Trainers’ Guild Framework

Trainers’ Guild

An experience-based membership structure comprising Associates, Fellows and Senior Fellows

Trainers’ Guild Framework

To be part of Trainers’ Guild, each individual must undergo a rigorous assessment and meet the detailed requirements specified in our framework.

What is Trainers’ Guild Framework?

The Trainers’ Guild Framework serves as comprehensive criteria for joining the Trainers’ Guild. With a focus on fostering continuous growth and development, this framework outlines the essential skills and core professional values necessary for membership in the Trainers’ Guild.

Skills:

Trainers wishing to get recognition must possess the following skills:

S1. Relevant and up-to-date industry knowledge and experience
S2. Ability to design, develop and deliver training activities
S3. Ability to adapt to meet the varying needs of those being trained
S4. Ability to use appropriate learning technologies
S5. Ability to take feedback from others to improve practice
S6. Ability to review the effectiveness of training activities

Professional Values:

Trainers wishing to get recognition must additionally demonstrate the following professional values:

P1. Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion
P2. Ensure professional competence and due care
P3. Ensure continuing professional development of self
P4. Ensure continuing professional development of those being trained

How do I know if I possess these skills and professional values?

Refer to the following table to familiarise yourself with the indicators meeting the requirements of the stated skills:

Skills	Indicators that you meet the requirement	Indicators that you don’t meet the requirement
S1. Possess relevant and up-to-date industry knowledge and experience	Sufficient practical experience in the area in which you are training Training up to the level at which you have qualifications and updated industry knowledge	Little or no practical experience in the area in which you are training Training beyond the level at which you have qualifications and updated industry knowledge
S2. Ability to design, develop and deliver training activities	You are aware of what course objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment criteria are You have designed, and delivered a range of training activities You have developed training material, such as learning resources	You are unaware of what course objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment criteria are You have never designed, or delivered any training activity before You have never developed training material, such as learning resources
S3. Ability to adapt to meet the varying needs of those being trained	You have delivered training activities to a range of different learners including, those from diverse backgrounds, internal staff and external clients, early- and mid-career professionals, in-person and online participants and those interested in accredited and non-accredited courses	You have never delivered training activities to a range of different learners including, those from diverse backgrounds, internal staff and external clients, early- and mid-career professionals, in-person and online participants and those interested in accredited and non-accredited courses
S4. Ability to use appropriate learning technologies	You have used various technologies in your training, such as Virtual Learning Environments, AI-assisted tools, video conferencing & collaboration software, and interactive whiteboards	You have never used a range of appropriate learning technologies
S5. Ability to take feedback from others to improve practice	You actively seek feedback from your learners, colleagues, seniors, employers, and other stakeholders to improve your practice	You do not seek feedback from your learners, colleagues, seniors, employers, and other stakeholders to improve your practice
S6. Ability to review the effectiveness of training activities	You actively evaluate design, development & delivery of your training activities to implement further improvements You evaluate training resources, including learning resources and technologies being used	You do not actively evaluate design, development & delivery of your training activities to implement further improvements You do not evaluate training resources, including learning resources and technologies being used

Refer to the table below to familiarise yourself with the indicators that meet the stated professional values

Professional Values	Indicators that you meet the requirement	Indicators that you don’t meet the requirement
P1. Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion	In all aspects of your practice, you ensure equality, diversity & inclusion not just for trainees but for all other stakeholders, such as employers and colleagues	You do not thoughtfully ensure equality, diversity, and inclusion for trainees and all other stakeholders, such as employers and colleagues
P2. Ensure professional competence and due care	You only take on work that you are fully competent to deliver You are able to fulfil your training responsibilities with the highest level of professionalism and care	You accept any work offered to you without verifying that you have the necessary qualifications, experience, time, and resources to complete it effectively You often have dissatisfied clients or learners due to insufficient professional care
P3. Ensure continuing professional development of self	You have an effective CPD arrangement(s) in place to ensure that you are continuously improving as a professional You devote time to reflect on your practice and look for ways to improve	You do not have an adequate CPD arrangement(s) in place and only learn as you go You do not get involved in reflective practice since you are already very confident about your work
P4. Ensure continuing professional development of those being trained	When designing, developing, and delivering training, you primarily focus on facilitating the continuous professional development of your learners, encouraging them to reach their full potential You are actively involved with your learners to ensure that they all have something to learn from your training, which they can use to improve their own work	You are only focusing on doing the minimum while designing, developing and delivering training so that it can be made easy and comfortable for the learners Your training is generic for everyone, and there is no room for individual growth

How do I evidence that I possess these skills and professional values?

You will be asked to write a reflective account of between 1,000 and 1,500 words to cover all the above skills and professional values. The reflective account will take a holistic look of how you apply the above skills and values in your practice.
Depending on the level you are applying for (Associate, Fellow or Senior Fellow), you will be expected to cover the following:

Associate Trainer

How do you apply these skills and professional values in your own practice as a trainer?

Fellow Trainer

How do you apply these skills and professional values in your own practice as a trainer, as well as influence the practice of others, such as colleagues or subordinates?

Senior Fellow Trainer

How do you apply these skills and professional values in your own practice as a trainer, as well as influence the practice of others, such as colleagues or subordinates?
Additionally, quote examples of how you have influenced organisational policies and led a team of trainers successfully.

How will you verify the information stated in the Reflective Account?

Our team of experts will evaluate your reflective account to ensure that it meets the requirements laid out in the Trainers’ Guild Framework. Once the Reflective Account is deemed to have met the requirements, it will be forwarded to your nominated referee(s) to verify that the details are correct.

What is Qualifying Criteria for each of these levels?

We have carefully designed the following qualifying criteria to ensure that the chosen trainers from diverse professions exemplify excellence and significant achievements in their respective fields, before they are recognised at one of the three levels.

	Associate Trainer	Fellow Trainer	Senior Fellow Trainer
Badge	£99	£199	£299
Qualification	Have at least level 3 training or coaching qualification	Have at least level 4 training or coaching qualification	Have a foundational degree or a level 5 qualification in training or coaching
Experience	Have an experience of up to 2 years in training or coaching	Have an experience of 2 to 5 years in training or coaching	Have an experience of 5+ years in training or coaching
CPD Log	Have a CPD log for up to 20 hours in the previous 12 months	Have a CPD log for up to 30 hours in the previous 12 months	Have a CPD log for up to 40 hours in the previous 12 months
Reflective Account	Submit reflective account based on skills and professional values mentioned in the framework	Submit reflective account based on skills and professional values mentioned in the framework	Submit reflective account based on skills and professional values mentioned in the framework
Reference(s)	Submit 1 professional reference	Submit 2 professional references	Submit 2 professional references

For more clarification, please see our Guide for Trainers’ Guild

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