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F03Professional Certificate

Train-the-Trainer Programmes

For subject experts who must train others: turning expertise into teachable structure, managing groups and certifying competence fairly. Practical and heavily observed.

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Duration
4 months
Learning hours
140 guided learning hours
Modules
6
Lessons
24
01

Overview

For subject experts who must train others: turning expertise into teachable structure, managing groups and certifying competence fairly. Practical and heavily observed.

02

Aims of the Course

  • Deconstruct expertise into teachable steps
  • Deliver group training with confidence
  • Assess competence consistently across cohorts
  • Evaluate training impact beyond satisfaction
03

Course Structure

01

Expertise to Curriculum

  • Task analysis
  • Breaking down tacit skill
  • Deciding what to leave out
  • Building a session series
02

Delivery Skills

  • Voice, pace and presence
  • Explaining and demonstrating
  • Managing mixed-ability groups
  • Handling questions and resistance
03

Group Dynamics

  • Setting ground rules and safety
  • Encouraging participation
  • Managing dominant and quiet learners
  • Online versus in-person energy
04

Assessing Competence

  • Observation checklists
  • Practical and written assessment design
  • Fairness, reasonable adjustments and appeals
  • Record keeping
05

Evaluation

  • Kirkpatrick levels in practice
  • Impact measurement
  • Learner feedback that means something
  • Iterating the programme
06

Delivery Assignment

  • Plan a training programme
  • Deliver three sessions
  • Assess a candidate
  • Portfolio and reflection
04

Learning Outcomes

  1. 01Convert a complex skill into a training structure
  2. 02Deliver three observed training sessions
  3. 03Assess a candidate against a checklist fairly
  4. 04Handle a resistant group member constructively
  5. 05Produce a full train-the-trainer portfolio
05

Assessment

  • Three observed training deliveries
  • Assessment design and record
  • Programme evaluation report
06

Entry Requirements

  • Occupational competence in the subject to be trained
07

Progression and Careers

  • Corporate trainer
  • Vocational assessor
  • Professional development lead

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