Qualifications... ...training certification for learning & development professionals

Specialising in training & occupational learning

The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) is a rapidly growing International Institute, and is now the professional body of first choice for many of those specialising in training, development and occupational learning.

ITOL membership encompasses training consultants, instructors, training managers, NVQ assessors, professors & lecturers, training directors, training designers and everyone involved in the world oflearning. They work in every sector of industry, commerce, local and national government, not-for-profit organisations and the Armed Forces...

ITOL offers a range of qualifications designed to develop learning & development professionals and build their skills.

Foundation Certificate in Staff Development

Certificate in Training & Occupational Learning

Advanced Certificate in Training & Occupational Learning

Whether you are interested in starting a new career in training, or you want build staffdevelopment into your current role, this qualification will give you a solid grounding in key training skills.

This qualification has been designed for those who have completed the foundation certificate, or are already delivering training. This formal qualification will give you the opportunity to continue your professional develpoment, and acquire models and frameworks essential to the design, delivery and evaluation of effective training programmes.

The advanced certificate has been developed to provide Learning and Developmentprofessionals with enhanced skills enabling them to make an impact in organisations.The advanced certificate will develop the expertise required to fulfill the essential roles of a progressive professional.

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Specialising in training & occupational learning

Here are 10 exceptional reasons: 1. ‘Accelerated’ means ‘Fast’. Our unique design and structure means you could be successfull in weeks not months.

2. ‘Accelerated’ means ‘Minimal Disruption’. Our level of flexibility allows you to study around your work and personal commitments. Keep your boss and your family happy.

3. Personal Trainer. You have your own personal trainer supporting you face-to-face, on the phone, by e-mail and staying with you for as long as it takes.

4. Guaranteed Success. Simply attend and participate in all face-to-face sessions, hand in your assignment on time and we will Support, Coach and Mentor you until you achieve the high standards of The Institute.

5. Up to 7 interactive, self-learning modules (not assessed) over and above course material.

6. USB Memory Stick containing all the learning resources you need to support your study.

7. No Exams! Just assignments, written or practical, to complete throughout the programme. Easy to manage. Less pain. No stress.

8. No hidden costs. The price you pay covers all learning materials, training costs, registration, certification.

9. Automatic first year membership of the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning (at the appropriate level) with full benefits – once you have successfully completed the qualification.

10. We are very friendly, professional and supportive people to do business with!

WHY CHOOSE ITOL FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT PARTNER?

If you run a business in England employing between 5 and 249 people! A new service from the Learning and Skills Council is now available to help you fund your leadership and management skills.

This new service covers all sectors and will deliver to you:

• A free analysis of your leadership and management skills

• A training grant of £500 to help you address those areas

• A further £500 grant for training for yourself and/or your senior team provided you match pound for pound

EXTERNAL FUNDING FOR ITOL TRAINING COURSES AND QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAMMES

For more information contact ITOL on 0151 244 5463

Foundation Certificate in Staff Development

WhoShouldAttend?

This highly participative and practicalquali�cation combines hands-on training with the fundamental knowledge and skills requiredto design and deliver a range of training activitiesin the workplace.

The Foundation Certi�cate will enable those employed in training, assessment or vocational education to gain entry into the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning as an Associate Member. The Foundation Cert�cate will enable individuals to assemble and deliver sound, e�ective, basic training sessions, programmes or workshops.

You will be given the opportunity to practiceand develop your skills in a supportiveenvironment with individual feedback.

Content • How people learn• TNA for individuals• Task analysis• How to write learning aims & objectives in behavioural terms• Designing training activities• Presentation skills• Instructional techniques• Group training techniques

No previous experience will be assumed.

The quali�cation is aimed for:

• Anyone who is required to give one to one instruction or who will deliver classroom based training sessions• Individuals with an interest to move into training and development• Individuals within businesses and organisations who, as part of their wider role, have a responsibility to deliver training or induction programme• Individuals within businesses and organisations who, as part of their wider role, have a responsibility to assess vocational quali�cations• Line managers, team leaders, support staff and coaches who wish to gain more knowledge from development in team meetings & short training sessions

(Accelerated)

Foundation Certificate in Staff Development(Accelerated)

Key

LearningOutcomes

By the end of the course participants should be able to:

• Identify the immediate learning needs of individuals• Write learning aims and objectives in accordance with best practice• Analyse tasks and design training activities to facilitate the learning of those tasks• Instruct on a one-to-one or small group basis using appropriate demonstration and constructive feedback skills• Facilitate a group training session which uses activities such as role play, simulation or group discussion• Assess and evaluate immediate learning

SuccessCriteria

The programme director must be able to verify that:• The candidate has completed the programme• The candidate has demonstrated training skills during the programme that have been assessed as satisfactory against specified criteria by the lead tutor.

These training skills include:• Giving feedback• Identifying individual learning needs• Facilitating learning by demonstration• One to one instruction

NO WRITTEN WORK IS REQUIRED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS QUALIFICATION

Cost &Booking

The programme fee for 2009 is £995 plus VAT, payable before commencement of the programme. The fee includes comprehensive workbook, programme support materials, lunch, tea and coffee onall attendances, one year student membership of the Institute, marking and moderation, and the issuing of the Foundation Certificate in Staff Development to successful participants.

Certificate in Training & Occupational Learning

LearningOutcomes

This qualification provides trainers with a broaderrange of knowledge and skills in order to operate as a rounded professional in the workplace. There will be further opportunities for skill development,as well as the acquisition of key frameworks of relevance to the professional trainer.

The Certificate will enable all employed in training,assessment or vocational education to gain entry into the Institute of Training and OccupationalLearning as a full Member.

By the end of this programme, you should be able to:

• Identify learning needs at individual, occupational and organisational levels• Design training and development sessions• Prepare and develop resources to support learning• Create a climate conductive to learning• Facilitate learning in groups• Evaluate training and development sessions• Evaluate and develop own practice• Cost training activities• Monitor and maintain equal opportunities within the training function

Delivery Skills

• Selecting visual aids • Preparing materials• Maintaining audience interest & involvement• Delivering training presentations

Designing Learning Events

• Scheduling & lesson plans• Choosing methods• Being learner-centred• Facilitating group formation

Evaluation of Learning• Options for evaluation• Key models of evaluation

Preparing Materials• Case studies & hand outs• Devising games & exercises• Role plays

Training Needs Assessment• Maintenance & Development• Organisational needs• Group & Individual needs

Training Policies• The purpose of policies• Ensuring equal opportunities

How People Learn• The Learning process• Experimental learning• Learning Styles

(Accelerated)

Key

Content

Certificate in Training & Occupational Learning(Accelerated)

This is an incredibly practical programme inwhich all learners will have the opportunityto practise key trainer skills. In addition,there is tutor input on key concepts and group discussion around issues in whichall trainers face, this will be supplementedby substantial Self-Learning material.

Learning will be consolidated by the completion of a substantial work-based assignment which will require additional work in the learner’s own time.

SuccessCriteria

The programme director must be able to verify that:

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• The candidate has demonstrated training skills that have been assessed assatisfactory by the lead tutor. These skills include: the facilitation of learning in groups, giving feedback, identifying individual learning needs and facilitating learning by demonstration and one to one instruction.

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The candidate has maintained a workbook and a reflective learning journalthroughout the programme.

The candidate has completed the programme.

• The candidate has completed a written assignment relating to the courseprogramme. The precise nature of the assignment and the criteria for itsassessment are to be determined by the group with appropriate guidanceby the tutorial team. Initial assessment and feedback will be undertaken by the group, led by the course tutors, with final marking by the Programme Director.

Cost &Booking

The course fee for 2009 is £1995 plus VAT, payable before commencement of the programme. The fee includes comprehensive course notes, lunch, teaand coffee on all attendances, one year associate membership of the Institute,marking of assignments, moderation, and the issuing of the Certificate in Training and Occupational Learning to successful participants.

Adavanced Certificate in Training & Occupational Learning

Learning •

This advanced qualification provides a professional foundation for experienced L&D professionals who have, or are seeking, a more influential position within the training profession. The programme seeks to providean in-depth understanding of a range of concepts relating to the role of learning and development within organisations and also to develop skills which contribute to the success of the role.

The programme will enhance professional credibility and increase competence and confidence. It willprovide a depth of knowledge and expertise to enable proactive contribution and support which adds value to the organisation or client.

Outcomes

By the end of this programme, you should be able to:

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Devise training & development policies and implementation plans to meet the needs of the organisation.

Manage the successful implementation of training & development plans and programmes.

Develop best practices in training & development commensurate with the organisations needs.

Manage the effective use of resources.

Employ advanced facilitation skills.

The Advanced Certificate is both engaging andcomprehensive in which all learners will benefitfrom developing their knowledge and expandingtheir skills. Each day will incorporate experiential learning, accelerated learning techniques and modelling of skills, along with opportunities to practice and receive valuable feedback.

The programme will build on the knowledge gained through the use of self-learning workbooks. Learners will also maintain a personal reflective learning journalthroughout the programme.

(Accelerated)

Key

Adavanced Certificate in Training & Occupational Learning

Making an Organisational Impact• Identify your role within an organisational structure and key links to HR functions & business performance• Formulate learning & development practices and policies to comply with legislation• Devise and manage an effective training plan & budget• Select and apply new options for improved learning evaluation in the workplace• The Training Function and Operations – How Management Thinking Applies To the Practitioners• Creating training plans & policies, Negotiating for resources

Take Training Delivery Skills to the Next Level• Apply the most recent developments in understanding how people learn to the delivery function• Lead team learning and development programmes• Demonstrate advanced facilitation and training skills, transferable to the workplace

The Specialist Learning Consultant and Designer• Apply a consultancy process that will work within both organisational and individual constraints• Structure a successful consultancy meeting• Utilise TNA tools & techniques from a range considered to best meet organisational requirements• Apply the most recent developments in understanding how people learn to the design function

Content

SuccessCriteria

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The programme director must be able to verify that:

The candidate has completed the programme.

The candidate has maintained their personal learning journal that has been assessed as satisfactory by the lead tutor.

The candidate has demonstrated a satisfactory understanding and skill level in relation to the key programme content.

The candidate has completed a written assignment relating to the programme which has beenmarked as satisfactory. The assignment would normally be around 4500 words.

The course fee for 2009 is £2795 plus VAT, payable before commencement of the programme. The fee includes comprehensive course notes, lunch, tea, coffee and ongoing refreshments, self-learningmaterial, one year membership of the Institute, marking of assignments, moderation, and the issuingof the Advanced Certificate in Training and Occupational Learning to successful participants.

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Contact us for more information:

ITOL, Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3PF

0151 244 5463 0151 244 5401

(Accelerated)

ITOL, Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3PFTelephone 0151 244 5463 Facsimile 0151 244 5401www.itol.org Email info@itol.org

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