CIPD Certificate in Training Practice

Our certificate courses are designed to build solid foundations which will increase knowledge, skills and development whilst also offering professional recognition. The CTP follows the Systematic Training Cycle from undertaking an initial training needs analysis, through to design and delivery then finally evaluation.

The CTP is ideal for anyone who is currently or aspires to be a training practitioner. Even if you have a lot of training delivery experience this could still be the course for you offering a great way to gain fresh ideas and tips from both your tutor and fellow students.

Completion of the CTP leads to CIPD Associate membership.

For more information view the CIPD Support-level Standards for the Certificate in Training Practice

Tailored in-house programmes

All our CIPD programmes can be tailored to your organisation's needs and run at one of our study centres or in-house, anywhere in the world. Learning materials, workshops, case studies etc can all be customised within the overall course framework to give greater relevance to the specific workplace.

The Certificate in Training Practice is made up of 10 modules:

Module 1

* Introduction to the Systematic Training Cycle
* Induction to the Programme
* Introduction to Training and Development - Approaches and Philosophies
* The Systematic Training Cycle and the Organisation

Module 2

* Training Needs Analysis and Motivation and Learning Theory
* Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
* Motivation Theory
* The Learning Process and Learning Theory

Module 3

* Resource Planning and Training Design Day 1
* Training Plans
* Design of Training
* Objective Setting
* Costing

Module 4

* Resource Planning and Training Design Day 2
* Training Methods
* In-house vs External Trainers
* Coaching/Mentoring

Module 5

* Managing Individual and Group Dynamics
* Delivery Skills
* Team/Group Formation
* Causes of Group Dynamics
* Managing Groups and Individuals during Training
* Management Report
* Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Module 6

* Delivering Training Sessions
* Understanding and Delivering Training Sessions
* Group work to Deliver a Training Session

Module 7

* Assessment and Evaluation of Training Day 1
* Assessment of Training
* Internal and External Validation
* Setting Objectives for Assessment

Module 8

* Assessment and Evaluation of Training Day 2
* Quantitative vs Qualitative Data
* Models of Evaluation
* Proving the worth of training
* Raising the profile of the Training Function
* Training Records

Module 9

* Equal Opportunities and Training
* Equal Opportunities Legislation
* Acting fairly and lawfully as a Training Function
* Diversity/Equality

Module 10

* Review and Evaluation of Training
* Preparation and Delivery of Skills Assignment
* Management Report
* Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Review of the Programme

How is the programme taught?
he programme is taught via a combination of face-to-face tuition and distance learning, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around your other commitments.

In line with our popular fast-track method, you complete the programme in two block weeks of training (9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday) separated by a three month period. In between the training weeks, you follow the learning materials on a self-study basis. We advise you do four to six hours per week. The programme typically takes six months to complete.

The training weeks include:

* tutor-led discussions
* tutor-led workshops
* case studies
* group exercises
* individual exercises

Four interactive workbooks written by BPP specifically for this programme and a BPP Student Handbook for use in the workshops are included in the fees.