1. The official BITA website is the primary reference for all rules and regulations. These regulations constitute an initial version subject to review and amendment.

2. Fees and service charges published on the website may be changed at any time without prior notice, except for active memberships or previously agreed-upon fees.

3. Membership titles, specifications, services, and service forms may be modified at any time without prior notice, except for titles associated with active memberships.

4. Failure of a member to comply with BITA regulations may result in immediate cancellation of membership without any right to refund.

5. BITA is not responsible for any transactions conducted through non-authorized parties.

6. BITA does not sell or distribute members’ email addresses, phone numbers, or physical addresses to promoters. If a request is made to contact a member, BITA will obtain the member’s consent or provide a communication channel when a trainer is requested by an external entity.

7. BITA may enter agreements with training centers to provide specialized services such as periodic motivational assessments and issuing renewable training licenses for their trainers every four years.

8. BITA does not authorize the opening of branches in any country or city managed by individuals outside BITA’s official staff.

9. Representatives are not permitted to carry BITA stamps or issue certificates, membership cards, or training documents on behalf of BITA.

10. Financial transfers must be sent to BITA’s bank account or through approved transfer companies, and the sender must bear the transfer fees. BITA will provide transfer details upon request.

11. For original printed membership documents (new or renewed), international express shipping fees of $50 USD apply. Costs may be higher for countries facing political or logistical difficulties. Members may request electronic copies instead and postpone receiving originals.

1. BITA membership constitutes a contractual agreement granting the member all benefits associated with the membership type as published on the official website.

2. Membership applications may be submitted directly or through BITA representatives, accompanied by an ID/passport copy and a personal photo.

3. BITA will reject any application if the applicant does not explicitly agree to the final three terms in the application form.

4. BITA reserves the right to accept or reject any membership application that does not meet approval criteria.

5. BITA may publish members’ data and photos on its website.

6. BITA may use members’ names and data for promotional or welcoming purposes; photos require explicit consent.

7. Fees paid after receiving services are non-refundable. Refunds requested before service delivery will be subject to transfer fees.

8. Members may upgrade from Certified Trainer to International Certified Trainer upon meeting requirements and paying the applicable fee.

9. Members may not downgrade from Fellowship to Certified Trainer or International Certified Trainer except by submitting a new membership application and paying full fees.

10. Each membership type has its own conditions and benefits as published on the website.

11. Certified Trainer membership has three categories (A, B, C). BITA determines the appropriate category based on experience.

12. Training departments within institutions must submit membership applications stamped by the institution.

13. Category A Certified Trainer membership requires passing a special evaluation sent by BITA.

14. Certified Trainers may request category upgrades (C→B or B→A) upon renewal and submission of required documents.

15. Members may apply for Lifetime Membership after renewing their trainer or center membership six times (not necessarily consecutively). Fellowship members and training license holders are excluded. Approved applicants must pay the lifetime membership fee and shipping charges. Lifetime membership may be discontinued for new applicants at any time, but remains valid for previously approved members.

1. Active members may register their training courses and packages free of charge within the limits specified for their membership type, request trainee certificates for registered programs, and register or renew memberships for others and receive predetermined commissions.

2. Members may register a number of training packages annually for free based on their membership type. Additional packages may be registered for $100 USD each.

3. Registration processing takes 3–10 days, after which BITA issues a registration certificate with a unique accreditation number.

4. All members may request training certificates and cards for their trainees for registered programs.

5. Certificates and cards are issued only in English and include a reference number for verification.

6. To request certificates, members must first register the training package by submitting the registration form along with training materials (PowerPoint, trainee manual, exercises, etc.).

7. After receiving the registration certificate, members may submit trainee names using the official trainee registration form.

8. BITA reviews trainee names but is not responsible for typographical errors; members bear reprinting and reshipping costs.

9. BITA accepts only Word documents for forms; images or PDFs are not accepted.

10. Printed and electronic certificates are available for specific fees.

11. Printed certificates are shipped internationally at the member’s expense.

12. Electronic certificates are sent as JPEG, JPG, or PDF.

13. BITA provides high quality logo files upon request.

14. Active members may receive annual rewards for registering new members or requesting large numbers of certificates.

Members with Certified Trainer or International Certified Trainer membership may request accreditation for 7 free packages annually. Fellowship members may request 1 free package, and accredited institutions may request 10 free packages per year. BITA guarantees full protection of members’ rights in their registered packages. (“Registration of training packages does not constitute intellectual property registration.”)

Training Program Types

• Workshops: No minimum hours; certificates issued as Attended, Finished, Completed, or Passed.

• Train-the-Trainer Programs: Minimum 20 hours; same certificate types.

• Training Programs: Minimum 20 hours; same certificate types.

• Diploma Programs: Minimum 36 hours; certificates issued only as Passed/Successfully Completed with final evaluation.

Notes

• BITA issues completion certificates only after training ends.

• Registering a training package does not grant intellectual property rights.

Express shipping starts at $50 USD, with higher costs for certain countries or cities. Members may request electronic copies instead.

To approve accreditation for trainer preparation packages, the following conditions must be met:

1. Trainer must have at least 5 years of experience and 500 training hours (exceptions may be granted).

2. Trainer must hold BITA Category A Certified Trainer membership.

3. Trainer must have completed a Train the Trainer course from an accredited institution.

4. Trainer must have delivered or assisted in delivering the package.

5. Package must include at least 25 training hours.

6. Full training material must be submitted.

7. Content must match the course title.

8. Package must include core topics such as training fundamentals, trainer competencies, training strategies, evaluation methods, communication skills, BITA ethics, and specialized exercises.

Members must agree to the BITA Code of Ethics when applying for membership or a training license. The code includes commitments to honesty, accuracy, respect, confidentiality, professional conduct, fair competition, continuous development, and adherence to quality standards.

Members may use the BITA logo on their course certificates only to indicate membership or program registration, and only with prior approval. BITA prohibits any usage implying BITA issued the certificate or collaborated in the program unless an official agreement exists. Non compliance may result in immediate membership cancellation.

BITA may cancel membership without prior notice and without refund in cases of:

• Misuse of membership

• Unethical or illegal behavior

• Offenses against BITA, its founders, administrators, or members

• Violations of the BITA Code of Ethics

• Violations of BITA rules or regulations.