IASHEP Certified Instructor – Train The Trainer

Course Description

This course is designed to prepare instructors to effectively develop, deliver, and evaluate training programs across various occupational safety and health disciplines. The program covers essential adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, course development strategies, evaluation methods, and relevant ANSI standards for training programs. Participants will gain the practical skills needed to create engaging learning experiences, manage diverse classrooms, and ensure training effectiveness through systematic evaluation.

Certified Training Instructors play a vital role in organizational safety by ensuring that workforce training is not only compliant with regulatory requirements but also impactful and results-driven. Whether conducting safety orientations, technical skills training, or management development programs, CTI professionals are equipped to foster knowledge retention, behavioral change, and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

What You'll Learn

• Upon successful completion of the Certified Training Instructor (CTI) course, participants will be able to:
• Apply adult learning principles to design and deliver effective training programs.
• Develop clear, measurable learning objectives aligned with instructional strategies.
• Create comprehensive lesson plans that incorporate assessment strategies and learning activities.
• Utilize ANSI Z490.1 and Z490.2 standards to guide training program development and delivery.
• Select and manage appropriate instructional materials, equipment, and multimedia resources.
• Design engaging classroom instruction using effective lecture techniques, group facilitation, and interactive learning methods.
• Develop valid and reliable test items across multiple assessment types (multiple-choice, essay, performance-based).
• Apply Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation to measure training effectiveness and outcomes.
• Administer and manage training programs, including recordkeeping, documentation, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct instructor self-assessments and gather student feedback for continuous improvement.
• Course Outline/Modules ***
• Module 1: Introduction
• Course objectives and expectations
• Role of an instructor
• Fundamentals of adult learning principles
• Module 2: The Instructor as a Professional
• Ethical responsibilities
• Effective communication skills
• Professionalism in training environments
• Module 3: American National Standards
• Overview of ANSI Z490.1 and Z490.2
• Online and blended learning best practices
• Compliance with instructional standards
• Module 4: Training Program Administration and Management
• Planning and organizing training programs
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Module 5: Resource Management and Administration
• Identifying and utilizing training resources
• Managing instructional materials and equipment
• Vendor and supplier management
• Module 6: Instructional Planning
• Course design and sequencing
• Defining learning objectives
• Developing instructional strategies
• Module 7: Instructional Materials and Equipment
• Selecting appropriate instructional aids
• Utilizing multimedia in instruction
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Module 8: Learning Environment
• Classroom setup and learning space design
• Managing distractions and disruptions
• Creating an inclusive learning environment
• Module 9: Classroom Instruction
• Effective lecture techniques
• Facilitating group discussions
• Engaging students through interactive learning
• Module 10: Student Interaction
• Understanding different learning styles
• Encouraging student participation
• Managing difficult learners
• Module 11: Skills-Based Training Beyond the Classroom
• Hands-on training and simulations
• Field exercises and practical applications
• Assessing skill proficiency
• Module 12: Testing and Evaluation
• Developing assessments and quizzes
• Measuring student learning outcomes
• Best practices in administering exams
• Module 13: Lesson Plan Development
• Writing detailed lesson plans
• Aligning content with learning objectives
• Incorporating assessment strategies
• Module 14: Training Evolution Supervision
• Monitoring trainee progress
• Adjusting instructional methods based on feedback
• Ensuring continuous improvement in training
• Module 15: Test Item Construction
• Writing effective test questions
• Types of assessments (multiple-choice, essay, performance-based)
• Validity and reliability in testing
• Module 16: Instructor and Class Evaluations
• Gathering student feedback
• Instructor self-assessment techniques
• Using evaluations for continuous improvement
• Module 17: Course and Curriculum Development
• Structuring training courses
• Aligning curriculum with industry standards
• Ensuring course relevance and effectiveness
• Module 18: Training Program Evaluation
• Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Data collection and analysis
• Module 19: Training Program Administration
• Recordkeeping and documentation
• Instructor certification requirements
• Managing training records and compliance
• **Target Audience ***
• This course is ideal for professionals responsible for developing, delivering, and managing training programs, including:
• Safety Trainers and Instructional Specialists
• Corporate Trainers and Learning & Development Professionals
• Safety Managers and Supervisors responsible for training delivery
• Human Resource (HR) Professionals involved in staff development
• Compliance Officers and Regulatory Training Coordinators
• Operations Managers and Supervisors who conduct safety training
• Quality Assurance and Training Managers
• Subject Matter Experts transitioning into instructional roles
• Consultants and Independent Trainers
• Government Training Officers and Public Safety Educators
• Anyone seeking to enhance their instructional skills and training program effectiveness

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for developing, delivering, and managing training programs, including: Safety Trainers and Instructional Specialists Corporate Trainers and Learning & Development Professionals Safety Managers and Supervisors responsible for training delivery Human Resource (HR) Professionals involved in staff development Compliance Officers and Regulatory Training Coordinators Operations Managers and Supervisors who conduct safety training Quality Assurance and Training Managers Subject Matter Experts transitioning into instructional roles Consultants and Independent Trainers Government Training Officers and Public Safety Educators Anyone seeking to enhance their instructional skills and training program effectiveness