The Basics
YIPA is the acronym for the Youth Intervention Programs Association. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association that has been providing training and advocacy for youth workers and youth-serving organizations since 1985.
YIPA delivers exceptional training to youth workers everywhere and relentless advocacy in Minnesota, so youth workers have skills and resources to better support young people. YIPA is a membership association, and we have members across the globe that utilize The Professional Youth Worker for their team’s personal and professional development needs.
It’s YIPA's complete suite of learning resources and other valuable services designed specifically for youth-serving organizations. To take full advantage of the Professional Youth Worker, consider becoming a member.
No, YIPA serves youth workers and youth-serving organizations. Our services strengthen individual team members, increase support for youth work, and make programs more effective with better outcomes for our young people.
The vast majority of our communication is done via email. It’s how we let you know about trainings, MN advocacy opportunities, and other YIPA events. We do not sell or share your personal information. See our Data Privacy Policy.
Training
Yes! Provided there are no technical issues during the Live training, it will be available as a recorded course in our LMS within 24 hours.
All of YIPA’s trainings are based on our Competency Framework of eight distinct focus areas identified by our members as crucial to youth work excellence. The Art & Science of Youth Work certificate course provides a broad foundation for all eight focus areas in one comprehensive, interactive online course that you take at your own pace. It’s our signature training. A great way to get started with YIPA is to take it first to build your foundation and then you’ll find all of our other trainings expand your understanding of the focus areas. Every YIPA training is designed to help you develop your knowledge, skills, and confidence to be the best youth worker you can be, no matter what type of program you work in.
Enrollment for The Art & Science of Youth Work certificate course is included with a Full Access membership. It’s a self-paced interactive course in our LMS. Each of the eight focus areas include an introduction section to overview the learning, ways to dig deeper into your learning, and a summary section. If you are not currently a Full Access member but are interested in the course, you have the option to preview the first module for free by enrolling in the course called A Free Preview: The Art & Science of Youth Work certificate course in our LMS.
If you purchased prior to April 1, 2024 and did not receive an email with a link to register for the certificate course after you made your purchase, or if you have already registered but did not receive a confirmation email with the link to access your training online, email info@yipa.org and we’ll be happy to help you.
If you have checked the YIPA member directory and your organization is a current member, you can create a user account in our LMS. You can get your link to join the LMS from your organization, or just email us at info@yipa.org and we’ll email it to you. Once your user account in the LMS is set up and you’re logged in, you can start exploring your training options available to you under All Courses.
You can stop a recorded training video before the end and come back to the course later. You will need to fully view the video in order to move to the next section of a course and to complete the course.
Most boards accept YIPA trainings for Continuing Education but if you are unsure, you should check with them before completing a YIPA training. You are responsible for submitting your request to your board according to their requirements. We provide a Certificate of Completion when you successfully pass the quiz at the end of your training, along with all relevant information you may need to submit to your board for Continuing Education (CE) hours.
If you completed the course prior to April 2024, please email training@yipa.org to request copies of your Certificate of Completion. For courses completed in the LMS since April 2024, copies of your certificates are available in your microsite.
Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion after passing the quiz in a YIPA training course. You’ll be able to view your quiz score report and certificate in the LMS. You can save and print your certificate and submit it to your board to request Continuing Education credit if you wish. Please contact your board directly if you have questions about submitting your request.
Simply log into your microsite on your computer to access YIPA trainings!
Yes, you can view YIPA trainings on your phone or a mobile device by logging into your microsite just like you would on a desktop or laptop computer.
Our newest Live and recorded trainings have many accessibility options, including audio transcripts and closed captioning. Previously recorded YIPA training videos may not support these options, but we are committed to helping you whenever we can.
Membership
Please check the YIPA member directory. If your organization is listed, you are eligible to create a login in your organization's LMS and take advantage of the other membership benefits. If your organization is not listed in the directory but think you should be, email us at info@yipa.org. We would love to have you as a member!
Yes, memberships may be upgraded from Standard Access to Full Access by renewing a membership. The cost for the new 12-month term is prorated to account for Standard Access dues already paid. Full Access membership may not be downgraded to Standard Access prior to expiration/renewal date.
YIPA memberships are 12 months in duration and are up for renewal yearly on the date you joined or renewed. Grantee memberships are 12 months long too, but membership dues are based on a calendar year from January 1 to December 31.
We’d love to have you belong to the YIPA community! You can become a member online. Or we can send you an invoice if you prefer to pay by check. Just email info@yipa.org if you would like us to email you an invoice.
No, not at all. We have many members from different states and countries too. Our learning opportunities are online and can be accessed anywhere as long as you have reliable high speed internet service.
No, we value your commitment and would be happy to accept your participation and feedback. If you live outside Minnesota, please keep in mind that the Advocacy Committee works on Minnesota issues only.
YIPA
3020 160th LN NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304-5849
Advocacy
No, the Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA) is not a grantmaking association. We advocate and lobby for funding for Youth Intervention Programs in Minnesota. The Minnesota Office of Justice Programs issues the Youth Intervention Programs (YIP) grants.
The YIP Outcome Survey is required for MN grantee members only. All the information you need about the survey can be found on our YIP Grantee Members web page.
We believe that all young people deserve to have the support they need, but at this time our advocacy and lobbying are limited to Minnesota. However, if you would like to talk about advocacy in your state, reach out to advocacy@yipa.org and we’ll be happy to talk with you about this.
Learning Management System
LMS is the acronym for Learning Management System. YIPA’s LMS allows learners to complete, track, and refer back to their learning courses all in one place. Learners have a snapshot of their learning journey via their individual dashboard. All Standard Access and Full Access Members have their own customized LMS.
To access the LMS, you must be a YIPA member. If you’re a member, just reach out to us at info@yipa.org and we’ll share your login link with you.
Yes, a YIPA membership is required to access our LMS. YIPA’s training courses are available only to current members. If you are not a YIPA member, consider becoming a member today!
First, check your spam/junk or promotions folder. If you do not see your confirmation email there, send an email to info@yipa.org and let us know your name and the organization you are connected with. We’ll help you get into the LMS.
Enrolling in a training course is easy in our LMS. Choose the course you’re interested in. Then click Enroll Me and…ta da! You’re ready to start learning.