live online by Sarah Gough, MSW, Executive Director of Play for Peace, who has led trainer certification courses alongside our global trainer community since 2012. The next cohort begins in September 2026 with six live sessions of 90 minutes each, held every other week, plus short practice assignments between sessions. Certification is completed with a final facilitation project reviewed by Play for Peace.

Tuition for the Certified Trainer Course is $2,500 USD, in line with comparable train-the-trainer certifications in experiential education.

Because we believe skilled peacebuilders exist in every community and economy, we offer pay-as-you-can pricing. Please do not let cost stop you from applying. When you apply, you will simply tell us what you are able to contribute.

Certification is the beginning, not the end. When you complete the course, you sign the Play for Peace Trainer Agreement and officially join our global trainer community. From there, you receive a trainer profile on our website to promote your workshops, access to exclusive trainer resources and curriculum, and monthly trainer calls where trainers around the world share learning and support each other. Most importantly, you become part of how Play for Peace grows. When schools, nonprofits, and communities request training in your region, we connect them with you. Certified Trainers renew their membership annually, staying active in the community and current in the methodology.