Global specialists in skills development, People 1st International, has launched its brand-new Professional Certificate in Training Design and Delivery to train the next generation of professional trainers.

Responding to the challenges of learning and development in an increasingly hybrid working environment, the group, which has trained hundreds of professional instructors globally, has tailored its latest programme to suit a more blended learning approach.

With course content updated to take account of the training landscape in today’s world, learners will also have the opportunity to undertake the Certificate in Virtual Training, a specialist module in online training, providing invaluable insight on how to effectively deliver virtual training sessions.

By offering hands on experience as well as feedback from peers and a qualified expert, upon successful completion of the Professional Certificate in Training Design and Delivery, trainers will be able to develop, deliver and evaluate training sessions aimed at a variety of groups and individuals to a professional standard.

Moreover, as a trusted partner to employers, industry bodies, skills organisations, donor funders, NGOs, investment banks and governments globally, the People 1st International Certificate has a uniquely universal flavour, providing a grounding in commercial training methods that span cultural, sectoral and geographic boundaries.

The launch of the Professional Certificate in Training Design and Delivery by People 1st International comes at a time when the demand for a blended approach to training is growing. Their executive director Jane Rexworthy comments:

“Our experienced trainers will take participants, step-by-step, through everything they need to know to become a professional trainer – from setting objectives to creating engaging training content, delivery techniques, assessing learners and more.

“Learners will be equipped with the transferrable skills to design and deliver training on any topic, providing a launchpad to a successful career as a professional trainer.

“What’s more the additional module will enable trainers to translate the principles of good learning and development practice into a virtual environment, which is increasingly in demand by learners.”

Margaret Rose-Reid of Rose-Reid training, an approved trainer for People 1st International comments:

“As an approved trainer for People 1st International train the trainer programmes for over 10 years, I’m excited to begin delivery of the new Professional Certificate in Training Design & Delivery programme and look forward to seeing the first successful participants complete the programme next month.”

The Professional Certificate in Training Design and Delivery programme is available now. To find out more visit people1st.co.uk