HRD Corp Train-The-Trainer Certification Course

Introduction

This program is a certification program provided by the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp). This certification program provides you with the necessary skills to be a competent trainer and to understand industry practices before embarking on a career in training and development. By completing this program, you are a step closer to being HRD Corp Accredited Trainer which will allow your training programs to be claimable by HRD Corp registered employers.

This certification program will also help you to initiate and implement workplace training by identifying the right skills and competencies gap. It helps you to transfer the required knowledge and skills, plus the expected behavioural change to the target audience via a step-by-step learning methodology.

Course Objectives

• Describe the characteristics of a competent trainer
• Apply adult learning principles in designing and delivering training programs to any level of audience
• Identify and design TNA by using specific tools to meet the customer's needs and requirements within a given time
• Given an objective, time limit, information and resources, you will be able to develop effective Competency Based Training (CBT) for any targeted learning group
• Apply the assessment tools to assess the trainee's progress in line with industry or organizational competency standards
• Facilitate a training session using various methodologies in a given time

Please Note:
Starting 1 October 2025, the HRD Corp Train-The-Trainer program adopts the updated TTT 2.0 structure. To be certified, participants must:
- Complete a Knowledge-Based Assessment (KBA) on Day 4: 45 multiple-choice questions via HRD Corp’s Trainer Development Management System platform. Participants are given 1 hour to complete the assessment. (passing score: 23/45, one retake allowed)
- Deliver a 15–20 minute final presentation on Day 5, assessed using HRD Corp’s rubric: • Knowledge (30%) • Skills (60%) • Attitude (10%) (passing mark: 75%, one retake allowed within 3 months)

Certification will only be awarded upon full attendance and successful completion of both assessments.

Key Content

Module 1: Plan Adult Learning

• Fundamentals of Adult Learning & Training
  • Learning, Training & Development
  • Purpose & Goals of Training
  • Sustainable Developmental Goals
• Adult Learning Approaches
  • Adult Learning Principles & Theories
  • Learning Styles Inventory (LSI)
• Characteristics of a Competent Trainer
  • Trainer Definition
  • Trainer’s Skill Styles (TSS)
  • Trainer’s Competency Model
• Ethics Guide for Trainers
  • Trainer’s Code of Ethics (CoE)
  • Trainer’s Code of Conduct (CoC)

Module 2: Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

• Overview of Training Needs Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  • Three Levels of Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  • Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Application
• Training Needs Analysis Methods
  • Data Gathering Tools and Methods
• Three Levels of Data Analysis
  • Organisational Level
  • Departmental Level
  • Individual Level
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Outcomes
  • Training Solutions & Non-Training Solutions
  • Findings from Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  • Annual Training Plan (ATP)

Module 3: Design Competency Based Training (CBT)

• Overview of Course Requirements
  • Competency Based Training (CBT) Courses
  • Course’s Requirements
• Training Resources Development
  • Training Resources
  • Training Methodologies
• Training Design Development
  • Course Contents Development
  • Contents and Learning Outcome(s) Evaluation
  • Training Design Structure
• Session Plan Preparation
  • Session Plan Overview
  • Session Plan Development

Module 4: Conduct Competency Based Training

• Training Delivery Methodologies
  • Presentation Skills
  • Training Delivery
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Questioning Techniques
  • Session Closure
• Practical Tips for Challenging Learners
  • Challenging Learners
• Learning Aids for Training Support
  • Learning Aids
  • Training Room Layout and Seating Arrangements

Module 5: Assess Participant’s Competence

• Competency Based Assessment
  • Competency-Based Assessment
  • Assessment Types
  • Assessment Conducted
  • Assessment Reports

Who Should Attend?

This training programme has been designed for Managers, Executives, Training Coordinators, Training Officers, HR Officers, Vocational Education Trainers, Lecturers, Tutors, Corporate Trainers, Instructors, Team Leaders, and Supervisors in organizations who wish to be certified and competent corporate trainers.

Any individual who wishes to be a professional speaker, presenter, or trainer is encouraged to undergo this certification.

Methodology

The course content will be delivered through short lectures, group discussions, group presentations, role-play, and skill practice during the program.

Certification in training will be awarded to participants upon full attendance and assessment results of competency where the participant will be a HRD Corp Certified Trainer.

Additional Information

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