Train the Trainer: Certificate in Corporate Training
Learn how to identify training needs, design, and deliver training, assess learning and measure success in workplace training.
648 enrolments
Duration
Approx 10 weeks2-3 hrs per week
Train the Trainer: Certificate in Corporate Training
648 enrolled on this ExpertTrack
Learn about the full cycle of training in the workplace.
This ExpertTrack provides CPD for existing workplace trainers and Learning and Development professionals involved in any part of training. It is also suitable for those new to the industry looking to gain an overview of the entire process.
Our collection of courses cover each of the areas that a workplace trainer or L&D professional may be involved in and the course content is CPD accredited, earning you 50 CPD credits upon completion.
Principles of Learning - how people learn
Review learning models to discover popular theories about how people learn. You can use some of these principles in your own teaching strategies.
Identify Genuine Training Needs
Learn how to carry out a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in your organisation and identify individual learning needs to ensure you fully understand the training need.
Plan and Design Training Activities
Create learning objectives to ensure that training needs are met, with supporting documentation such as a session plans and a scheme of work. Download useful templates with advice on how to create engaging training materials.
Delivery of Training, Classroom and Online
Discover the importance of pre-course preparation and selection of suitable learning environments. Deliver effective training sessions in the classroom and online using a range of techniques and resources.
Assessment of Learning
Learn about the different types of assessment and how to assess learners using various methods, both informal and formal.
Evaluation
Measure the effectiveness of your training course, activities and training department as a whole. Create KPI’s to monitor your training department with advice on producing management reports on your department performance.
Key skills you will learn
- Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Session and Course Planning
- Effective Training Delivery
- Delivering Online Training Sessions
- Assessing Learning
- Evaluating Training
- Management Reporting
Learning outcomes
By the end of the ExpertTrack, you’ll be able to...
- Identify the responsibilities of a trainer/tutor and relevant legislation
- Design session plans and a scheme of work to promote inclusive learning
- Engage learners by delivering training sessions that maximise learning
- Assess learners using appropriate summative and formative assessment methods
- Calculate return on investment (ROI) and explain return on expectation (ROE)
- Produce KPI’s suitable for monitoring training department performance
Experience required
Ideal for those working or moving into a training role that requires involvement in all aspects of the training including planning, design, delivery, assessment and evaluation.
Getting started
The course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge, as well as experienced trainers, L&D or training managers looking to fill knowledge gaps and gain recognition.
ExpertTrack course overview
Course 1
Workplace Training: Introduction to the Training Cycle
4.4 (20 reviews)Understand how people learn and gain an overview of the training cycle to recognise your roles and responsibilities as a trainer.
1 peer-graded assignment
2 weeks
2 hours per week
Week 1
How people learn: Learning Theories and Models
- Introduction
- Learning Theories
- The Training Cycle
- Summary
Week 2
Role and Responsibilities of a Trainer/Tutor
- Week 2 Introduction
- Legislation
- Data Protection
- Safeguarding and Prevent
- Equality and Diversity in Training
- Continuous Development
- Review and Summary
Course 2
Workplace Training: Planning and Designing Training Solutions
4.5 (8 reviews)Learn how to conduct a Training Needs Analysis, create lesson plans, and develop engaging training materials.
1 peer-graded assignment
3 weeks
2 hours per week
Week 1
Identifying Training Needs
- Welcome to the course
- Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Individual Learning Needs
- Group Learning Needs
- Recap and Summary
Week 2
Session and Course Planning
- Welcome to Week 2
- Learning Aims and Objectives
- Session Planning Documents
- Templates and Advice
- Recap
Week 3
Designing Courses that Maximise Learning
- Week 3 Introduction
- Inclusive Learning
- Embedding Functional Skills
- Creating Learning Materials
- Assessment Activity and Course Summary
Course 3
Workplace Training: Delivery and Assessment Methods
4.5 (6 reviews)Learn how to deliver engaging training both online and in the classroom, and discover different assessment methods.
1 test
2 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
Delivering Engaging Training Sessions
- Welcome to the course
- The Learning Environment
- Maximising Learning
- Classroom Training Delivery
- Summary
Week 2
Remote Online Delivery, Assessment of Learning
- Introduction to Week 2
- Remote Training Delivery
- Delivering Training during a Pandemic
- Principles of Assessment
- Summary
Course 4
Workplace Training: Training Evaluation and Measuring Effectiveness
4.6 (19 reviews)Discover how to conduct training evaluation and create KPIs to monitor the success of your training courses and department.
2 tests
1 peer-graded assignment
3 weeks
2 hours per week
Week 1
Return on Expectations (ROE)
- Course Introduction
- The Kirkpatrick Model of Evaluation
- The Brinkerhoff Study (2006)
- Practical Tools and Advice
- Recap and Summary
Week 2
Return on Investment (ROI)
- Introduction
- Return on Investment (ROI) explained
- Practical Tools and Advice
- Recap and Summary
Week 3
Measuring and Monitoring L&D Performance
- Introduction
- Key Performance Indicators
- Practical Tools and Advice
- Recap and Course Summary
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World-class learning with ATC Training
ATC Training specialise in training and personal development for workplace trainers and provide continuous professional development (CPD) for learning professionals in the wider education and training industry.
This ExpertTrack is accredited by The CPD Accreditation Group
Meet your instructor
Andrew is an experienced Trainer and Manager in Operational Training and Learning and Development with a background in leading corporate training for large organisations and independent providers.
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