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- Licensed Training Partner (LTP) Examples and Use Cases
The Licensed Training Partner (LTP) program will replace the Registered Education Ally (REA), which will be deprecated on January 1, 2026. This article outlines the changes and what it means for Scrum Alliance® training partners.
Licensed Training Partner (LTP) FAQs:
What is the Licensed Training Partner program?
The Licensed Training Provider (LTP) program recognizes businesses authorized to deliver and promote Scrum Alliance training, whether instructor-led and/or on-demand.
LTPs receive exclusive business benefits, including:
- Ability to list courses in Scrum Alliance Course Search (global marketplace)
- Exclusive enterprise training referrals and co-marketing opportunities
- Options to bundle, license, and resell on-demand content
- Access to services designed to enhance visibility and growth
Whether you're an independent trainer or a large training business, the LTP program offers flexible pathways designed to support your growth and expand your reach to more learners.
What is changing in 2026?
In the 2026 renewal cycle, Scrum Alliance will be formally separating status as an individual who is certified to train Scrum Alliance courses (i.e., a CST® or CSAT) (“Trainers”) and businesses that are licensed to list public Scrum Alliance courses on course search and elsewhere (“Licensed Training Partners” or “LTPs”).
Why is Scrum Alliance making this change?
The introduction of the LTP structure will accomplish several goals for Scrum Alliance. First, it offers a lower cost option to Trainers who wish to train but don’t need to pay for the rights to be a business partner with Scrum Alliance. Second, it creates a clean economic relationship between Scrum Alliance and our training partners, which is distinct from the certification-based relationship with our individual Trainers as members and certification holders. Third, it puts all training partners, whether Trainer-owned or not, under one unified and coherent program. This should reduce costs for the vast majority of our trainers, while also maturing and clarifying SAI’s relationship with its training partners.
Who can apply to be an LTP?
Any training company that wishes to offer public Scrum Alliance instructor-led courses and that works with one or more certified Trainers. This includes Trainer-owned companies as well as third-party companies that are currently eligible to participate in the REA program.
Can a trainer own an LTP?
Yes, definitely!
Can a non-trainer own an LTP?
Yes, just as a non-trainer can own a REA today.
What will happen with the Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally™ (REA) program?
The REA program will be deprecated and all current REAs are invited to apply as LTPs instead. From a practical perspective, nothing much should change.
What rights does a trainer certification without an LTP provide?
A certified trainer (CST, CSAT) will have the right to instruct the courses they are approved to train either privately or publicly through an LTP and to recommend students for certification. While certified trainers may offer their own private courses, only LTPs may offer public courses and post on course search.
Can a Trainer offer Scrum Alliance courses without an LTP?
A Trainer can offer private courses only without an LTP. A Trainer may only offer public courses through an LTP, whether it be the Trainer’s own LTP, a partnership with other Trainers, or a third-party LTP. Public courses include listings on Course Search, websites, ads, third-party partner platforms, and social media.
Can an LTP offer Scrum Alliance courses without a Trainer?
No. Just as is the case today for REAs, an LTP must work with one or more Trainers who are authorized to offer Scrum Alliance courses.
What are the requirements to qualify as an LTP?
All LTPs must comply with Scrum Alliance policies, including the minimum advertised price policy, course cancellation rules, course listing requirements, branding guidelines, and more. Failure to comply with these policies may result in revocation of LTP license and right to offer public Scrum Alliance courses.
All LTP's must comply with program requirements as defined in LTP Program Overview.
Can LTPs sell Scrum Alliance on-demand courses?
Yes, subject to a licensing agreement with Scrum Alliance. For more information, please contact our Chief Revenue Officer, Dean Hanson.
Trainer and Licensed Training Partner (LTP) Fees
What is the difference between the trainer fee and the LTP fee?
Trainer status is separate from LTP status. Individual trainer certifications (CST, CSAT) will focus on your expertise and training ability. Businesses that want to post public courses, be featured in our Training Partner Search, or have access to other benefits of the LTP program, will need to apply separately to become an LTP.
Please note that public course listings on the Scrum Alliance website will only appear through an approved Licensed Training Partner (LTP). Independent trainers will still be able to offer and deliver private courses under their own organization, but those courses won’t be listed publicly on the Course Search page unless they become an LTP.
How do I know if my business should become an LTP or not?
If you plan to list public courses under your business (Scrum Alliance website or elsewhere), your business would need to become an LTP. Please see the differences between the options below. More examples and scenarios are included at the bottom of this article).
- Trainer certification only: This option is for trainers who want to focus solely on training and not operate a public-facing business. Certified trainers can deliver private courses or work with LTPs who will post courses publicly on their behalf. Please note you would not be able to create public listings on Scrum Alliance's Course Search page or other websites.
- Single-Trainer LTP: Single-Trainer LTPs are licensed to deliver and publish courses for one trainer only. They will receive all LTP program benefits. This option is perfect for individual trainers who work alone and want the option to train privately or post their own courses publicly.
- Multi-Trainer LTP: This option is designed for businesses that plan to publicly post courses and work with two or more trainers.
What does the annual trainer certification fee cost?
The annual cost for trainer certification is $2,000 USD, but Scrum Alliance is providing discounts to trainers based on the country where they live in accordance with the World Bank’s 4 global groups:
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World Bank Group 1 |
World Bank Group 2 |
World Bank Group 3 |
World Bank Group 4 |
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| Trainer Certification - Regionalized | $2,000 | $1,907 | $1,860 | $1,814 | |
| Estimated # trainers* | 215 | 19 | 16 | 0 | |
Do trainer certification fees increase as trainers are approved to train more courses?
No. All trainers pay a flat $2,000 fee (or less, depending on the trainer’s region) regardless of which and how many courses they are approved to train.
Is there an early-bird discount for trainer fees?
Yes, you will receive 20% off your trainer renewal fee if you renew between November 17 through November 30, 2025. If you received a promotional flyer in the mail, please note you won't need to enter this code—the discount will already be applied throughout this date period. Please note this is solely 20% off the trainer fee; the LTP fee isn't included as part of this promotion.
What rights does an LTP have?
An LTP has the right to list public Scrum Alliance courses provided a certified trainer is assigned to train to each one, and to use Scrum Alliance trademarks including an LTP badge.
What does an LTP license cost a trainer?
Annual LTP fees for active trainers will vary based on whether it is a single-trainer or multi-trainer LTP.
For trainers, the annual LTP fee will be $2,000 USD for a single-trainer LTP (i.e., to list courses only on one trainer’s behalf) or $4,000 for a multi-trainer LTP (i.e., to list courses on behalf of two or more trainers). For clarity, the LTP fee would need to be paid only once annually for the LTP as an organization there would be no added fee to the LTP’s trainers.
As an example, if Al, Bob, and Craig all work for ABC Training Corp, Al, Bob, and Craig would each individually pay their own trainer certification fees of $2,000 each. ABC Training Corp would pay one multi-trainer fee of $4,000 and be able to list courses for Al, Bob, and Craig.
What does an LTP license cost a non-trainer?
LTP fees for trainers will vary based on whether it is a single-trainer or multi-trainer LTP. A single-trainer annual LTP license will cost $5,000. A multi-trainer LTP license will cost $7,000.
Are LTP fees discounted based on the LTP’s region, similar to trainer renewal fees?
No.
Licensed Training Partner (LTP) Examples and Use Cases
Below you'll find some scenarios of what your LTP and trainer fee could look.