Utah Pride Center provides LGBTQ cultural competency trainings through out the state of Utah. Utah Pride Center staff has extensive expertise working with the LGBTQ people, friends, allies and their families. In turn, Utah Pride Center has an established training program designed to promote professional development. Continuing Education Credits are offered for professions such as social work.
We know that developing cultural competency is a process that takes time (and is never done). Thus, Utah Pride Center hosts three levels of trainings, 101, 201 and 301, so that professionals have the opportunity to develop their understanding of LGBTQ topics in a manner that becomes richer and deeper over time. We do require participants to complete previous level trainings (or equivalent) before attending intermediate level trainings.
There are two avenues through which professionals serving Utah may gain training: in-house workshops or whole facility trainings. For the next in-house training please click here.
There are small fees associated with our trainings and scholarship opportunities are available. Please contact the Training Coordinator for information about fees.
Training Descriptions
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LGBTQ 101 |
Provides a basic introduction to issues relevant to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) people. This training focuses on developing professional competence and includes: basic terminology and language, risks to LGBTQ individuals, and practical suggestions for serving LGBTQ people. |
3 hours |
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Transgender 101 |
As an important part of the LGBTQ community, the experiences of transgender individuals are unique. This workshop provides in introduction to Transgender identities and topics. |
2 hours |
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LGBTQ 201 |
This training takes a deeper look at issues for LGBTQ individuals and facilitates skill development for providers so that they may optimize health and wellness. Learning activities include: identity development, practice interventions, identification of agency and regional needs, and interventions for working with families. Prerequisite: LGBTQ 101 |
3 hours |
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Transgender 201 |
This training covers key issues for transgender and gender variant individuals such as gender development and steps for those who are in the process of transitioning. Prerequisite: LGBTQ 101 |
4 hours |
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301 – Train the Trainer |
If you are interested in becoming a LGBTQ cultural competency trainer and facilitating trainings within your organization, this workshop is for you! Participants must have completed all other levels of training prior to becoming a trainer. For a full list of commitments and qualifications for trainers please contact Nick at 801.539.8800 ext. 29 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
Full-day |
Additional Information
If planning more than one training, please keep in mind that at least one month must elapse between trainings and no more than 1 year. Trainings are designed for a maximum of 30 people, though we are willing to coordinate trainings of up to 50 people. Groups with over 50 participants, require an additional trainer and the group will be split into two (trainings will be conducted concurrently). Trainings are multi-faceted and interactive in nature. Participants receive a participant manual.
If you are interested in scheduling a training for your organization or interested in participating in an upcoming training, please contact Nick at 801.538.8800, ext. 29 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
