Train the Trainer & ETDP
These courses are for the people who develop other people: subject experts and managers who train their teams, in-house trainers and facilitators, assessors and moderators, learning material developers, skills development facilitators (SDFs), and HR and learning and development practitioners. ETDP stands for education, training and development practices. The courses cover how to design learning material, facilitate a group, deliver training that changes behaviour, assess and moderate competence, support learners, and plan and report on an organisation's training.
The short courses run for 1 to 3 days and give a BOTI certificate of attendance. For a credit-bearing outcome, BOTI offers two QCTO skills programmes for assessment and work-based learning practitioners (see the accredited route below). Training runs in-house at your premises, at BOTI's venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or online.
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- Design and Develop Effective Learning Material Training Course · 3 days. Plan and develop learning materials, curricula and assessment instruments, from the design brief and target audience to the finished material.
- Facilitation Skills Training Course · 2 days. Facilitate meetings and group sessions: plan a facilitated approach, guide a group through its stages, build consensus and reach decisions.
- Train-The-Trainer Course - BOTi Essential Course · 1 day. Identify training needs, transfer knowledge in a practical way, use visual aids well and manage difficult participants.
- Train the Trainer (Facilitator Training) : Become an expert at training future experts · 3 days. An in-depth course on facilitating the learning process, for people building a career in facilitation.
- Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) Training Course · 3 days. Plan, co-ordinate and report on your organisation's training, and prepare the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report for your SETA.
- Moderator Skills Training Course · 3 days. Moderate outcomes-based assessments so that they are valid, reliable and fair.
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All Train the Trainer & ETDP courses
Training and facilitation
- Train-The-Trainer Course - BOTi Essential Course · 1 day. A practical introduction to training others, for managers and subject experts who train their teams.
- Train the Trainer (Facilitator Training) : Become an expert at training future experts · 3 days. Methods for facilitating learning, for aspiring and practising facilitators.
- Facilitation Skills Training Course · 2 days. Process versus content, the Tuckman model of group development, encouraging participation and handling difficult situations.
- Social Learning Course · 1 day. How people learn in groups, online and in person, and the five elements that make social learning at work effective.
- Certified Facilitator Training Course · three levels of 3 days each. Train the Trainer (Facilitator Training), then Assessor Skills, then Moderator Skills, taken in sequence.
Assessment and moderation
- Assessor Skills Training Course · 3 days. Use pre-designed assessment instruments to judge competence in a fair, valid and reliable way, without bias.
- Moderator Skills Training Course · 3 days. The moderation process for outcomes-based assessment, so that assessment decisions can be trusted.
Learning design, learner support and skills development
- Design and Develop Effective Learning Material Training Course · 3 days. Development plans, target audience profiles, skills gaps audits and assessment instruments, for material developers, assessors, moderators and HR practitioners.
- Learner Support and Guidance Training Course · 2 days. Analyse learners' needs, agree a learner development plan and guide learners on learning and assessment.
- Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) Training Course · 3 days. The SDF role, the Workplace Skills Plan, the Annual Training Report and SETA submissions.
- National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (NQF 5) · 30 days over 9-12 months. Closed to new enrolment. Learners already enrolled complete it as an accredited qualification; new learners see the QCTO programmes above.
The courses on this page are not accredited. They are delivered as professional skills programmes, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
Talk to us
Tell us your team's goal and we will recommend the course. Call 011 882 8853 or email [email protected].
Accredited route
Need credits? BOTI is accredited by the QCTO (accreditation SDP141024140856, valid to 10 October 2029) to offer two occupational skills programmes for training practitioners. Each combines contact days with a period of real practice in the workplace, recorded in a logbook. Each ends in a Final Integrated Supervised Assessment (FISA), set, run and moderated by BOTI under QCTO rules, and the QCTO issues the certificate. Entry: NQF Level 4 with Communication.
- Assessment Practitioner (SP-220320): NQF Level 5, 20 credits. 5 contact days, then 4 to 6 weeks assessing real candidates in the workplace. For people who assess learners; the accredited next step after the Assessor Skills, Train the Trainer (Facilitator Training) and Facilitation Skills courses. Last date for enrolment: 2 March 2028.
- Work Based Learning and Development Practitioner (Workplace-Based Practitioner) (SP-220322): NQF Level 5, 30 credits. 5 contact days, then 8 to 12 weeks facilitating a real work-based learning process. For trainers, mentors and SDFs who run learning in the workplace; the accredited next step after the SDF course. Last date for enrolment: 2 March 2028.
See every accredited programme on /qualifications/.
Guides
- Train the Trainer Training Course: an overview of training for people who train others.
- Virtual classroom learning: the platforms and systems used to run interactive online training.
- Virtual learning when the power goes out: practical ways to stay connected to online learning during power cuts.
- E-learning: BOTI's learning management system and online courses for staff.
What our clients say
“We were particularly impressed by the quality of facilitation and the practical relevance of the content presented. The programme was delivered with professionalism, clarity, and a strong emphasis on real-world application”
“The course was efficiently organized and aligned with our schedule. We were impressed by the quality of the training and the expertise of the facilitator.”
“They were very professional, and they never failed us at any point during the process. They have met our expectations with both trainings.”
Frequently asked questions
Which course suits a manager who trains their own team?
The one-day Train-The-Trainer course. People who want to train as a career take the 3-day Train the Trainer (Facilitator Training) course, and can go on to Assessor Skills and Moderator Skills, which together make up the Certified Facilitator path.
What is the difference between these courses and the QCTO skills programmes?
The short courses teach the skills and end with a BOTI certificate of attendance. The QCTO skills programmes carry NQF credits, include a period of real practice in the workplace, and end in a FISA, after which the QCTO issues the certificate.
We need someone to handle our Workplace Skills Plan. Which course?
The Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) Training Course. It is written for HR and L&D leads, business owners and operations managers who need an in-house SDF to plan training and prepare the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report for the SETA.
Can you train our trainers at our premises, or online?
Yes. Every short course can be delivered in-house at your premises anywhere in South Africa, at BOTI's venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or online, and built around your organisation's own training. Per-delegate rates fall as the group grows.