What is the Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist?

The Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist (CTTS2)

Executive Summary

Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist (CTTS2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 11 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 CTTS2 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 Trainer of Trainers Specialist

Acronym

CTTS2

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

✦Trainer Competency Frameworks

✦Training-the-Trainer Curriculum

✦Trainer Demonstration Methods

✦Coaching Trainers

✦Trainer Certification Systems

✦Trainer Performance Monitoring

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

Trainer-of-Trainers Foundations

Training materials: trainer guides, workbooks and course assembly · Principles of teaching, training and learning · Adult learning theory (andragogy)

2

Trainer Competency Frameworks

Talent development, careers and capability building · Designing learning that survives the workplace · Facilitation, group dynamics and resistance

3

Trainer Needs Assessment

Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Onboarding and induction design · Technical and compliance training

4

Adult Trainer Development

Software delivery: requirements, iteration and technical quality · Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Higher and further education contexts

5

Training-the-Trainer Curriculum

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Creativity and critical-thinking development · Wellbeing and personal-effectiveness learning

6

Facilitation Skills Development

Coaching, mentoring and developing people at work · The evidence base for effective learning · Learning needs analysis (TNA)

7

Instructional Delivery Skills

Instructional method: explanation, modelling and guided practice · Curriculum and programme design · Sequencing, chunking and scaffolding

8

Trainer Demonstration Methods

Financial analysis, modelling and valuation · Governance in state, donor-funded and family-owned entities · Localisation, partnership and donor compliance

9

Practice Teaching

Contemplative practice in coaching: attention, breath and awareness · Designing learning for transfer, not coverage · Evaluating learning: from reaction to results

10

Trainer Observation

Taxation: obligations, computation and dispute · Classroom and workshop management · Content curation and management

11

Coaching Trainers

Coaching, mentoring and developing people at work · Storyboarding and content development · Individual development planning

12

Trainer Feedback Systems

Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · Negotiation strategy and tactics · Business model design and innovation

13

Trainer Assessment

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Design review and quality assurance · Communications strategy and planning

14

Trainer Certification Systems

IT service management: availability, incidents and the service desk · Feedback and learner support · Influencing without authority

15

Trainer Development Plans

Networks, connectivity and troubleshooting · Digital and market transformation · Innovation in service delivery

16

Trainer Quality Assurance

Quality management: prevention, conformance and the cost of getting it wrong · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Analytical techniques and bias

17

Trainer Performance Monitoring

Management control systems and the review rhythm · Financial statements and the accounting equation · Ethics and professional standards in finance

18

Trainer Development Evaluation

Quantitative risk measures: duration, correlation and model validation · Interest-rate risk and gap analysis · Asset-liability committee (ALCO) governance

19

Trainer Capacity-Building Systems

Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Learner and stakeholder satisfaction · The project environment and stakeholders

20

ToT Specialist Practicum

Software delivery: requirements, iteration and technical quality · Customer service technology stack · Technology selection and integration

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures

24

Professional Decision-Making

Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics

26

Project and Execution Management

Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

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

Trainer Competency Frameworks — applied to your own work
Trainer Needs Assessment — applied to your own work
Adult Trainer Development — applied to your own work
Training-the-Trainer Curriculum — applied to your own work
Facilitation Skills Development — applied to your own work
Instructional Delivery Skills — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTTS2 certification?

The Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Trainer of Trainers Specialist, culminating in the capstone “ToT Specialist Practicum”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CTTS2?

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 CTTS2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CTTS2 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 CTTS2 certification?

The Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CTTS2 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 CTTS2?

The Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist 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 CTTS2?

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

Can I study the CTTS2 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 CTTS2?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CTTS2 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

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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

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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 CTTS2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Lead Facilitator

Government

Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist

Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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