Train the Trainer Courses

Train the Trainer Courses at Oxford Home Study Centre

Want to know how to become a trainer? Here at OHSC, we offer a wide variety of distance learning opportunities for trainer skills courses. Whether looking to get started for the first time or already working in the field, could take your career to new heights.

Successful candidates may also wish to seek professional body membership, in order to further enhance career prospects. Check out the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) or the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)for more information.

Advanced Train the Trainer Diploma (Level 5)

Our most advanced train the trainer course to date provides an intensive overview of this fascinating specialist field.  Build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become a high-profile professional trainer, for the opportunity to launch your own consultancy from scratch!

Train the Trainer Diploma (Level 4)

Learn how to put on professional presentations, refine your communication skills and deal with even the most difficult delegates, with this endorsed Level 4 Train the Trainer Diploma.  Study the secrets of effective training and pave the way for a rewarding career for life!

Advanced Skills for Practical Trainer (Level 3)

Learn how to engage, encourage and genuinely inspire others in this insightful Level 3 online trainer certification. Increase your own understanding of the learning process, while studying a range of self-improvement strategies, stress-management techniques and workshop planning essentials.

Advanced Writing Skills (Level 3)

Take your writing skills to the next level and learn how to script important business documents with our Level 3 writing skills course. Improve the quality of your written training materials and enhance your image as a trainer of professionalism and excellence.

Introduction to Trainer Skills (Level 3)

Our introductory Level 3 trainer skills course provides an outstanding introduction to the subject for newcomers and candidates in-training. Find out what it takes to become a successful trainer, while studying a breakdown of the learning cycle and the core elements of the effective training process.

Coaching and Mentoring (Level 2)

Discover the key differences between standard training and mentoring with our Level 2 coaching and mentoring  course online. Explore the power of positive inspiration and the role communication plays in professional coaching, while picking up a wide variety of fundamental coaching skills.

Neuro Linguistic Programming (Level 2)

Pursue the highest-level of self-improvement by gaining a better understanding of Neuro Linguistic Programming. Learn how to take control of your thoughts and actions, in order to more effectively influence others, engineer desired outcomes and better-understand non-verbal communication. Enrol today for NLP certification online.

Explore various free courses on our website. You can even take a start with one of our Free Leadership and Management courses today.

For more information on any of our courses or to discuss enrolment, get in touch with our admissions team today on + 44 01865 686162, or drop us a line at info@oxfordhomestudy.com.

How to Become a Trainer: Why Choose Our Courses?

Training is loosely defined as the process whereby an individual or group of people are taught or conditioned to do something. From a professional perspective however, there is infinitely more to it than this.

In a business context, training exists for the purposes of nurturing, developing and enhancing the skills and abilities of the workforce, in order to improve both performance and long-term prospects. We train to get better at what we do – we also train to do bigger, better things. But where the challenge lies for the professional trainer is in inspiring others to reach their full potential. Anyone can lecture a room full of delegates – it takes a special kind of person to entertain, motivate and inspire self-development.

Professional training is a multi-faceted process, which begins with establishing the needs of the trainees. It is only after this that training strategies can be devised, analysed, tested and implemented. Feedback must then be used for further improvement, as part of an ongoing process. If feedback suggests that the training was anything but helpful and useful, the trainer must take things back to the drawing board.

Businesses hire trainers for a wide variety of reasons. Some deliver training session on improving sales, some on handling difficult customers, some on assertiveness and others on health and safety. When there’s a matter of importance to the business or organisation, trainers are brought in to inspire and educate.

A role of enormous responsibility, the soft skills the professional trainer must master are often more abundant than hard skills.

Trainer Skills Courses Online: What to Expect

Our exclusive train the trainer courses examine the key duties of the professional trainer, which include:

• Identifying the needs and capabilities of the trainees

• Researching and developing training programs

• Enhancing personal communication techniques

• Testing and implementing training programs

• Gathering feedback and making continuous improvements

• Constantly studying the relevant subject/industry

• Working with other trainers and brand HR departments

• Marketing and promotion of services (self-employed, freelancers)

The specifics of the job will of course vary in accordance with the specialism of the trainer and the workshop setting. However, the single most important responsibility of the professional trainer is to pursue constant personal improvement – the mark of a truly outstanding trainer.

Train the Trainer Courses: Career Opportunities

As most businesses and organisations are dependent on the services of trainers, demand remains consistently high. The specialism chosen by the trainer will influence employment prospects, but choosing a diverse subject/niche can have the potential to open unique career opportunities.

Typical job titles in the field of professional training include:

• Professional Trainer
• Learning Consultant
• Curriculum Developer
• Development Consultant
• Skills Trainer
• Crew Trainer
• Training Coordinator
• Training Instructor
• E Learning Specialist
• Staff Development Educator
• Management Trainer

Qualified trainers have the option of seeking positions with established businesses, or joining the ranks of professional training agencies. Many also set up as freelancers, or start their own businesses from scratch. To earn a reputation as a truly world-class trainer is to enjoy outstanding job security for life. 

For more information on any of our courses or to discuss enrolment, get in touch with our admissions team today on + 44 01865 686162, or drop us a line at info@oxfordhomestudy.com.