QQI Training and Development (Train the Trainer)

Train the Trainer: QQI Level 6 Training and Development Special Purpose Award (ref. 6S3372)

Learners have 20 weeks to work at their own pace, and can start at any time of year

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QQI Training and Development (Train the Trainer)

€650

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Course Details

This distance learning, QQI accredited Train the Trainer course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.  This Training and Development Special Purpose Award course is comprised of two ‘component certificate’ awards, each of which may be completed together over 20 weeks:

This Train the Trainer course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to run, manage and deliver effective training programmes. The course covers the following: (1) Training and Development, (2) The Learning Process, (3) Training Needs Analysis, (4) Training Plan Design, (5) Learning Effectiveness, (6) Training Delivery, (7) Evaluation Process and Models, and (8) Training Evaluation Tools and Techniques.

View a detailed list of the learning outcomes for this course on our learning outcomes page.

How you will learn

By enrolling on this course, you’ll receive 24/7 access to the eLearning platform for the full duration of your studies. This includes a detailed course manual, engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and dedicated one-to-one tutor support via a messaging system. You’ll also have access to the CMIT Digital Library, providing a wealth of additional resources.

The course materials for this QQI-certified programme are clearly structured and easy to follow. You can conveniently upload your assessments online and receive feedback through the eLearning platform. You will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on each assessment you submit. The CMIT eLearning platform is accessible from any internet-connected computer, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.

Who should complete this Train the Trainer course?
  • Experienced Trainers and Consultants: Professionals already engaged in training and consultancy who wish to formalise their skills with a nationally recognised qualification. This course provides an in-depth understanding of training needs analysis, design, and evaluation, enhancing the skills of seasoned trainers. Offers insights into adult learning principles, motivation theories, and effective training delivery styles, vital for consultants to create impactful training sessions​​​​​​.
  • Human Resources Professionals: HR professionals involved in employee training and development would significantly benefit from this course. It covers key aspects such as the learning process, training needs analysis, and training plan design, essential for HR roles focused on enhancing workforce skills and knowledge. Understanding of instructional design and evaluation models will empower HR personnel to develop and assess training programs effectively​​.
  • Organisational Development Specialists: Those involved in organisational development and change management, where training is a key component. Skills in training needs analysis and training program design will help in aligning employee skills with organisational goals and strategies. The course content on organisational analysis and the impact of organisational mission and values on training is particularly relevant​​.
  • Educational Coordinators and Academic Staff: Educational coordinators or academic staff in schools, colleges, and other educational institutions would find this course beneficial. It provides insights into the psychology of learning, learning styles, and barriers to effective training, crucial for educational settings. Knowledge of diverse training delivery methods, including online and face-to-face, is valuable in the current educational landscape​​.
  • Corporate Training Managers and Instructional Designers: Those responsible for corporate training and instructional design. The course covers training evaluation techniques, including Kirkpatrick’s model, enabling managers to measure the impact of training on employee performance and organisational results. Skills in training delivery and facilitation are crucial for instructional designers in creating engaging and effective training content​​.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Leaving Cert (or equivalent) and/or relevant life experience.
  • Learners must be working in, or have access to, an organisation where they will be able to complete a Training Needs Analysis, Training Plan and deliver one 45-minute sessions to a minimum of three participants.
  • Learners will be required to record a 15-minute training segment which will be sent to the college (contact the college for further details).
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, learners must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
  • Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Part 1 – Training Needs Identification and Design (Module: 6N3325)
Unit 1. Training and Development
  • Key concepts in training and development
  • Roles in training and development
  • Factors that influence the need for training and development
  • Impact of organisation mission, values, and strategy on training
Unit 2. The learning process
  • The psychology of learning
  • Adult learning theories
  • Motivation theory
  • Instructional system design
  • Barriers to effective training
Unit 3. Training needs analysis
  • Training needs analysis
  • Organisation analysis
  • Job analysis
  • Task analysis
  • Skills audit
  • Learning outcomes
  • Objective mapping
Unit 4. Training plan design
  • Training plan design
  • Mode of delivery
  • Schemes of work and lesson plans
  • Training aids
  • Assessment
Part 2 – Training Delivery and Evaluation (Module: 6N3326)
Unit 1:   Learning effectiveness
  • What makes training effective?
  • Learning styles
  • Barriers to effective training
  • Learning difficulties
  • Equality and diversity concepts
  • Equality legislation in Ireland
Unit 2:   Training needs analysis
  • Training needs analysis
  • Organisation analysis
  • Job analysis
  • Task analysis
  • Skills audit
  • Learning outcomes
  • Objective mapping
Unit 3:   Training evaluation
  • Training evaluation
  • Kirkpatrick’s model of training evaluation
  • Other models of training evaluation
  • Reaction measurement
  • earning measurement
  • Behaviour measurement
  • Results measurement
Unit 4:   Training delivery
  • Training delivery styles
  • Delivering face-to-face group training
  • Delivering live online training
  • Delivering training for recorded video
  • Delivering individualised one-to-one training
  • Facilitating group feedback sessions
  • Training delivery skills
  • Formative feedback
Assessment
  • This Train the Trainer course is assessed through an assignment, projects, a learner record and a skills demonstration. The skills demonstration will require learners to deliver one 45-minute training session in their chosen organisation. Learners will be required to record a 15-minute training segment which will be sent to the college (contact the college for further details).
  • An assignment is a task or set of tasks completed by a learner to demonstrate understanding of specific learning outcomes. A learner record is a self-reflective record  where the learner reports on their learning experiences, activities and progress. A skills demonstration is a practical assessment where the learner performs specific that  demonstrate a range of skills. A project is a structured task that requires planning, research, and problem-solving to produce a final product or solution.
  • Assessments are submitted online via the eLearning site. They are reviewed by the course tutor and feedback is provided to learners within 5 working days. Learners are only permitted to submit one assessment at a time and must receive feedback on one assessment before submitting the next. All work submitted must be the learners own work.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
  • Completion of both modules leads to a level 6 Special Purpose award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Accreditation
  • Following successful completion of both modules, you will receive a QQI Level 6 Training and Development Special Purpose Award (6S3372) This programme is worth 30 credits.
  • This is the most up to date programme on this topic and it has been developed based on learning outcomes which are approved by QQI.
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. More information can be found on the Accreditation Details page.

 

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November 4, 2025

I was happy with the course, I had to get an extension as my workload is very high at the minute, but found CMIT very accommodating, helpful and responsive to my needs. Good course, Nice people.

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September 22, 2025

Brilliant course, It’s reputation precedes it, and I agree with much of the feedback from my colleagues and peers. I would strongly recommend it.

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June 18, 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and acquired new skills and knowledge.

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May 27, 2025

Excellent course, the content really helped me improve my skills and expanded my knowledge.

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April 3, 2025

The self-paced learning is helpful. Having a deadline helped to ensure that I stayed on track and the email reminders were very helpful. Concise and detailed feedback received from my tutor, which was quite useful.

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April 3, 2025

The course was well laid out and easy to understand

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February 5, 2025

Great course, I’ve used and implemented a lot which is improved my business.

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February 5, 2025

My Tutor (Claire) was very helpful, as was Sinead in student services. I am a CE supervisor and use CMIT for CE participants as we are isolated geographically and I have always found all the staff and courses to be of a very high quality, I regularly recommend CMIT

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January 17, 2025

My tutor was great

Student January 2025

Clodagh was a fantastic tutor who enabled an effective learning environment. The content was delivered in an unbiased nature allowing it to be suitable for different learners needs and application. Content was easily followed. Assessment feedback was prompt and thorough which was hugely appreciated.

November 12, 2024

Clodagh was a fantastic tutor who enabled an effective learning environment. The content was delivered in an unbiased nature allowing it to be suitable for different learners needs and application. Content was easily followed. Assessment feedback was prompt and thorough which was hugely appreciated.

Student November 2024
Verified

Overall, I have found the course very insightful. The trainer was knowledgeable and supportive, creating a positive learning environment. The course materials are engaging, and the practical applications of the theories discussed have helped me grasp the concepts much better. I feel that the experience is genuinely enriching and has prepared me for future challenges in my career.

November 11, 2024

Overall, I have found the course very insightful. The trainer was knowledgeable and supportive, creating a positive learning environment. The course materials are engaging, and the practical applications of the theories discussed have helped me grasp the concepts much better. I feel that the experience is genuinely enriching and has prepared me for future challenges in my career.

Student November 2024
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Very good - learned a lot.

November 4, 2024

Very good – learned a lot.

Student November 2024
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My tutor Clodagh was so helpful and patient and she made my learning experience accessible.

November 4, 2024

My tutor Clodagh was so helpful and patient and she made my learning experience accessible.

Student November 2024
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The course was great, unfortunately I could not give it 100% due to personal circumstances. The tutor and staff at CMIT were very understanding and accommodated the change in circumstance. My tutor, Clodagh was fantastic and very approachable, knowledgeable and professional.

August 28, 2024

The course was great, unfortunately I could not give it 100% due to personal circumstances. The tutor and staff at CMIT were very understanding and accommodated the change in circumstance. My tutor, Clodagh was fantastic and very approachable, knowledgeable and professional.

Student August 2024
Verified

The course has been an enriching experience for me. I have found the content to be highly engaging and relevant to my professional development. The course has provided me with valuable insights and practical skills that I can immediately apply in my work. I am truly appreciative of the opportunity to participate in this course and I am looking forward to continuing to learn and grow from it.

August 28, 2024

The course has been an enriching experience for me. I have found the content to be highly engaging and relevant to my professional development. The course has provided me with valuable insights and practical skills that I can immediately apply in my work. I am truly appreciative of the opportunity to participate in this course and I am looking forward to continuing to learn and grow from it.

Student August 2024
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Thank you the tutor was lovely and easy to approach. Claire was an very helpful and so nice to deal with many thanks for your understanding of my situation really appreciated the kindness shown by Claire.

June 21, 2024

Thank you the tutor was lovely and easy to approach. Claire was an very helpful and so nice to deal with many thanks for your understanding of my situation really appreciated the kindness shown by Claire.

Student June 2024
Verified

It was well structured and paced and the tutors were lovely. Claire Fanning was very knowledgable in the area.

March 19, 2024

It was well structured and paced and the tutors were lovely. Claire Fanning was very knowledgable in the area.

Student March 2024
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Great course, I found it a challenge and was going to give up on it as I did not have the confidence to believe I could complete it.I found that there was a lot of content covered and assessments were very long.Im glad that I did complete it

March 15, 2024

Great course, I found it a challenge and was going to give up on it as I did not have the confidence to believe I could complete it.I found that there was a lot of content covered and assessments were very long.Im glad that I did complete it

Student March 2024
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The course was interesting and I have learned so much from this course. I hope I can proceed as a trainer after completing this course, it allowed me to understand the importance of planning and preparation and the methodology used for training. The tutors were very helpful and understanding

February 22, 2024

The course was interesting and I have learned so much from this course. I hope I can proceed as a trainer after completing this course, it allowed me to understand the importance of planning and preparation and the methodology used for training. The tutors were very helpful and understanding

Student February 2024
Verified

Interesting course to complete and I will be able to use this training in my future work

February 19, 2024

Interesting course to complete and I will be able to use this training in my future work

Student February 2024
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I really enjoyed the course and I learned so much in a short space of time.

February 15, 2024

I really enjoyed the course and I learned so much in a short space of time.

Student February 2024
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I thought the course content was very good and interesting.

February 13, 2024

I thought the course content was very good and interesting.

Student February 2024
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Helpful tutor, great video resources, clearly explained assignments, great learning experience and user friendly.

February 12, 2024

Helpful tutor, great video resources, clearly explained assignments, great learning experience and user friendly.

Student February 2024
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Excellent course well worth doing.

February 8, 2024

Excellent course well worth doing.

Student February 2024
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I enjoy the course content, assignments are manageable and fun to write, lots of learning in assignment research and writing. I love quizzes.

January 15, 2024

I enjoy the course content, assignments are manageable and fun to write, lots of learning in assignment research and writing. I love quizzes.

Student January 2024
Verified

Very happy with the tutors and the course. Material is easy to understand, the assignments are manageable and enjoyable to write, lots of learning at a nice, easy pace. The course is short and sweet with everything in it. The workload, online lectures and assignments are well-balanced.

January 9, 2024

Very happy with the tutors and the course. Material is easy to understand, the assignments are manageable and enjoyable to write, lots of learning at a nice, easy pace. The course is short and sweet with everything in it. The workload, online lectures and assignments are well-balanced.

Student January 2024
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Enjoying course content.

January 2, 2024

Enjoying course content.

Student January 2024
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Clodagh was very helpful.

December 20, 2023

Clodagh was very helpful.

Student December 2023
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Clodagh was very helpful and accommodating. Very pleasant and easy to follow.

December 19, 2023

Clodagh was very helpful and accommodating. Very pleasant and easy to follow.

Student December 2023
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The tutors approachable nature, along with their patience and the detail in her feedback made the course much easier.

December 13, 2023

The tutors approachable nature, along with their patience and the detail in her feedback made the course much easier.

Student December 2023
Verified

The tutor Miss Clodagh Kent is brilliant, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and easy to understand. She had guided the group very well, answered all our questions and gave timely feedback.

December 12, 2023

The tutor Miss Clodagh Kent is brilliant, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and easy to understand. She had guided the group very well, answered all our questions and gave timely feedback.

Student December 2023
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Overall it is a good course and very useful. I like the way the assignments were broken into tasks. Clodagh and all staff were very helpful throughout

November 27, 2023

Overall it is a good course and very useful. I like the way the assignments were broken into tasks. Clodagh and all staff were very helpful throughout

Student November 2023
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Course was very helpful in understand learning styles and facilitating them. Tutor Claire was extremely helpful and gave quick and helpful feedback. Thank you.

November 23, 2023

Course was very helpful in understand learning styles and facilitating them. Tutor Claire was extremely helpful and gave quick and helpful feedback. Thank you.

Student November 2023
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Great course and a great tutor.

November 20, 2023

Great course and a great tutor.

Student November 2023
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Very Interesting

November 16, 2023

Very Interesting

Student November 2023
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Very interesting and i enjoyed it.

November 13, 2023

Very interesting and i enjoyed it.

Student November 2023
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Fantastic course. Thoroughly enjoyed it and feel I've gained skills I didn't know I needed!

September 29, 2023

Fantastic course. Thoroughly enjoyed it and feel I’ve gained skills I didn’t know I needed!

Student September 2023
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Very much enjoying it.

September 15, 2023

Very much enjoying it.

Student September 2023
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The course was interesting and well structured. I enjoyed the course and the tutor was excellent.

August 16, 2023

The course was interesting and well structured. I enjoyed the course and the tutor was excellent.

Student August 2023
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Excellent tutor. Assignment t feedback very informative.

August 16, 2023

Excellent tutor. Assignment t feedback very informative.

Student August 2023
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I found the course very informative and very well delivered.

August 14, 2023

I found the course very informative and very well delivered.

Student August 2023
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The course was intense but excellent, with a lot of information and assessments very punctual and allowing you to input your knowledge

August 8, 2023

The course was intense but excellent, with a lot of information and assessments very punctual and allowing you to input your knowledge

Student August 2023
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The course was intense but excellent, with a lot of information and assessments very punctual and allowing you to input your knowledge

August 8, 2023

The course was intense but excellent, with a lot of information and assessments very punctual and allowing you to input your knowledge

Student August 2023
Verified

The course runs very well; it is nice to be able to work at your own pace and the assessment reminders are useful.

August 8, 2023

The course runs very well; it is nice to be able to work at your own pace and the assessment reminders are useful.

Student August 2023
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Excellent course. Excellent tutor.

August 8, 2023

Excellent course. Excellent tutor.

Student August 2023
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Very informative.

July 5, 2023

Very informative.

Student July 2023
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So far i am finding the course very good and i am learning a new skill and as a business owner its giving me great knowledge on were i can improve on some things an example is 'my mission statement

June 15, 2023

So far i am finding the course very good and i am learning a new skill and as a business owner its giving me great knowledge on were i can improve on some things an example is ‘my mission statement

Student June 2023
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Thank you Claire Fannin for all your help!

June 14, 2023

Thank you Claire Fannin for all your help!

Student June 2023
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Our tutor is very helpful and i feel very at ease knowing help is their.

May 3, 2023

Our tutor is very helpful and i feel very at ease knowing help is their.

Student May 2023
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Claire my tutor was really helpful through the course duration.

May 16, 2022

Claire my tutor was really helpful through the course duration.

Student May 2022
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