QQI Special Purpose Award in Training & Development
Public Courses » Train The Trainer Courses » QQI Special Purpose Award in Training & Development- Flexible: Attend the modules in the order you prefer, taking a break in-between each if you choose.
- Styles: Both modules are available as an in-person classroom course and live virtual training.
- Expert Delivery: Our trainers have a wealth of experience, both in training and delivering this programme.
- Support: We provide detailed guidance and supporting documents for your assessment work.
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Practical Skills + Certification
- Certification: QQI Level 6
- QQI Special Purpose Award
- Award Code: 6S3372
- In-House: Tailored training for teams
- Locations: Dublin, Online, Onsite
This QQI Special Purpose Award in Training & Development is for anyone who wants to train professionally, or trains others as part of an existing role. Achieving this award will add credibility to your experience as a trainer, and put your skills on the map if you are new to training.
Achieving Your Award
To achieve the Special Purpose Award, you must successfully complete 2 components - Training Needs Identification & Design and Training Delivery & Evaluation. These courses focus on a different element of the Training Cycle. Each component can also be taken as a stand-alone course if preferred.
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Training for Your Team
We recommend running this programme in organisations with large HR departments, or businesses that have a need to deliver training on a regular basis.
For example, many clients that regularly train new employees host this as an in-company programme to develop a skilled team of in-house trainers.
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QQI Special Purpose Award in Training & Development- More about this course
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Key Objectives of this QQI Special Purpose Award
You can find a detailed list of objectives for each component of this award within each course brochure. When you complete this award programme, you’ll cover all 4 stages of the Training Cycle. Here is a high level view of our top 4 objectives for this QQI Special Purpose Award in Training and Development. Upon completing this programme, you will:
1. Know how to carry out a Training Needs Analysis (TNA
All great training begins with identifying the right areas to focus on by conducting a training needs analysis. QQI Training Needs Identification and Design shows you have to carry out a TNA accurately.2. Possess a range of training design skills
As part of the Training Needs Identification and Design programme, you will learn how to design effective training programmes and accompanying support materials.3. Gain professional training delivery skills
There are so many different capabilities needed to deliver successful training. A large part of the QQI Training Delivery and Evaluation course is dedicated to equipping you with these important capabilities.4. Understand, and be able to apply popular models of training evaluation
Evaluation is crucial to the impact of any training session, and for the development of every trainer. Training Delivery and Evaluation covers the most widely-utilised models, such as Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation.
About Virtual Training
With social distancing in place, all of our Train The Trainer courses (including this Special Purpose Award) are running as live virtual classroom training. "Virtual Training" means that you can connect to real-time, trainer-led courses from your home or wherever you are currently based.
To access our live virtual training, you'll need a steady internet connection (standard home connections usually work perfectly). You'll also need an internet-enabled device (computer, tablet, smartphone) that has a web-cam, microphone, and speakers (standard features for most computers, phones, and tablets).
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Use the buttons below to provisionally reserve a place on one of our upcoming Special Purpose Award programmes. We will be in touch to answer any questions you have and confirm your place.
Frequently Asked Questions
A QQI Special Purpose Award is comprised of more than one component. The components within the award are usually closely grouped around a specific subject or skill-set. In this case, the components are focused in the area of training skills.
As it takes added time, resources, and commitment to achieve an award, holding a Special Purpose Award adds extra respectability to your credentials as a trainer.
This QQI Training & Development Special Purpose Award will demonstrate your skill, credibility and competency as a trainer with potential employers.
Completing this award will build your confidence and assist you in developing your training design, delivery and evaluation abilities.
QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) was set up to merge the separate agencies of FETAC, HETAC and NQAI.
This means that awards which were previously FETAC, have now been revised and established as new QQI awards.
If you want to achieve the Special Purpose Award, you must complete both components (courses + assessments) successfully.
However, if you are not working towards the Special Purpose Award and are interested in attending one component only, either course can be taken on a stand-alone basis.
If you successfully complete both components (courses) of the Special Purpose Award (Training Needs Identification & Design and Training Delivery & Evaluation) along with the relevant assessments, you will earn a QQI Special Award in Training and Development. The code for this award is 6S3372.
The answer to this question depends on your schedule, your goals, and your interests. If there is a Training Needs Identification and Design date coming up in the next few months, we recommend starting here.
However, Training Delivery and Evaluation runs more frequently, so if that helps you get started faster, it might be the right choice.
Talking to one of our training consultants can help you find the right solution for your Special Purpose Award training. You can reach our team at Freephone 1800 910 810, or click below to request a call back.
No. You only need to attend both Training Needs Identification & Design and Training Delivery & Evaluation if you would like to achieve the Special Purpose Award. They can also be completed as stand-alone courses.
Calling our training team at Freephone 1800 910 810 to book your place is the fastest way to confirm your booking.
You can also use the “Reserve A Place” buttons on this page to instantly reserve a provisional place on an upcoming date. This will hold your spot for 2 working days.
Our classroom courses run in Dublin throughout the year. All Dublin training venues are all located close to the M50, with free parking provided.
Our virtual training is available to connect with from anywhere in the world.
Yes, we have plenty of experience running tailored, in-house training programmes for groups.
We can come to your location anywhere in Ireland or deliver this QQI Special Purpose Award programme virtually for your team.
If you have a question that we haven’t answered above, you can ask us anything about the QQI Special Purpose Award by using the Ask a Question button below.
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