Train the Trainer
Train The Trainer
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Description
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Admission Process
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Recommended reference books
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Our Tutors
About the course:
Train the Trainer is at Proficient to Expert stages on the Cambridge English Teaching Framework.
- It takes approximately 30 credit hours for face-to-face course.
- The course provides:
- Generic teacher training skills
Course Summary
In this 30-hour course, participants will build their confidence and develop the knowledge and skills they need to train teachers working in different educational contexts. They will learn how teachers learn and develop, how to evaluate, design and run training sessions, and how to observe teaching and give feedback.
The course is designed for experienced teachers and draws on participants’ existing knowledge of the classroom to assist in their progression from teacher to trainer. Participants each receive a copy of the Cambridge Professional Learning book From Teacher to Trainer, which acts as a resource and reference during the course, and as a source of continued guidance once the course has ended.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for:
- Experienced English Language Teachers who want to transition into training roles.
- Teacher Trainers looking to enhance their skills in mentoring and professional development.
- Academic Coordinators and Heads of Department responsible for teacher training and quality assurance.
- School Administrators and Educational Consultants who oversee teaching strategies and curriculum development.
Eligibility Criteria:
- have a B2 level of English or higher.
- have 5+ years of varied and current classroom-based experience as a teacher;
- deliver, or plan to deliver, training workshops for teachers (online or face-to-face);
- conduct, or plan to conduct, classroom observations of teachers;
- Support, or will support, teachers in their role as a manager or mentor.
Benefits of Taking the Train the Trainer Course
- Internationally Recognized Certification
- A Cambridge qualification, respected globally in the education sector.
- Boosts career prospects in schools, training institutions, and language centers worldwide.
- Transition from Teacher to Trainer
- Prepares educators for teacher training, mentoring, and coaching roles.
- Develops leadership skills essential for professional development in education.
- Mastery of Training & Facilitation Techniques
- Teaches how to design, plan, and deliver engaging training sessions.
- Focuses on adult learning principles to enhance teacher development.
- Strengthened Classroom Observation & Feedback Skills
- Provides structured methods to observe lessons and evaluate teaching quality.
- Equips trainers with strategies to give constructive feedback that helps teachers improve.
- Expanded Career Opportunities
- Opens pathways to roles such as teacher trainer, academic coordinator, curriculum designer, and educational consultant.
- Recognized by international schools, universities, and teacher training institutions.
- Contribution to High-Quality Education
- Helps raise teaching standards by training educators with modern methodologies.
- Leads to improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Professional Growth & Global Networking
- Connects participants with a global community of Cambridge-certified trainers.
- Encourages continuous learning and professional development.
Admission Process:
Step 1: Fill in the application form. You will receive a copy of your form via email.
Step 2: Qualifying applicants will receive an offer letter. Submit the course fee £1000 (accepted in PKR as well) within 14 days of receiving the offer letter. (The due date may change if you apply closer to the course dates)
Please note: There are limited seats on the course and only the initial candidates qualifying for the course will be registered.
Resource material will be provided by ICD during the course.
For further reading see the list of references below:
The Training Class/ Analyzing and Designing Training Sessions:
- Ways of Training by Tessa Woodward-
- Training Foreign Language Teachers by Michael Wallace – Cambridge University Press.
- Loop Input by Tessa Woodward – Cambridge University Press.
- Train the Trainer Journal –IATEFL Visit here.
- Teacher Training and Education SIG Newsletter by Tessa Woodward – IATEFL Visit here.
Delivering Training Sessions:
- ETL Journal.
- Cooperative Development by Julian Edge – Longman
Observing Teachers and giving feedback:
- Second Language Teacher Education by Jack C. Richards and David Nunan- Cambridge University Press
- Classroom Observation Tasks by Ruth Wajnryb- Cambridge University Press
About Cambridge:
Cambridge Assessment English is part of University of Cambridge (UK). It is ranked amongst the top 10 universities of the world as per QS World Ranking – followed by HEC Pakistan and International education community.
Our Expert Trainers
Alexandar Makarios
Experienced teacher trainer and educator with extensive expertise
in Cambridge CELTA, DELTA, and Train-the-Trainer programs. He has
designed and delivered EFL lessons across diverse international
contexts and has collaborated closely with Cambridge on course
standardization. His professional background includes mentoring
teaching staff, developing assessments, and managing teacher
training programs across Greece, South Africa, and China.
Peter Lucantoni
Peter Lucantoni is the author and co-author of a wide range of
highly regarded ELT course books, including
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language and
Introduction to English as a Second Language. He is also
the co-author of From Teacher to Trainer, published by
Cambridge University Press. Peter regularly delivers keynote talks
at international ELT conferences and conducts teacher training in
both public and private sector institutions worldwide.
Missy Blanchard
Missy Blanchard is an internationally recognized educator training
consultant, CELTA tutor, and assessor who has trained teachers and
assessed courses in more than 50 countries. She founded the
Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Teacher Training Academy to
provide quality education to Syrian refugee children in informal
learning environments. Missy works extensively with international
language institutes, non-profit organizations, and NGOs worldwide.
Cristina Nicolaou
Cristina Nicolaou has been working in ELT for over 15 years and is
a qualified CELTA trainer as well as a Cambridge examiner for
IELTS, BEC, and FCE examinations. She holds a Master’s degree in
TESOL from the University of Manchester and is currently
conducting PhD research. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes
student-centered learning environments that foster effective
communication and learner engagement.
Gerald Bagge
Gerald Bagge was born in Switzerland and has been a Cambridge
English CELTA trainer since 1994. After gaining his teaching
qualification in 1989, he has lived and worked extensively in
Canada, New Zealand, and China. Now based near Bournemouth in the
UK, he continues his work as a freelance trainer. His academic
interests include phonology, a subject he is currently researching
as part of his MA dissertation.
