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Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CTTS2)

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
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
Category
Learning & Development
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
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 Trainer of Trainers Specialist
Certified Trainer of Trainers Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · Principles of teaching, training and learning · Adult learning theory (andragogy) · The learning and development profession
2
Facilitation Skills and Presence
Curriculum, qualifications and accreditation · Presentation and public-speaking skills · Adult learning theory (andragogy) · Professional portfolio and presentation
3
Inclusive learning and accessibility
Inclusive learning and accessibility · Facilitation skills and presence · Presentation and public-speaking skills · Academic and training administration
4
Presentation and public-speaking skills
Presentation and public-speaking skills · Questioning, discussion and active learning · Managing group dynamics · AI and adaptive learning
5
Managing group dynamics
Managing group dynamics · Engagement, motivation and energisers · Handling difficult participants · Evaluation and ROI measurement
6
Handling difficult participants
Handling difficult participants · Classroom and workshop management · Virtual and hybrid facilitation · Quality standards and accreditation
7
Virtual and hybrid facilitation
Virtual and hybrid facilitation · Voice, communication and delivery · Feedback and learner support · Peer learning and communities of practice
8
Public and Community Context
Contract oversight in the public sector · Community and tenant engagement · Corporate responsibility and community · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
9
Knowledge and Learning
Multimedia and video for learning · Microlearning and mobile learning · Social and collaborative learning · Emerging learning technologies
10
Leadership and Management
Consulting with sponsors and managers · Team leadership in L&D · Quality management and standards · Competitive bidding and tender management
11
People and Capability
Professional ethics in education and training · Individual development planning · Coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development · Employee engagement models and drivers
12
Strategy and Direction
Product and portfolio strategy · Go-to-market and channel strategy · Brand and reputation as strategic assets · Growth strategy and demand generation
13
Operations and Delivery
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation · Service quality and the passenger experience in transport · Reporting quality and governance · Management accounts and dashboards
14
Communication and Influence
Influencing and gaining buy-in · Feedback and learner analytics · Integrated marketing communications · Sponsorship and negotiation selling
15
Change and Innovation
Sustaining transformation and benefits · Emerging tools and innovation · Change control and configuration · Change and adoption in projects
16
Data and Measurement
Data protection and learner privacy · Project data, reporting and analytics · AI and predictive project analytics · Data quality and governance
17
Financial Acumen
Capital budgeting: NPV, IRR and payback · Cost of capital and WACC · Capital structure and financing decisions · Real options and strategic investment
18
Risk and Governance
Emerging assurance areas (ESG) · Crisis communications · Corporate governance principles and purpose · Forecasting and planning
19
Stakeholders and Partners
Stakeholder mapping and partnering · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism · Shareholder and stakeholder rights · Board reporting and information flows
20
Digital and Technology
Communicating financial results · Bancassurance and digital insurance models · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Practice management systems
21
Ethics and Integrity
Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct · Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms · Ethical principles and codes of practice · Sustaining ethical, effective practice
22
Self-Leadership
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Self-awareness and the leader's identity · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Wellbeing and resilience coaching
23
People Administration
Performance management in service · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline
24
Customers and Markets
Voice of the customer and feedback · Supply markets and the enabling environment · Strategic customer relationships · Electric and hybrid vehicles: what changes for the market
25
Projects and Delivery
Financial risk in projects · Realising and measuring project value · Capstone scoping: a real project or programme · Designing the project plan and schedule
26
Inclusion and Culture
Accessibility and universal design · Peer support and consultation · Duty of care and risk management · Brand strategy, identity and equity
27
Legal and Policy
Payroll, statutory deductions and employment cost · The regulatory and legal environment · Regulatory change management · Employment law framework and contracts of employment
28
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Cross-cultural communication · International and cross-border tax · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
29
Suppliers and Partners
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy · Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Public procurement frameworks and principles · Sustainable procurement principles and standards
30
Sustainability
Continuous environmental improvement · The organisational context and operating environment · Sustainability and responsible sourcing · Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

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

  • Facilitation Skills and Presence — applied to your own work
  • Inclusive learning and accessibility — applied to your own work
  • Presentation and public-speaking skills — applied to your own work
  • Managing group dynamics — applied to your own work
  • Handling difficult participants — applied to your own work
  • Virtual and hybrid facilitation — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTTS2 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 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

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

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
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