Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course
The Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course is a 10-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Training of Trainers (TOT), ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
Organisations that train at scale need trainers who can develop other trainers, not only deliver sessions. This advanced programme prepares experienced trainers to lead training functions: to design multi-course curricula, supervise and certify other trainers, assure the quali...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Lead and quality-assure a training function across multiple trainers and programmes
- Coach, observe and give structured feedback to other trainers
- Design multi-course curricula and learning pathways
- Set and apply training quality standards and trainer competency frameworks
- Certify trainers through structured assessment and moderation
- Manage training budgets, logistics and vendor selection
- Evaluate learning impact and report it to executives and funders
- Build a community of practice that keeps trainers improving
Course Content
- From trainer to trainer of trainers
- Training function operating models
- Quality standards and codes of practice
- Ethics and professional conduct
- Benchmarking against international frameworks
- Learning pathways and course laddering
- Mapping competencies across courses
- Sequencing and prerequisites
- Modular and blended design
- Accreditation considerations
- Trainer competency frameworks
- Observation and feedback models
- Coaching conversations with trainers
- Handling underperformance
- Building confidence in new trainers
- Designing valid assessments
- Practical and portfolio assessment
- Moderation and verification
- Assessment records and data protection
- Issuing and defending certificates
- Session observation tools
- Participant feedback instruments
- Materials review and version control
- Continuous improvement cycles
- Consistency across venues and online delivery
- Annual training calendars
- Budgeting and cost per participant
- Venues, logistics and vendor selection
- Managing associate and freelance trainers
- Risk and contingency planning
- Kirkpatrick levels and return on investment
- Baseline and follow-up measurement
- Linking training to performance data
- Reporting to executives and boards
- Donor and regulator reporting
- Peer learning structures
- Knowledge repositories and content libraries
- Mentoring pipelines for new trainers
- Keeping content current
- Scaling training across regions
Who Should Attend?
- Lead trainers and master trainers
- Training managers and heads of L&D
- Institutional capacity-building leads in government, NGOs and agencies
- Consultants who train other trainers
- HR professionals overseeing internal training teams
Training Methodology
- Interactive Workshops
- Case Studies and Stimulation
- A portfolio project reviewed by facilitators.
Your facilitator
Mr Isaac Gachomo Wamwago
Isaac has served as a trainer and facilitator with various professional training and development institutions, delivering programmes
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Certification
Certificate in Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Programme
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course training?
The Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course runs for 10 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course cost?
The fee is US$1,200 per person online and US$2,800 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course training?
A session is running now, from 29 October 2026 to 7 November 2026 in Nigeria. The next one runs from 6 November 2026 to 15 November 2026 in Ghana. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Advanced Training of Trainers (Master Trainer) Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Lead and quality-assure a training function across multiple trainers and programmes; Coach, observe and give structured feedback to other trainers; Design multi-course curricula and learning pathways; Set and apply training quality standards and trainer competency frameworks; Certify trainers through structured assessment and moderation.
