Certified Professional Trainer (CPT)

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

1. Exam Pattern: 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 80% required to pass (64/80 correct).

2. Exam Duration: 90 Minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).

3. 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.

4. 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