Certified Professional Kink Practitioner (CPKP) Program Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming an educator for the Certified Professional Kink Practitioner (CPKP) program! This is a groundbreaking opportunity to contribute your expertise, shape the next generation of kink practitioners, and be part of a pioneering certification program in the field.

Please complete the following application to be considered as an instructor or guest speaker. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Basic Information

Professional Background

Current Role/Title (e.g., Professional Dom/me, Pro Submissive, BDSM Educator, Therapist, etc.):
Years of Experience in the Kink/BDSM Community:
Areas of Expertise (e.g., impact play, rope, negotiations, cultural competency, etc.):
Certifications or Training (if any):

Interest and Role in the Program

Which role are you applying for? *

Module Instructor (teaching an entire module)

Guest Speaker (leading a specific session or topic)

Which topics are you most interested in teaching or presenting on? (Check all that apply or list others): *

Consent and Negotiation

Boundary Setting

Vetting Clients and Partners

Working with Marginalized and Diverse Communities

Kink Fundamentals (Impact, Rope, Knife Play, etc.)

Power Exchange Dynamics

Working with Tops/Dominants or Bottoms/Submissives

Non-Traditional Kinks and Fetishes (e.g., ABDL, furries)

Other

If other please list below

What do you hope to bring to the CPKP program as an educator? *

What do you hope to gain from this program, and how do you plan to apply your certification in the future? (250 words or less) *

Teaching Experience

Do you have prior teaching or speaking experience? (Check all that apply): *

If other. please describe below

Please describe your teaching experience, including topics taught and venues (e.g., conferences, dungeons, online platforms):

Do you have experience teaching or working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with varying body types, abilities, genders, races, and identities?

Do you have experience teaching virtually? If yes, please specify platforms used (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet):

Accessibility and Commitment

Do you require any accommodations to teach effectively? *

Yes

If yes, please describe.

Are you comfortable committing to live virtual sessions and providing recorded material as part of the hybrid CPKP program? *

How much time per week/month are you willing to commit to this program? *

Consent & Accountability

At the core of this work is a deep respect for consent, integrity, and ethical conduct. We ask the following questions not to punish, but to assess alignment, capacity for accountability, and readiness for this work.

Please answer honestly. If we discover a past or current accusation that was not disclosed here, you will be automatically disqualified from participation.

Have you ever been formally accused of a consent violation? *

Yes

If yes, was the accusation founded or substantiated in any way (e.g., by a community process, organization, or legal entity)? *

Yes

Not Applicable

If founded or substantiated, please provide a brief summary of what you were accused of:

Were there any forms of accountability, repair, or restorative processes attempted or completed? If so, please describe:

Is there someone in a position of leadership we can verify this with?

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about the situation, your growth since then, or the ways you now approach consent, power, and responsibility in your work?

Additional Information

Why do you want to be part of the CPKP program as an educator?

How do you see your role in shaping the next generation of kink professionals?

Are there any potential conflicts of interest we should be aware of?

Conflict of Interest *

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Please provide the names and emails of at least two professional references that can speak to your teaching abilities.

Acknowledgment of Risk

I acknowledge that participation as an educator in the Certified Professional Kink Practitioner (CPKP) Program involves teaching and/or demonstrating BDSM techniques and practices, which may carry inherent risks, including but not limited to misunderstandings, misapplications of content, or emotional distress for participants. *

I Acknowledge

Liability Waiver:

I agree to hold the CPKP Program, its administrators, staff, and affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from my role as an educator, including but not limited to: Incidents occurring during live or recorded sessions. Misinterpretation or misuse of the information shared in educational materials. *

I Agree

Commitment to Safety and Ethics

I agree to uphold the program’s standards of safety, consent, inclusivity, and ethical practice in all teaching and mentoring activities. I will ensure all demonstrations and instructions prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of participants. *

I Agree

Non-Therapeutic Disclaimer

I understand that the CPKP Program does not provide therapy or medical advice, and I will not represent myself as offering therapeutic services unless appropriately licensed. *

I understand

Supplemental Documents

Please upload the following:

Resume or CV

Sample Lesson plan and/or

Teaching Video (if videos are too large to upload please email them to [email protected])

Things to consider to enhance the quality of your video. We are looking for:

1) The use of an external mic: Either a lapel mike or earphones with a mic attached.
2) Proper lighting: A ring light is best, but natural light as long as it is sufficient is acceptable

3) Quiet background-this means no animals or family in the background

4) Presenters are encouraged to dress professionally, (think interview attire) and to ensure their presenting area supports that.

Additional Materials *

Please review your application carefully before submitting. If you are not able to submit please review your application to make sure you have completed all required questions.

Once submitted, our team will review your application and notify you of the next steps. Please note the following:

1) Use of our logo in all educational programming will be required, and this material may not be used elsewhere without our written permission.

2) All invited instructors and presenters will be required to sign a contract.

We appreciate your interest in joining this monumental effort to raise the standard of kink education and set a new benchmark for professional training. We will review all applications and notify selected educators asap. Thank you for your dedication to the community!