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
The Train the Trainer course is designed for experienced teachers who wish to develop the skills needed to train, mentor, and support other educators.
Delivered by ICD, this short professional development programme introduces participants to the principles of adult learning, teacher development, and effective training practices. The course helps experienced teachers transition from classroom practitioners to teacher trainers and mentors within their institutions.
Through practical activities and guided discussions, participants learn how to design training sessions, observe teaching, and provide constructive feedback that supports professional growth.
What You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand how teachers learn and develop professionally
- Plan and deliver effective teacher training sessions
- Design structured professional development workshops
- Conduct classroom observations
- Provide constructive and developmental feedback
- Support teachers through mentoring and coaching
Who Should Take This Course?
This programme is suitable for:
- Experienced English Language Teachers who wish to move into teacher training roles
- Teacher Trainers seeking to strengthen their training and facilitation skills
- Academic Coordinators and Heads of Department responsible for teacher development
- School Leaders and Administrators involved in improving teaching quality
- Educational Consultants supporting teacher training and curriculum development
Key Benefits
- Develop the skills required to train and mentor teachers
- Learn effective techniques for observing lessons and giving feedback
- Build confidence in designing and delivering professional development sessions
- Strengthen leadership skills within educational institutions
- Contribute to higher teaching standards and improved learning outcomes
Course Details
Duration: 10 hours
Mode: Face-to-face training
Provider: ICD
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from ICD.
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 50,000 PKR 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.
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
- Teacher Training and Education SIG Newsletter by Tessa Woodward – IATEFL
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
Our Expert Trainers
Alexandar Makarios
Alexander is an English language educator and teacher trainer with
over 22 years of experience in English Language Teaching. He is a
Cambridge CELTA and DELTA tutor and CELTA assessor, with extensive
experience in teacher training and professional development. He has
taught and trained teachers internationally, including in Greece,
South Africa, and China, and has worked with Cambridge on course
standardization. Alexander has also published articles in ELT
publications and presented at international conferences.
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.
