Help kids and adults who struggle with reading and writing by becoming a Certified Dyslexia Trainer with us. New program launching in Summer 2025.
Register Your InterestOur course content develops your pedagogical and didactic skills, enabling you to support people with dyslexia in their everyday lives.
We have been educating customers in 64 countries worldwide in the field of dyslexia for the past 25 years.
Gain a recognized certification accredited by the American Dyslexia Association (ADA) and the International Federation of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Associations (IFDDA).
It is important for teachers to be able to support dyslexic students, who are often misunderstood by their peers and have a difficult time learning.
The content of the Certified Dyslexia Trainer Program develops your pedagogical and didactic skills.
With our support, you will acquire new competencies as a trainer and gain insight into how those skills can help dyslexic learners.
Our program covers the latest scientific research in reading and literacy, including best practices for the identification, assessment, and intervention of reading difficulties and disabilities.
Learn to implement evidence-based literacy instruction for students in an emotionally supportive environment to strengthen reading, spelling, and writing.
Gain hands-on experience through supervised practice teaching sessions and personalized feedback from expert instructors.
The online program begins in Summer 2025. Flexible scheduling allows you to complete the certification while maintaining your current professional commitments.
You can start the certification program at any time. The start date is determined by you, and there are no fixed dates. In Summer 2025, we will roll out the new program.
All individuals working in the fields of education, psychology, and medicine, such as teachers, educators, pre-school teachers, psychologists, doctors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, reading/learning specialists, and those currently in training become proficient in these fields, are best suited for the certification program.
However, the certification program is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about dyslexia and other reading and spelling difficulties, and who is seeking to fulfill a meaningful purpose in life by providing much needed assistance to affected individuals.
The certification program to become a Certified Dyslexia Trainer has been reviewed and accredited by various state and private organizations and is conducted according to strict quality standards. The Dyslexia Research Center USA (DRC USA) is accredited by the American Dyslexia Association (ADA) and the International Federation of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Associations (IFDDA).
The theoretical portion of the Dyslexia Trainer Certification Program consists of ten modules that must be studied independently and then completed through answering exam questions. Upon completion, you will submit the practical examination documents in the form of a diploma examination to receive your certification as a "Certified Dyslexia Trainer".
After completing the diploma examination, you are qualified and authorized to identify dyslexia or reading and writing difficulties on a pedagogical and didactic level and to support children and adults who have dyslexia. With the receipt of the certificate, you are entitled to use the professional title "Certified Dyslexia Trainer" and can join the American Dyslexia Association (ADA).
"Certified Dyslexia Trainer – We can help" is a registered trademark. Only graduates of this Dyslexia Trainer Certification Program may use the Certified Dyslexia Trainer logo.
The complete study time is 48 weeks.
The tuition options for the Certified Dyslexia Trainer program include a weekly plan at $9.95 per week (50% off the regular $19.90), which delivers new lessons weekly, provides full access to previous materials, allows self-paced learning, and can be canceled anytime. Alternatively, the full tuition option is a one-time payment of $450 (regularly $900), offering immediate access to all 48 lessons for a year, full use of diagnostic tools and training software, and official certification as a Dyslexia Trainer. Both options include a recognized Dyslexia Certificate upon completion and are designed to prepare participants to professionally support children with dyslexia.
Please use the online enrollment form to register for the Dyslexia Trainer Certification Program. Please don't forget to attach a copy of your ID. Within 1-2 business days you will receive an email as to whether you have been accepted for the program. You can then pay the entire tuition fee or the 1st installment securely and conveniently in the online payment center with online transfer or credit card. After your payment has been received, you will be given access to the online student portal and the Dyslexia Trainer Certification Program can begin for you.
The American Dyslexia Association is a non-profit organization that provides support and resources for individuals with dyslexia and their families. The organization offers information and advice on dyslexia, as well as advocacy and support for individuals with dyslexia in educational and workplace settings. The American Dyslexia Association also works to increase awareness and understanding of dyslexia among the general public and serves as the professional association for Certified Dyslexia Trainers.