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ITOL - Professional Trainer Qualifications

Catalyst Learning & Development is proud to announce a new partnership with the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning (ITOL). A rapidly growing International Institute and a first choice professional body for those specialising in training, development and 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 those specialising in training, development and occupational learning. ITOL members include training consultants, instructors, training managers, NVQ assessors, professors, lecturers, training directors and training designers, working in every sector of industry, commerce, government, not-for-profit organisations and the Armed Forces. Training courses and certification programme, with ITOL qualifications include: 
        Foundation Certificate in Staff Development. 
        Certificate in Training and Occupational Learning. 
        Advanced Certificate in Training and Occupational Learning . 
         
        For more information on ITOL please visit the ITOL website: www.itol.org. 
        Level 1. 
        Foundation Certificate in Staff Development:. 
        This qualification provides hands-on trainers with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to design and deliver a range of training activities in the workplace. The programme will enable individuals to assemble and deliver sound, effective training sessions and events. It will provide a solid foundation from which individuals may progress onto further learning & development professional programmes.
        Who should attend? 
        No previous experience will be assumed. 
        The qualification is 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 business and organisations who, as part of their wider role, have a responsibility to deliver training. 
        Line managers, team leaders and coaches who wish to gain more impact from development in team meetings and short training sessions. 
          
        Level 2 
        Certificate in Training & Occupational Learning 
        This qualification is of relevance to the Learning Professional who is looking to gain more influence in his or her organisation. Participants will develop strong skills in the analysis, design and delivery of training, enabling them to implement full training programmes that help to achieve organisation objectives. 
        Who should attend? 
        This programme follows on from the Foundation Certificate in Staff Development. Potential candidates for the Certificate should normally complete the Foundation Certificate first. 
        This qualifications is for: 
        Those within a full time training or learning and development role seeking to ensure a strong knowledge and skill foundation from which to progress their career. 
        Those with some experience and wishing to consolidate their knowledge and skills with a relevant qualification. 
        Those wishing to establish a strong basis to move onto the Advanced Certificate and specialist Diploma. 
        Those entering management roles with the L& D Profession and seeking to appreciate the unique roles within their new domain. 
          
        Level 3 
        Certificate in Training & Occupational Learning 
        This qualification is of relevance to the Learning Professional who is looking to gain more influence in his or her organisation. Participants will develop strong skills in the analysis, design and delivery of training, enabling them to implement full training programmes that help to achieve organisation objectives. 
        Who should attend? 
        This programme follows on from the Foundation Certificate in Staff Development. Potential candidates for the Certificate should normally complete the Foundation Certificate first. 
        This qualifications is for: 
        Those within a full time training or learning and development role seeking to ensure a strong knowledge and skill foundation from which to progress their career. 
        Those with some experience and wishing to consolidate their knowledge and skills with a relevant qualification. 
        Those wishing to establish a strong basis to move onto the Advanced Certificate and specialist Diploma. 
        Those entering management roles with the L& D Profession and seeking to appreciate the unique roles within their new domain.

The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning - ITOL has grown to become an international institute, and is the professional body of first choice for those specialising in training, development and occupational learning.

ITOL membership encompasses training consultants, instructors, training managers, NVQ assessors, professors & lecturers, training directors and training designers. ITOL works in every sector of industry, commerce, local and national government, not-for-profit organisations as well as the Armed Forces.

Specialising in Occupational Learning

ITOL’s strategy to develop the training and occupational learning industry is dependant on providing professional trainers, support staff and occupational learning decision makers the opportunity to gain qualifications designed specifically for them. ITOL qualifications focus on understanding the best training techniques, as well as the most effective operational systems and tools to assist quantifying results.

There are many training qualifications available, however Catalyst believes that ITOL offers the most specialised and industry appropriate programme due to their sole focus and commitment to achieving higher standards of training practice. Government Bodies who have utilised ITOL Qualifications to increase the effectiveness of their training include:

  • Border and Immigration Authority
  • Independent Police Complaints Commission
  • Ministry of Defence (Civilian and Military)
  • HM Treasury
  • Metropolitan Police
  • British Transport Police
  • Local Authorities e.g. Southwark, Hackney
  • London School of Economics
  • Imperial College
  • Institute of Directors

Benefits of ITOL Qualifications with Catalyst

  1. The unique design and structure of ITOL qualifications mean that you could be successful in weeks not months.
  2. Flexibility. Once live training is completed, you can then continue with self - directed learning at your own pace.
  3. Exceptional Trainers. Our trainers have extensive industry experience and high levels of practical knowledge.
  4. We’ll support you through the entire process as you complete the course work and your assignments.
  5. Attaining formal qualifications with ITOL will increase your professional credibility in a competitive marketplace. (letters after your name!)
  6. No exams! Just assignments, written or practical, to complete throughout the programme.
  7. No hidden costs. The price you pay covers all learning materials, training costs, registration, certification and first year membership of ITOL.
  8. Automatic membership of ITOL (at the appropriate level) with full benefits upon successful completion of the qualification.
  9. Embed your learning with coaching and mentoring with the Action Plan Support Programme™

To know more about ITOL, view our brochure here