Train the trainer
You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to train English language teachers.
You will learn how to run training sessions, observe teaching and give feedback.
By the end of the programme you will be ready to start in the field of teacher training!
What is the Train the Trainer course?
Designed by University of Cambridge Assessment English, taught by experienced Delta tutors and delivered via our modern online platform, you can rely on the programme’s quality. This course will allow you to train teachers around the world.
Design and deliver teacher training sessions and courses.
Design and deliver teacher training sessions and courses.
Observe other teachers and give supportive feedback.
Understand how to develop further as a trainer.
It is the first qualification in its kind to help professionals get started in the teacher training field!.
We have highly qualified, experienced trainers, including two CELTA assessors, and one Delta assessor on staff, who also moderate other centres and courses around the world.
It is a course only offered by Authorised and well-established Teacher Education centres.
Course content and structure
As recommended by Cambridge Assessment English, there are 50 hours of content delivered in a hybrid mode (asynchronous & synchronous through Zoom)
| Module | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | The training class Participants will understand key issues in trainer development. |
| Module 2 | Analysing and designing training sessions Participants will have developed skills to plan effective teacher training sessions. |
| Module 3 | Delivering training sessions Participants will have developed the skills to deliver effective teacher training sessions. |
| Module 4 | Observing teachers Participants will have developed an understanding of good practice in observing teachers. |
| Module 5 | Managing feedback Participants will be able to give supportive feedback to teachers and prioritise key strengths and areas for development. |
| Module 6 | Trainer development Participants will be able to plan for their further development as a trainer. |
Assessment
There is no formal assessment for this course. In order to gain a course certificate of completion, participants need to attend the whole course and complete all activities.
You can now take Train the Trainer 100% Online from anywhere in the world with University Programmes
How to apply for This course?
Entry requirements
Ideally, candidates should have:
- At least 5 years of teaching experience (post teacher training).
- A graduate degree in English, Linguistics or related field.
- A relevant in service teaching qualification e.g. CAM, Delta, CELTA, TESOL, ICELT.
- CEFR Level C1 or above.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience in teaching and managing groups of adult learners.
- Some kind of experience mentoring, observing teachers, giving input sessions, giving feedback, coordinating teachers, management.
What makes our course different from other centres?
Train the Trainer through University Programmes is a very flexible option to take this programme. We deliver this programme on our cutting-edge platform: NEO LSM.
- Access to a fully equipped website with ELT materials, Teacher Training articles and resources.
- An ELT online library with materials and resources specific to each Module on the course.
Course online units
Forums
Stimulating Live sessions
Materials, videos, talks with experts
Online tasks
Online library
Our Train the Trainer course at University Programmes
Connect just once a week, or once every two weeks, or in a more intensive format with daily sessions, you decide! *
Train the Trainer – Full time– 1-2 weeks.
Train the Trainer – Semi- intensive – 5 weeks
Train the Trainer – Part Time – 10 weeks.
*Subject to peer availability and course planning.
When enrolling on our Train the Trainer Programme, you programme experience includes*:
- Train the trainer programme.
- Access to example of training session on a teacher training programme (you will be invited to shadow observe a pre-service or in-service training programme by an experienced tutor).
- Planning and delivery of an input session to be observed and get feedback from an experienced Delta tutor.
- If not Delta qualified already, take advantage of our 10% Alumni Discount on Delta M1, M2 and M3.
We believe access to education and training should not be a privilege of just a few! Our course option provides the lowest and most competitive price in the market, and we can also offer a Payment Plan to assist students who are unable to pay for the course right away!
Dates
PART TIME (10-weeks – one live session every two weeks on Saturdays)
| START DATE | END DATE |
| April 5, 2025 | June 7, 2025 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | August 16, 2025 |
| October 4, 2025 | December 6, 2025 |
SEMI FULL TIME (Two weeks – 2 live sessions a week)
| START DATE | END DATE |
| July 21, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
INTENSIVE FULL TIME (Day live sessions)
| START DATE | END DATE |
| August 11, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
Train the Trainer Fees
ONLINE course: $655 USD
Digital certificate ONLY
*Dates and fees are subject to change without notice.
Staff & Tutors
We have highly qualified, experienced trainers, including two CELTA assessors on staff, who also moderate other centres and courses around the world.
Ricardo Fajardo
University Programmes Condesa Experienced CELTA and DELTA tutor, CELTA assessor.
Eliberto Salinas
University Programmes.