Train the Trainer Training Course

Delivering effective, engaging training is essential in health and social care. A skilled trainer can inspire confidence, improve practice, and raise the overall quality of care provided to individuals.

This free Train the Trainer online course equips current and aspiring trainers with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to plan, deliver, and evaluate successful training sessions. Whether you’re leading in-house training, onboarding new staff, or facilitating CPD programmes, this course helps you build confidence and competence in training delivery.

Why Take This eLearning Course?

Health and social care relies on continuous learning to maintain safe and high-quality services. Trainers play a vital role in developing staff knowledge, confidence, and skills — ensuring that care delivery meets both legal and professional standards.

This course will help you:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a trainer.
• Learn how adults learn best and how to adapt your approach.
• Plan and deliver engaging, interactive training sessions.
• Develop the ability to assess learning and provide feedback.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve delivery.
• Support organisational goals through competent and confident staff.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Define the role of a trainer and explain their professional responsibilities.
• Describe how adult learning principles influence effective training.
• Identify training needs at individual and organisational levels.
• Plan and design structured training sessions using proven frameworks.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive sessions that meet learning objectives.
• Assess learners’ understanding through verbal and practical checks.
• Provide constructive feedback that supports motivation and growth.
• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of training.
• Reflect on personal delivery style and create an action plan for improvement.

Train the Trainer Course Outline

Module 1: Role of a Trainer
Learners will explore the key responsibilities of a trainer, including planning, delivering, and evaluating learning effectively. The module explains the benefits of training for organisations, trainers, and trainees, and highlights the professional and interpersonal skills required to be an effective trainer, such as communication, adaptability, and empathy.

Module 2: How Adults Learn
This module introduces the principles of adult learning and the learning cycle, helping trainers understand how adults acquire and retain knowledge. Learners will identify common barriers to learning and explore strategies to overcome them. The module also covers different learning styles and how adapting delivery methods can enhance engagement and retention.

Module 3: Training Needs
Learners will learn how to identify both organisational and individual training needs to ensure that learning activities are relevant and effective. The module includes practical approaches to conducting training needs analyses and introduces cost-benefit evaluations to assess the value of training. A knowledge check reinforces understanding of how targeted training supports performance and development.

Module 4: Plan Effective Training Sessions
This module focuses on how to plan engaging and structured training sessions using the ABC model (Aims, Behaviour, Content). Learners will discover techniques for capturing attention at the start of a session and maintaining engagement throughout. The module also covers how to create a detailed scheme of work and prepare pre-course materials to support learning.

Module 5: Design Training Content
Learners will understand how to design effective training materials and activities. This includes conducting task analysis to break down complex topics, developing a tailored training plan, and using questioning techniques to encourage active participation. The module ensures trainers can deliver content that meets learner needs and achieves desired learning outcomes.

Module 6: Deliver Training Sessions
This module provides guidance on delivering confident and engaging training sessions. Learners will practise delivering short “micro-teach” sessions and use a variety of techniques to maintain attention and motivation. It also explains how to use verbal and practical checks to assess understanding and adapt delivery in real time. A knowledge check consolidates these practical skills.

Module 7: Assess Learners
Learners will explore how to assess learning outcomes effectively using both formal and informal methods. The module explains how to align assessment methods with learning objectives and provides examples of how to measure progress, achievement, and skill application within training sessions.

Module 8: Provide Constructive Feedback
This module focuses on the importance of giving clear, supportive, and constructive feedback to learners. It introduces recognised feedback models to help trainers offer both motivational and developmental comments. Learners will practise giving feedback that encourages reflection and continuous improvement.

Module 9: Evaluate Training Effectiveness
Learners will understand the purpose of evaluating training and how to measure its effectiveness. The module covers various evaluation methods, including learner feedback, observation, and performance data. Learners will also produce a short evaluation report based on a case study to demonstrate how evaluation informs continuous improvement.

Module 10: Reflect and Improve
The final module encourages trainers to engage in self-reflection and professional development. Learners will assess their own training delivery and develop an action plan for improvement. The module promotes lifelong learning and helps trainers refine their skills for future success.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Health and social care managers who deliver in-house training
• Supervisors, team leaders, and senior care staff
• Trainers and assessors working in adult care or healthcare settings
• HR professionals and learning & development coordinators
• Anyone wishing to develop training and facilitation skills

No formal teaching experience is required — the course is suitable for beginners and experienced professionals looking to refresh their skills.

FAQ

Do I need to be a qualified trainer to take this course?
No. The course is suitable for anyone responsible for training or supporting others in the workplace.

Is this course aligned with UK care sector standards?
Yes. It’s designed in line with professional development standards.

How long does the course take?
Typically 1-2 hours, depending on your learning pace and reflection time.

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. You’ll receive a Train the Trainer Course certificate upon completion, suitable for CPD or internal training records.

Can I apply these skills in any sector?
Yes. While the course is written for health and social care, the principles apply to any training or facilitation role.

Training others effectively helps maintain quality, safety, and consistency across care services. Skilled trainers ensure staff feel confident, supported, and capable — which directly improves outcomes for people who use services.

By completing this course, you’ll gain the confidence, knowledge, and practical tools needed to deliver professional, engaging, and impactful training sessions.

Enrol on the free Train the Trainer Course today.

Develop your training expertise and empower others to learn, grow, and provide the highest standard of care.