Course Overview
The Certified Professional Trainer (CPT)® is an international, vendor-neutral certification designed for individuals aiming to become highly effective trainers. This E-Learning course covers the essential skills for training delivery, focusing on:
Preparation and program design
Presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
Engaging and motivating learners in both classroom and virtual environments
Evaluation techniques to measure learning outcomes
The course emphasizes practical application, allowing trainers to design and deliver sessions that are interactive, engaging, and result-oriented. CPT provides the knowledge and confidence to create impactful training programs, ensuring participants learn effectively and enjoy the process.
Exam Information
Exam Pattern: 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 80% required to pass (64/80 correct).
Exam Duration: 90 Minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).
Exam Format: Non-proctored, available anytime within an 8-month validity period.
Includes 2 exam attempts per voucher.
If unsuccessful after 2 attempts, candidates may purchase a new voucher for 2 additional attempts.
Note: A voucher is not valid for a second attempt if the candidate passes on the first attempt.
Certification Validity: Lifetime
Course Outline
Module 1 – Survival Skills for the New Trainer
What makes a good trainer?
Personal and professional best
Assertiveness, listening, and questioning skills
Connecting with people & defusing difficult participants
Essentials for success and trainer do’s/don’ts
Module 2 – The Practical Trainer
Defining successful training programs
Adult learning principles & learning cycles
Style assessment (introvert/extrovert)
Training process: planning, methods, designing sequences
Presentation skills, games, and setting the climate
Dealing with difficult trainees & evaluation techniques
Mock training presentations for peer review
Module 3 – Advanced Skills for the Practical Trainer
Accommodating learning preferences
Planning workshops & preparing visual aids
Effective communication & questioning techniques
Kirkpatrick’s evaluation levels
Training in various forums including virtual learning
Stress management & handling challenging situations
Module 4 – Developing a Training Program
Program design, needs assessment & instructional systems design models
Creating training content, supporting materials, and proposals
Choosing openings, energizers, and assessment tools
Testing the program & building rapport with learners
Target Audience
Trainers and presenters from all industries aiming to improve presentation and facilitation skills
Experienced trainers delivering live or virtual content
Training specialists, learning facilitators, master trainers, educators, and managers involved in training delivery
