Suicide Prevention for College Student (SPCS) GatekeepersINSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Become a SPCS Gatekeepers Certified Instructor and provide impactful, evidence-based suicide prevention trainings for college students.
Our flexible, self-paced process makes it easy to get certified and start making a difference.
A Nationally Recognized Best Practice
In 2023, the SPCS Gatekeepers Program was reviewed and accepted into the Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s Best Practices Registry.
It is the only program in the Registry specifically developed for — and backed by evidence for — use with college students, making it a truly unique and trusted resource in campus suicide prevention.
How it Works
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Read the SPCS Gatekeepers Instructor Manual
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Watch the Instructor Training Video
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Pass the short Instructor Quiz
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Get Certified and unlock full access to all training materials
Track your Impact
Clover is committed to improving the SPCS Gatekeepers Program through ongoing research. Certified instructors receive personalized QR codes to collect anonymous survey data from student participants before and after each training.
As a thank you, you’ll receive a free Annual Training Outcomes Report that includes:
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Number and demographics of students trained
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Changes in suicide prevention knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes
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Instructor and participant feedback
Participation is optional. If you’d prefer not to share your training data to support Clover’s ongoing research on the SPCS program, you can opt out at any time.
Pricing
Instructor Certification (Valid for 3 years)
Includes:
Printed and downloadable Instructor Manual
Downloadable training slides and handouts
Personalized QR codes for collecting training data
Annual Training Outcomes Report
Instructor Re-Certification (Every 3 years)
The SPCS Gatekeepers Program is updated every few years to include the most recent research in the field.
Recertification includes:
Updated Instructor Training Video
Updated Instructor Manual
Updated training slides and handouts
Optional Add-Ons
Continuing Education (3 CE credits)
APA-approved CE credits available for licensed mental health professionals who complete the Certification course
Real-Time Data Dashboard (Annual Fee)
For instructors who want real-time insights into their training outcomes, Clover offers a personalized Data Dashboard add-on. Purchasing a Data Dashboard license allows the user to monitor in real time:
Number and demographics of students trained
Participant outcomes
Participant feedback
*Additional licensed users can be added at a reduced rate.
Bulk Discounts and Special Pricing
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10% discount for institutions certifying 3+ instructors
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$200 per additional user license for institutions purchasing 2+ data dashboard licenses (individual + aggregate views of instructors' training data)
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20% discount on certification for students in a graduate-level behavioral health training program (proof of enrollment required)
Please note that all sales are final. Refunds will not be issued to individuals who do not successfully complete the certification process or individuals who choose not to utilize their data dashboard.