How do you show your skills during Train the Trainer certification?

1 Know the standards

The first step is to familiarize yourself with the standards and criteria of the certification program you are pursuing. Different organizations may have different requirements, but generally, they will assess your knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to adult learning, instructional design, delivery methods, assessment tools, and evaluation techniques. You should review the learning objectives, competencies, and rubrics of the certification program and align your training materials and practices with them.

2 Plan your training

The next step is to plan your training session or course that you will use as evidence of your skills. You should follow a systematic process of instructional design, such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation), to ensure that your training is relevant, engaging, and effective. You should also consider the needs, preferences, and characteristics of your target audience, the learning outcomes and objectives, the content and activities, the resources and materials, the delivery mode and format, and the assessment and evaluation methods.

3 Practice your delivery

The third step is to practice your delivery skills and techniques before the actual certification. You should rehearse your training session or course several times, preferably with feedback from a peer or a mentor. You should also record yourself and watch your performance to identify your strengths and areas for improvement. You should pay attention to your voice, body language, eye contact, gestures, pace, tone, and clarity. You should also practice how to handle questions, comments, feedback, and challenges from your learners.

4 Showcase your portfolio

The fourth step is to showcase your portfolio of training materials and evidence of your skills. Depending on the certification program, you may need to submit a written report, a video recording, a presentation, or a combination of these formats. You should follow the guidelines and instructions of the certification program and provide clear and concise information about your training session or course. You should also highlight how your training meets the standards and criteria of the certification program and how it reflects your knowledge, skills, and attitudes as a trainer.

5 Reflect on your learning

The final step is to reflect on your learning and development as a trainer. You should review the feedback and evaluation results from your certification program and identify what you did well and what you can improve. You should also set goals and action plans for your continuous improvement and professional growth. You should celebrate your achievements and share your insights and best practices with other trainers in your network.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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