The Field of Youth Work
Youth Development
Communications
Ethics
Intercultural Engagement
Behavioral Intervention
At-Risk Behaviors
Mental Health Basics
Click the links above to choose trainings by focus area of our competency framework. As a convenience, our newest On-Demand and Live Online trainings are listed below.

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Creating Cultures of Liberation and Justice

Free to YIPA Members

1.5 hour training
95% approval rating
Focus Area 5: Intercultural Engagement

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Interactive Course

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Lead With Influence From Where You Are

Free to YIPA Members

1 hour training
100% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Youth, Social Media, and Body Image

Free to YIPA Members

1.5 hour training
100% approval rating
Focus Area 8: Mental Health Basics

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On-Demand Webinar

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Bridging Community Programming and Youth Work

Free to YIPA Members

1.5 hour training
91% approval rating
Focus Area 1: The Field of Youth Work

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Live Online Trainings

Live Online
Thursday, May 29, 2025
11:00 am to noon Central Time

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Ethical Decision-Making in Youth Work

Free to YIPA Members

1 hour training
Focus Area 4: Ethics

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The Art and Science of Youth Work certificate blends technical competency with personal growth strategies so you'll be your best for young people.
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Professional Development for Youth Workers

YIPA provides professional development for youth workers so that they can better support the young people they serve. By providing youth workers with professional development, they become highly effective in helping young people develop their unique skills and talents.

Youth Support Worker Training

YIPA provides youth support worker training so that individuals and teams of youth workers can become the best youth workers than can be. We provide youth worker training so youth workers and youth-serving agencies can achieve better outcomes for the young people they serve.

Training For Youth Workers

YIPA provides exceptional training for youth workers so they can become highly effective in their support of young people. This includes online training for youth workers in the eight core competencies of effective youth work including the field of youth work, youth development, communications, ethics, and more.

Training For Working With Youth

We provide exceptional training for working with youth, which is essential for youth workers to effectively support them. In a complex world where there are many messages via television, radio, streaming devices, podcasts, social media, and more, young people need a trusted ally – you, their youth worker.

You have a difficult task in developing trust, which is why working with young people training is needed. Let our learning opportunities and support help you be at your best in connecting with and supporting the young people you serve.

Contact us to learn more about becoming a YIPA member, our resources and results, and how we can help you more effectively connect with and support young people.

Professional Development for Youth Workers

YIPA provides professional development for youth workers so that they can better support the young people they serve. By providing youth workers with professional development, they become highly effective in helping young people develop their unique skills and talents.

Youth Support Worker Training

YIPA provides opportunities and support to increase youth support worker training so that individuals and teams of youth workers can become the best youth workers than can be. We provide these learning opportunities for youth worker training to better support youth workers and the youth-serving agencies they represent.

Training For Youth Workers

YIPA provides high-quality training for youth workers so they can become highly effective in their support of young people. This includes online training for youth workers, that are exceptional training courses in the eight core competencies of effective youth work including the field of youth work, youth development, communications, ethics, and more.

Training For Working With Youth

We provide exceptional training for working with youth, which is essential for youth workers to effectively support them. In a complex world where there are many messages via television, radio, streaming devices, podcasts, social media, and more, young people need a trusted ally – you, their youth worker.

You have a difficult task in developing trust, which is why working with young people training is needed. Let our learning opportunities and support help you be at your best in connecting with and supporting the young people you serve.

Contact us to learn more about our membership, our experience and resources, and how we can help you more effectively connect with and support young people.

Make A Difference With Dynamic Youth Support Worker Training

Every youth worker has the potential to transform the lives of young people positively. The right tools, mindset, and support are essential to make this impact. That is where professional development for youth workers plays a vital role. YIPA's training courses offer a unique blend of growth-oriented training and actionable skills.

Comprehensive Youth Worker Training for Personal and Professional Growth

Effective youth work requires more than just passion—it demands continuous personal and professional growth. YIPA provides a wide range of youth support worker training options that cater to various needs and professional goals.

  • The Art & Science of Youth Work Certificate Course delivers an in-depth understanding of the eight core competencies that comprise excellence in youth work.
  • For those seeking customized youth worker training, YIPA’s extensive library of live online sessions and on-demand resources is tailored to the unique challenges of youth work.

Accessible Online Training for Youth Workers

Flexibility matters as much as content quality. That is why YIPA’s online training for youth workers is designed to fit into any schedule. Participants gain exclusive access to comprehensive learning resources when it best fits their schedule, ensuring that professional growth does not have to compete with other core youth worker responsibilities.

YIPA’s working with young people training goes beyond foundational topics. It addresses real-world issues that young people encounter every day, such as navigating mental health challenges, promoting online safety, and young people experiencing homelessness or adversity.

Your Go-To for Training Services

We provide more than just training for working with youth—it is an opportunity to enhance your skills, align with current best practices, and make an enduring and a long - lasting positive impact. To learn more about YIPA’s exceptional training visit our Become A Member web page. Or to get answers to your questions about training for youth workers, reach out to us today at info@yipa.org.