Programme content


The Certificate in Training Practice is made up of 10 modules:

Module 1
  • Introduction to the Systematic Training Cycle
  • Induction to the Programme
  • Introduction to Training and Development - Approaches and Philosophies
  • The Systematic Training Cycle and the Organisation
Module 2
  • Training Needs Analysis and Motivation and Learning Theory
  • Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  • Motivation Theory
  • The Learning Process and Learning Theory
Module 3
  • Resource Planning and Training Design Day 1
  • Training Plans
  • Design of Training
  • Objective Setting
  • Costing
Module 4
  • Resource Planning and Training Design Day 2
  • Training Methods
  • In-house vs External Trainers
  • Coaching/Mentoring
Module 5
  • Managing Individual and Group Dynamics
  • Delivery Skills
  • Team/Group Formation
  • Causes of Group Dynamics
  • Managing Groups and Individuals during Training
  • Management Report
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Module 6
  • Delivering Training Sessions
  • Understanding and Delivering Training Sessions
  • Group work to Deliver a Training Session
Module 7
  • Assessment and Evaluation of Training Day 1
  • Assessment of Training
  • Internal and External Validation
  • Setting Objectives for Assessment
Module 8
  • Assessment and Evaluation of Training Day 2
  • Quantitative vs Qualitative Data
  • Models of Evaluation
  • Proving the worth of training
  • Raising the profile of the Training Function
  • Training Records
Module 9
  • Equal Opportunities and Training
  • Equal Opportunities Legislation
  • Acting fairly and lawfully as a Training Function
  • Diversity/Equality
Module 10
  • Review and Evaluation of Training
  • Preparation and Delivery of Skills Assignment
  • Management Report
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
    Review of the Programme