HRD Corp Train-the-Trainer Certification Course: Exemption Vs Participation

Opting for the HRD Corp Train-The-Trainer (TTT) exemption differs from completing the final assessment after attending the course. Here's why.

There’s no doubt that some people are naturally gifted and are able to captivate the audience. They can stand up and command the stage. This is definitely an advantage if you are doing a presentation. Added with the knowledge one has on the subject matter, it would seem like there is no need to sit in a classroom environment for 5 days and be assessed by another person to verify what you already know – that you can train.

Education, Experience and Exposure

The ability to train comes with experience, exposure, and education. One may have the experience of conducting training and along the way picked up what works and whatnot. Through enough exposure, one can differentiate the dos and don’ts of training delivery. By having a formal education, one can also have the proper academic background to understand what training is and how it should be done.

Meeting these criteria qualifies individuals for exemption from the HRD Corp TTT course, saving both time and money. However, forgoing the course means missing out on networking opportunities, insights from the Lead Trainer, and valuable feedback on training approaches.?

According to Adult Learning theory, one can learn from all angles, not just from the Lead Trainer and the training materials only. Learning extends beyond formal instruction, emphasizing the importance of diverse learning experiences to enhance competency. The experience of attending the 5 days course and going through the process of assessment will provide the exposure needed to benchmark one’s competency level against that of others in the industry.

Training Know-How and Training Know-Why

Regardless of going through the course or not, once a person has the education, experience, and exposure, they would be able to conclude for themselves how training can and should be delivered.

Attending a formal learning session like the HRD Corp TTT certification course would provide a structured learning process to comprehend how to plan for adult learning, conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA), design competency-based training programme, deliver training, and assess participant’s competence – the 5 modules of HRD Corp TTT.

The goal here is not just to get the know-how, but more importantly, is the know-why.

• Why does the trainer need to stop focusing on what he or she wants to say, but instead focus on what the audience wants to learn??
• Why does every section of the training need to have a clear takeaway lesson? Why do organisations prefer customised training interventions??
• Why does a trainer need to factor in an assessment mechanism in their training design??
• Why this room setup, not that??
• Why use black marker pens and avoid red??
• Why the training slides should not be printed to give as notes??
• Why some trainers get better deals and do better in the industry?

These are just some of the examples of questions one gets to clarify during the 5 days of attending TTT.

Training related content and HRD Corp related content

Besides the know-how and know-why that the Lead Trainer will share, there is also the HRD Corp perspective of training.

The HRD Corp TTT certificate is mainly one of the requirements needed for employers to claim back their training expenses from the Human Resource Department Fund (HRD Fund). This is the most common reason why people attend the TTT course. The exemption letter also serves the same purpose.

However, for those seriously seeking to be more active in the HRD Corp space, it is only appropriate that due respect is given to the governing body of the fund (HRDF) and attend the course to gain an understanding of their expectation of training. Any training of trainers type of courses can teach you training related contents, but only HRD Corp TTT will give you HRD Corp related contents. It is literally as if you want to play football, you must first know the rules of football-playing and how it is different from rugby.

You always have a choice

Still, at the end of the day, the choice is yours. You can choose to apply for the TTT exemption or attend the HRD Corp TTT course, both serve the purpose of complying with the claims requirement. Whether you value the additional gains of attending a 5-day course or not, that is subjective to each individual. We make our choices based on our ability to tolerate the consequences.

If you’re planning to attend the Train-the-Trainer certification course, look no further as we conduct the sessions monthly. Visit this link https://www.accessideas.com.my/portfolio/train-the-trainer/ to view the scheduled dates and register for our upcoming sessions.?