Bodhih's Train the Trainer brochure summarises a trainer certification program for trainers, L&D professionals, managers and subject-matter experts, offered in 4-day, 3-day and 2-day formats. Modules run from adult learning principles and the ADDIE model to facilitation, questioning, feedback and assessing outcomes. Technavio ranks the program among the global top 7, and certificates can be verified online.
- Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions
- Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change
- Ranked among the world’s top 7 Train the Trainer programs by Technavio
- Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions
Where and how: train the trainer brochure certification as an in-person workshop in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata; as a live online course; or delivered overseas in Dubai, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Last reviewed by Siddharthan VGJ, Founder · Bodhih Training, Bengaluru
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What participants will be able to do
Apply adult learning principles
Design sessions that respect how adults learn: relevance, experience, self-direction and immediate application.
Design with ADDIE
Take a training request from analysis through design, development, implementation and evaluation in a structured way.
Create engaging content
Build activities, visuals and examples that keep a room or a virtual class involved from start to finish.
Facilitate with confidence
Manage group dynamics, energy and difficult participants while keeping the session on track.
Question and give feedback well
Use open, probing and reflective questions and give feedback that participants can act on.
Assess learning outcomes
Check whether learning actually happened using quizzes, observation, practical tasks and follow-up.
Who should attend
- New and aspiring corporate trainers
- Subject matter experts asked to train their colleagues
- HR and L&D professionals who design or run programs
- Team leads and managers who coach and onboard people
- Freelance trainers who want a structured, verifiable certification
Recommended program outline
Recommended design, customised to your context after a short needs analysis.
01Adult learning principlesModule 1 · Half day+
- How adults learn differently from school learners
- Learning styles, motivation and the experiential learning cycle
- Turning principles into session choices
- Reflecting on your own learning experiences and what made them work
02The ADDIE modelModule 2 · Half day+
- Analysing needs and writing clear learning objectives
- Designing and developing a session plan
- Implementing and evaluating a program
- Practising each stage on a real training topic from your work
03Creating engaging contentModule 3 · Half day to 1 day+
- Structuring content into openings, core and close
- Activities, case studies, games and visuals
- Adapting content for live virtual delivery
- Using stories, analogies and examples that fit your audience
04Facilitation skills and presentation techniquesModule 4 · 1 day+
- Voice, body language and stage presence
- Handling questions, silence and challenging participants
- Practice sessions delivered to peers, with feedback
- Managing time, transitions and energy through a full training day
05Questioning and feedbackModule 5 · Half day+
- Types of questions and when to use each
- Debriefing an activity so the learning lands
- Giving and receiving feedback constructively
- Practice rounds using real scenarios from participants' sessions
06Assessing learning outcomesModule 6 · Half day+
- Designing knowledge checks and skill observations
- Levels of evaluation after a program
- Final teach-back assessment and certification
- Individual feedback report and a development plan after certification
Sample training plan: 3-day hands-on design
This is the three-day focused format of Bodhih's Train the Trainer, built for an in-house batch of managers, experts and HR staff who will form an internal faculty. It follows the six modules in the brochure: adult learning, ADDIE, engaging content, facilitation and presentation, questioning and feedback, and assessing outcomes. Each participant builds one 30-minute session for their own organisation's academy and practises it in growing slices, ending with a final teach-back to a panel that includes the company's own L&D head.
Participants can apply adult learning principles and ADDIE to scope and plan their own 30-minute session.
- 09:30–10:00Learning timelineEnergiser
- 10:00–11:00Principles into choicesGroup challenge
- 11:15–11:45ADDIE in 15 minutesConcept burst
- 11:45–13:00Analyse my sessionReal-play
- 13:45–15:00Design and develop the planBuild sprint
- 15:15–16:30Five minutes, three waysMicro-teach
- 16:30–17:30Evaluate the day, ADDIE-styleReflection
Participants can build engaging content for their session and deliver it with presence, managing questions and challenging participants.
- 09:30–10:00Paper plane instructionsEnergiser
- 10:00–11:00Opening, core, closeBuild sprint
- 11:15–12:00Stories that fitSkill drill
- 12:00–13:00Voice, body and stageDemo & practice
- 13:45–15:00Questions, silence and resistanceRole-play
- 15:15–16:30Managing a full dayCase clinic
- 16:30–17:30Half-session runMicro-teach
Participants can debrief activities, give feedback, check learning and deliver their session to certification standard.
- 09:30–10:00Twenty questionsEnergiser
- 10:00–11:00Debrief so it landsSkill drill
- 11:15–12:00Feedback both waysPeer coaching
- 12:00–13:00Check the learningHands-on lab
- 13:45–15:15Final teach-backPresentation
- 15:30–16:30Individual feedback reportsFeedback round
- 16:30–17:30Development planAction planning
Every session’s activity, timings, outputs and materials, plus pre-work, a 90-day reinforcement plan and how impact is measured. Free, emailed to you instantly.
Recommended here: the 3-day focused format (09:30–17:30) for an in-house batch; the 4-day format adds depth and practice, and a 2-day short-term format suits experienced trainers. A sample design: every Bodhih program is customised after a short needs analysis.
How long is Train the Trainer training?
Bodhih offers three formats. The 4-day program is the recommended option with the most practice, the 3-day focused format shown here trims some depth but keeps practice, and a 2-day format suits experienced trainers. All run in person or live virtual, and this plan also runs as six 3-hour virtual sessions.
What activities are included in Train the Trainer training?
Participants build a real 30-minute session for their own organisation. They rewrite a lecture plan using adult learning principles, give instructions for a blind paper plane build, handle difficult-question cards, debrief a live game in trios and deliver a final teach-back to a panel that includes their own L&D head.
When to choose this
Frequently asked questions
What is covered in a Train the Trainer program?
Bodhih's Train the Trainer program covers adult learning principles, the ADDIE model, creating engaging content, facilitation skills, presentation techniques, questioning and feedback, and assessing learning outcomes. Participants practise delivering short sessions to their peers and receive detailed feedback. The depth of each topic depends on whether you choose the 4-day, 3-day or 2-day format.
How long is the Train the Trainer course?
Bodhih offers three formats. The 4-day program is the recommended option with the most practice. The 3-day format is focused, trimming some depth while keeping practice sessions. The 2-day short-term format suits experienced trainers looking for a refresher. Corporate batches can be customised to fit your schedule, in person or live virtual.
Is Bodhih's Train the Trainer certification recognised?
Bodhih's Train the Trainer program is ranked among the global top 7 in the Train the Trainer market by London-based research firm Technavio. Each certificate carries details that anyone can check on Bodhih's /verify/ page, so employers and clients can confirm it is genuine. The verification page makes it easy for anyone to check a certificate independently.
How can I verify a Bodhih Train the Trainer certificate?
Go to Bodhih's /verify/ page and enter the details printed on the certificate. The page confirms whether the certificate was issued by Bodhih. Employers often use this during hiring or when onboarding freelance trainers, and participants can share the link with anyone who asks. It is a quick way to confirm a trainer's credentials.
Who should attend a Train the Trainer program?
It suits anyone who teaches others at work: new corporate trainers, subject matter experts, HR and L&D staff, team leads who onboard people, and freelance trainers. You do not need prior training experience for the 4-day or 3-day formats. The 2-day format works best if you already deliver sessions regularly.