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Certified Soft Skills Trainer

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CSST)

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Executive Summary

Certified Soft Skills Trainer

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Soft Skills Trainer (CSST) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CSST holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Soft Skills Trainer
Acronym
CSST
Category
Learning & Development
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Trainers and Facilitators
  • Instructional and Curriculum Designers
  • Learning and Development Professionals
  • Academic and Education Administrators
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design
Global Employability
Qualify for instructional design roles across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
✦Facilitation, Delivery and Learner Engagement
✦Digital, Blended and E-Learning
✦Assessment, Evaluation and Quality Assurance
✦Learning Strategy, Leadership and Administration
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Soft Skills Trainer
Certified Soft Skills Trainer: industry context, trends and professional standards · Principles of teaching, training and learning · Adult learning theory (andragogy) · The learning and development profession
2
How Adults Actually Learn
Diagnosing whether training is the answer · Designing learning that survives the workplace · Facilitation, group dynamics and resistance · Apprenticeships and work-based learning
3
learning ecosystem and stakeholders
The learning ecosystem and stakeholders · Learning strategy and business alignment · Learning cultures and the learning organisation · Individual development planning
4
Equity, diversity and inclusive education
Analytical techniques and bias · Onboarding and induction design · Technical and compliance training · Designing learning for transfer, not coverage
5
Sales and customer-service training
Sales and customer-service training · Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Higher and further education contexts · Inclusion, accessibility and fairness
6
Language and communication training
Language and communication training · Creativity and critical-thinking development · Wellbeing and personal-effectiveness learning · Feedback and learner analytics
7
Community and lifelong learning
Community and lifelong learning · The evidence base for effective learning · Learning needs analysis (TNA) · Leading learning projects and change
8
Inclusion and Culture
Accessibility and universal design · Building a learning culture · Integrated and sustainability reporting · Reporting quality and governance
9
Legal and Policy
Compliance and regulatory projects · Procurement and contract management · Regulatory compliance and biosafety · Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes
10
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Global and comparative HR contexts
11
Suppliers and Partners
The procurement cycle and operating models · Public versus private procurement · Supply markets and the enabling environment · Digital procurement and the future of the profession
12
Sustainability
Social and collaborative learning · Control environment and risk assessment · Emerging assurance areas (ESG) · Corporate social responsibility communications
13
Public and Community Context
Presentation and public-speaking skills · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation · Customer and community engagement · Presentation and public speaking
14
Knowledge and Learning
Emerging learning technologies · Marketing and promoting learning · Professional writing and documentation · Presenting learning proposals and impact
15
Leadership and Management
Classroom and workshop management · Consulting with sponsors and managers · Quality management systems and audits · Agronomic decisions that determine yield
16
People and Capability
Completion, engagement and impact metrics · Storyboarding and content development · Talent and capability ecosystems · Advocacy and policy engagement
17
Strategy and Direction
Professional portfolio and presentation · Scaling and growth strategies · Brand strategy, identity and architecture · Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9)
18
Operations and Delivery
Design review and quality assurance · Editorial quality, peer review and academic integrity · Feasibility, cost and quality analysis · Water, irrigation and water productivity
19
Communication and Influence
Peer review and feedback · Feedback and learner support · Influencing and gaining buy-in · Closed-loop feedback systems
20
Change and Innovation
Agile and digital transformation projects · Measuring change and project impact · Continuous improvement and retrospectives · Driving measurable delivery improvement
21
Data and Measurement
Quality and delivery metrics · Agile metrics and velocity · Project data, reporting and analytics · AI and predictive project analytics
22
Financial Acumen
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis · Values, purpose and authentic leadership · Financial literacy for non-finance leaders · Make-versus-buy and total cost of ownership
23
Risk and Governance
Insurance and price-risk management · Water-user associations and governance · Governance of service standards · Governance of the CX programme
24
Stakeholders and Partners
Reporting and dashboards · Building project relationships · Building strategic customer relationships · Partnering and co-creation with customers
25
Digital and Technology
Professional and digital publishing practice · Digital disruption and modern go-to-market · Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Digital marketing strategy
26
Ethics and Integrity
Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics · HR risk, ethics and the confidentiality boundary · Ethics and duty of care · Professional ethics and duty of care
27
Self-Leadership
AI and personalisation in marketing · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Communication and interpersonal skills
28
People Administration
Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Performance management in service · Performance management systems and cycles
29
Customers and Markets
Team leadership in sales and marketing · Carbon markets and climate finance · Agricultural value chains and market linkages · Agribusiness marketing, branding and export readiness
30
Projects and Delivery
Delivery and facilitation plan · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Developing the project business case · Project budgeting and financial control

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • How Adults Actually Learn — applied to your own work
  • learning ecosystem and stakeholders — applied to your own work
  • Equity, diversity and inclusive education — applied to your own work
  • Sales and customer-service training — applied to your own work
  • Language and communication training — applied to your own work
  • Community and lifelong learning — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CSST certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CSST?

This certification is ideal for Trainers and Facilitators, Instructional and Curriculum Designers, Learning and Development Professionals and Academic and Education Administrators, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CSST certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CSST internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CSST certification?

The Certified Soft Skills Trainer is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CSST certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CSST?

The Certified Soft Skills Trainer is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CSST?

The Certified Soft Skills Trainer carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CSST while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CSST?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CSST strengthens your expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management and positions you for advancement across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Head of Learning
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

L&D Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CSST while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Lead Facilitator
Government
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