Train the Trainer

This short QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award equips you with the practical skills to design, deliver, and evaluate training sessions in workplace or community settings. You study adult learning theory, training needs analysis, and how to structure engaging, effective sessions for different audiences. A typical week combines classroom instruction, group discussions, and hands-on practice where you plan and deliver short training demonstrations to your peers. You receive feedback from tutors and fellow learners, helping you refine your presentation and facilitation style. Assessment usually involves designing a training plan and delivering an observed training session. The course is part-time and can often be completed over a few months alongside employment.

There are no formal Leaving Certificate entry requirements for most ETB providers, making this course accessible to adults already working in industry, community, or public-sector roles. Providers typically expect that you have some experience in your own vocational area and the confidence to train others. Applicants are usually 18 or over, and many learners are mature workers looking to formalise their training role. No specific Leaving Cert subjects are required, though good communication skills in English are essential. This award is also available through Springboard+ or as part of continuing professional development funded by employers.

Demand for qualified workplace trainers remains steady across Ireland, driven by ongoing upskilling requirements in regulated industries such as healthcare, construction, and food production. Employers increasingly expect those delivering internal training to hold a recognised qualification such as this QQI award. Salaries for training roles vary widely, but Learning & Development Coordinators in Ireland typically earn between €35,000 and €55,000 gross per year depending on sector and experience. Freelance trainers can earn competitive daily rates, particularly in compliance-heavy industries.