# Master Trainer Certification in India > Master Trainer Certification in India for experienced trainers: 5 live online sessions + a 3-day residential. Fees, eligibility and how it differs from TTT. - Source: https://bodhih.com/master-trainer-certification/ - Publisher: Bodhih Training (Bengaluru, India; since 2008) - Last updated: 2026-10-14 - Contact: solutions@bodhih.com · +91 99000 11601 --- The Advanced Path for Trainers Ready to Lead the Industry The Master Trainer Certification is Bodhih’s most advanced learning program, created for experienced trainers who want to move beyond facilitation into mastery. This certification is designed for professionals who already understand training fundamentals and are now ready to develop deeper expertise, stronger presence, and a distinctive training identity. ## At a glance - **Duration:** 5 live online sessions + 3-day in-person immersion - **Who it’s for:** Trainers, L&D professionals, managers and subject-matter experts - **Format:** In person · Live virtual · Blended - **Where:** India & 7 regions worldwide - **Track record:** Since 2008 · 2,000+ companies ## Two ways to take this program [For experienced trainers**Open cohort: next dates coming soon** - 2026 cohort under way (5 Sep – 10 Oct 2026) - Blended: 5 live online sessions + 3-day residential immersion - Join the interest list to hear first Notify me of the next cohort](#open-cohort) [For your L&D team or academy**Corporate program: build master trainers in-house** - Your dates and venue, or blended online - Built around your own Train the Trainer content - Quoted per cohort Discuss a corporate program](#corporate) Open cohort ## Master Trainer Certification: open cohort **Next cohort: dates to be announced soon.** The 2026 cohort runs from 5 September to 10 October 2026. Join the interest list and we will tell you as soon as the next dates and fee are confirmed. The next step for a seasoned trainer is to train other trainers. That takes more than domain knowledge or delivery skill: it takes distinct styles, behaviours and mindsets. The Master Trainer Certification builds them through a blended journey, with five live online master sessions followed by a three-day in-person immersion where mastery is practised, assessed and certified. ### How the program runs | Phase | Format | What happens | | --- | --- | --- | | Live online phase | 5 master sessions, 3 hours each (4–7 pm IST), weekly | The science and design of training: your Master Trainer identity, designing a TTT workshop, instructional design, lessons from great speakers, turning observation into training | | In-person immersion | 3 full days, residential (in 2026 at the Indian School of Wisdom, Bangalore) | Competency building, engagement and activity design, dramatics, voice and facilitation mastery, then assessment and certification | ### Program outline ### **Session 1 · Foundations & the Master Trainer identity**Live online · 3 hours - Master Trainer vs. Train the Trainer certification - What Master Trainers do - Pre-work review and cohort charter ### **Session 2 · Designing the Train the Trainer workshop**Live online · 3 hours - Creating your own TTT - Training need analysis - Training design and customisation ### **Session 3 · Content development & instructional design**Live online · 3 hours - Content development - Models of instructional design - Content elements for TTT ### **Session 4 · Lessons from the masters & the craft of ideas**Live online · 3 hours - Self-learning modules - Training lessons from great speakers - Impact and meaning ### **Session 5 · Observation, ideas & translation to training**Live online · 3 hours - The power of observation - Capturing and expanding ideas - Translation to training ### **Immersion day 1 · Recasting, competency building & engagement**In person · full day - Inventing a new wheel; recasting topics; changed terminology - From mind to muscle; building competence; from book to behaviour - Engagement techniques, activity design and simulation ### **Immersion day 2 · Dramatics, hallmarks & facilitation**In person · full day - Training and dramatics; voice projection - Theatre techniques and improvisation - Master Trainer hallmarks; credibility and WIIFM; facilitation mastery; method creation ### **Immersion day 3 · Assessment, certification & way forward**In person · full day - Hands-on competency assessment - Q&A, group feedback and recap - Certification ceremony and next steps for your TTT practice ### How certification works This is an assessment-driven program. It evaluates your existing competencies and the new skills you build, and the certificate is granted only when you demonstrate the competencies needed to train other trainers, in a hands-on assessment on the final day. ### What is included - 5 live online master sessions (3 hours each, 4–7 pm IST) - 3-day in-person residential immersion, with accommodation, buffet meals and refreshments - Pre-training assessment and pre-reading - Hands-on, competency-based assessment and certification process - Participant training manual, handouts and resource materials - Master Trainer Certificate - Early access to future Bodhih products ### Investment The 2026 cohort fee is **₹80,000 + GST per participant**, including the residential immersion. The fee for the next cohort will be confirmed when its dates are announced. ### Who should attend - Experienced trainers and coaches - Senior HR professionals and training managers - Senior facilitators and change agents - Technical trainers and subject-matter experts who train - Heads of organisations who lead learning - Certified trainers and coaches ready for the next level ### Who facilitates Bodhih’s senior trainers, who bring corporate backgrounds and consulting experience, and link theory to real work situations. Content draws on Bodhih’s ongoing work in training and organisational development, with techniques from dramatics, art, writing and facilitation. Corporate program ## Master trainers for your organisation Organisations that run their own academies can build master trainers in-house: senior trainers who then certify and coach your internal trainers. Bodhih designs the journey around your Train the Trainer content, schedule and locations. | | Open workshop | Corporate (in-house) batch | | --- | --- | --- | | Best for | Individual experienced trainers and coaches | Senior trainers and L&D leads from one organisation | | Dates and place | Fixed cohort dates; online sessions plus a residential immersion in Bangalore | Your dates; your venue or blended online | | Content | Bodhih’s Master Trainer curriculum; you design a TTT on a topic of your choice | Built around your organisation’s TTT content and trainer standards | | Group | Peers from many organisations | Your people only | | Fee | Published per participant when a cohort is announced | Quoted per cohort | | Certificate | Master Trainer Certificate after competency assessment | The same assessment standard | | How to start | [Join the interest list](#open-cohort) | [Request a proposal](https://bodhih.com/contact-2-1/) | Bodhih's Master Trainer Certification is a blended program for experienced trainers who want to train other trainers and run their own Train the Trainer workshops. It combines five 3-hour live online master sessions with a 3-day in-person residential immersion for 8–16 participants. Certification is granted only after a hands-on competency assessment on the final day. - Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions - Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change - Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions **Where and how:** master trainer certification certification as an in-person workshop in [Bengaluru](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-in-bangalore/), [Mumbai](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-mumbai/), [New Delhi](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-new-delhi/), [Hyderabad](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-hyderabad/), [Chennai](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-chennai/), [Pune](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-pune/) and [Kolkata](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-kolkata/); as a live online course; or delivered overseas in [Dubai](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-dubai/), [Singapore](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-singapore/), [Saudi Arabia](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-saudi-arabia/) and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Last reviewed 14 Oct 2026 by [Siddharthan VGJ](https://bodhih.com/siddharthan-vgj/), Founder · Bodhih Training, Bengaluru Built by the team behind Bodhih’s [Train the Trainer](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer/) program, which Technavio ranks among the **global top 7**, this program focuses on refining how trainers think, design, and deliver learning—so they can create lasting behavioral and performance impact. ## Why Organizations Need Master Trainers #### Why Organizations Need Master Trainers As organizations scale learning across teams, functions, and regions, the role of a trainer has evolved. Businesses today need trainers who can design [learning journeys](https://bodhih.com/learning-journeys/), manage complex group dynamics, influence behavior, and build capability at scale. Master Trainers fulfill this role. They bring depth, adaptability, and strategic thinking to learning interventions, making them valuable partners in [leadership development](https://bodhih.com/leadership-skills-training-in-india/), organizational change, and long-term talent growth. Bodhih’s Master Trainer Certification exists to create this next level of training excellence. ## Who Is a Master Trainer? More than a facilitator — a creator of learning impact A Master Trainer is a seasoned professional who has mastered both the science and art of training. Beyond delivering content, they are skilled in: - Advanced training design and customization - Facilitation across diverse learner groups - Behavioral and communication-based learning - Creating original and impactful training frameworks - Building credibility through presence and authenticity Master Trainers are also capable of creating their own Train the Trainer programs and signature learning solutions. ## Who Should Pursue This Certification? Designed for experienced professionals seeking mastery and recognition This program is ideal for: - Senior corporate trainers and facilitators - Learning & Development professionals - Organizational development and change leaders - Coaches and consultants with training experience - Freelance trainers seeking advanced differentiation - Subject matter experts transitioning into facilitation Experienced professionals who want to be recognized as leaders in the training industry will find this certification particularly valuable. ## What Makes Bodhih’s Master Trainer Certification Unique A personalized approach that builds signature training excellence More than a facilitator — a creator of learning impact Unlike generic certification programs that rely on mixed frameworks and borrowed models, Bodhih follows a focused and personalized approach. Participants are guided to identify and strengthen their natural training strengths, helping them develop a distinctive facilitation style rather than a standardized one. The program emphasizes clarity of thought, behavioral impact, communication mastery, and experiential learning—ensuring that learning translates into real-world effectiveness. ## Program Overview An intensive, practice-driven certification experience The Master Trainer Certification is delivered as a **blended program**: five live online master sessions of three hours each, followed by a **three-day in-person immersion** that ends in a competency assessment and certification. Participants engage with: - Advanced [instructional design](https://bodhih.com/instructional-designing-for-trainers/) principles - [Training needs analysis](https://bodhih.com/training-needs-analysis-workshop/) and customization - Facilitation mastery and group dynamics - Presentation presence and [storytelling](https://bodhih.com/storytelling-for-business/) - Feedback, evaluation, and learning effectiveness The program concludes with a structured certification assessment, allowing participants to demonstrate mastery through live facilitation and applied learning. ## Outcomes You Can Expect By completing the Master Trainer Certification, participants gain: This certification is not about adding more tools. It is about elevating how you think, train, and lead learning. ### Advanced confidence and facilitation presence ### Stronger professional credibility and influence ### A clear transition from trainer to training leader ### The ability to design high-impact, original training programs ## Comparing master trainer programs Master trainer programs in India range from government skilling frameworks such as NSDC's Training of Master Trainers to corporate and international programs. Our [guide to Train the Trainer and master trainer courses in India](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-courses-in-india/) compares published formats, durations and fees, and [Train the Trainer vs Master Trainer](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-vs-master-trainer/) explains which to take first. ## Sample training plan: 3-day hands-on design These are the three immersion days that follow the five online master sessions. Experienced trainers arrive with the draft of their own Train the Trainer program and spend the immersion turning it into something they can teach other trainers. They recast a tired topic, design activities and a simulation, work on voice and stage presence with theatre techniques, and practise facilitating a room of trainers. Day three is the hands-on competency assessment, where each participant runs a segment of their own program for certification. 80% hands-on practice · 20.2 contact hours · Cohort: 8–16 participants · In person · Live virtual ### Immersion day 1: Recasting, competence and engagement Participants can recast a topic, design for behaviour rather than information and build an original activity and simulation for their program. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Reinvent the wheel (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · Recasting a tired topic (Group challenge) 3. 11:15–12:00 · From book to behaviour (Concept burst) 4. 12:00–13:00 · Activity design lab (Build sprint) 5. 13:45–15:00 · Build a simulation (Build sprint) 6. 15:15–16:30 · Debrief like a master (Skill drill) 7. 16:30–17:30 · What I will steal (Reflection) ### Immersion day 2: Dramatics, hallmarks and facilitation Participants can use voice, space and improvisation to hold a room of trainers and facilitate practice with credibility. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Yes, and (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · Voice projection (Skill drill) 3. 11:15–12:15 · Stillness, space and status (Demo & practice) 4. 12:15–13:00 · Improvisation under fire (Simulation) 5. 13:45–14:30 · Hallmarks of a master trainer (Debate) 6. 14:30–15:30 · What is in it for them? (Real-play) 7. 15:45–16:45 · Facilitating trainers (Fishbowl) 8. 16:45–17:30 · Assessment preparation (Reflection) ### Immersion day 3: Assessment, certification and way forward Participants demonstrate master trainer competence in a hands-on assessment and set a plan to launch their own Train the Trainer program. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Rubric decoded (Diagnostic) 2. 10:00–11:00 · Competency assessment, round one (Micro-teach) 3. 11:15–12:45 · Competency assessment, round two (Micro-teach) 4. 13:30–14:45 · Group feedback and recap (Feedback round) 5. 14:45–15:30 · Open questions (Case clinic) 6. 15:45–16:30 · Launch plan (Action planning) 7. 16:30–17:30 · Certification ceremony (Presentation) Recommended: 5 live online master sessions of 3 hours each, followed by a 3-day in-person residential immersion (09:30–17:30) that ends in a hands-on competency assessment. A sample design: every Bodhih program is customised after a short needs analysis. ### How long is master trainer certification? The recommended design is five live online master sessions of three hours each, followed by a three-day in-person residential immersion. The third day includes the hands-on competency assessment. Where travel is not possible, the immersion can also run as six live virtual sessions. ### What activities are included in master trainer certification? Participants recast a tired training topic, design and playtest a simulation, practise voice projection and improvisation under curveball cards, facilitate trainers in a fishbowl and deliver a 20-minute segment of their own Train the Trainer program for assessment. ## Frequently asked questions ### When is the next Master Trainer Certification cohort? The 2026 cohort runs from 5 September to 10 October 2026. Dates for the next open cohort will be announced soon; join the interest list on this page and Bodhih will email you when they are confirmed. ### What is the difference between Train the Trainer and Master Trainer Certification? Train the Trainer builds the skills to design and deliver training. Master Trainer Certification is the next step for experienced trainers: it prepares you to train other trainers and to design and run your own Train the Trainer workshops. ### How is the Master Trainer Certification structured? It is a blended program: five live online master sessions of three hours each, held weekly from 4 to 7 pm IST, followed by a three-day residential immersion in person that ends with a competency assessment and certification ceremony. ### How much does the Master Trainer Certification cost? The 2026 cohort fee was ₹80,000 plus GST per participant, including the residential immersion with accommodation and meals. The fee for the next cohort will be confirmed when its dates are announced. ### Who should attend the Master Trainer Certification? Seasoned trainers who already deliver workshops and create content: corporate and freelance trainers, coaches, training managers, senior HR and L&D professionals, and subject-matter experts who train others. ### How is the certificate awarded? Certification is assessment-driven. It is granted only when you demonstrate, in a hands-on assessment on the final day, the competencies needed to train other trainers. ### How do I become a master trainer in India? Most master trainers in India follow three steps: build a base as a certified trainer (for example through a Train the Trainer certification), deliver training regularly for a few years, and then take a Master Trainer Certification that assesses whether you can train other trainers. Bodhih’s program ends with a hands-on competency assessment, so the certificate reflects what you can do, not just attendance. ### Is this the same as NSDC’s Training of Master Trainers (ToMT)? No. NSDC’s Training of Master Trainers is part of India’s government skilling framework and qualifies master trainers to run Training of Trainers batches for sector skill councils. Bodhih’s Master Trainer Certification is a corporate program for trainers, L&D professionals and coaches who design and deliver workplace learning and want to train other corporate trainers. Choose NSDC ToMT for skilling-scheme work and Bodhih’s program for corporate and freelance training careers. See our guide to trainer courses in India. ### Can I do the Master Trainer Certification online? Partly. The five master sessions are live online, so you can join them from anywhere. The three-day immersion is in person, because the final competency assessment needs you to facilitate live in front of assessors and peers. ### Can an organisation run the Master Trainer program in-house? Yes. Bodhih can run a corporate Master Trainer program for your senior trainers on your dates and venue or in a blended format, built around your own Train the Trainer content. Corporate programs are quoted per cohort.