The Train the Trainer program by NextGen Skills is designed to empower professionals to develop their instructional, technical, and interpersonal skills, preparing them to excel as Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs).
Currently in the process of becoming an official ISCP (Instructional Skills Certificate Provider), NextGen Skills offers a training program that fully meets Microsoft’s standards, enabling new instructors to join the MCT program with a solid, modern, and globally recognized foundation.
Backed by a team of experienced MCTs and Microsoft MVPs, NextGen goes beyond certification — delivering a training experience aligned with Microsoft’s values, mission, and quality standards, with a strong focus on innovation, engagement, and real-world practice.
This course is ideal for those taking their first steps toward the MCT program, as well as for certified trainers looking to enhance, update, or refresh their teaching skills by adopting modern methodologies and leveraging digital technologies in today’s learning environments.
$ 549.00 – $ 797.00
Questions? Contact our team on WhatsApp
Course Outline
1. Core Principles of Effective Teaching
Understanding different types of training sessions and workshops
Modern frameworks for delivering impactful instruction
How adults learn: applying best practices in professional education
Tailoring your teaching approach to diverse audiences and contexts
2. Essential People Skills for Trainers
Strategic communication: speak to be understood and remembered
Building authentic connections with learners
Techniques for managing session flow and time effectively
3. Smart Design of Learning Content
Setting clear, outcome-driven learning goals
Crafting learning journeys from fundamentals to advanced topics
Capturing and maintaining attention in both in-person and virtual environments
Creating dynamic and relevant support materials
4. Bringing Learning to Life: Interactivity and Engagement
Applying learner-centered and participative teaching methods
Leveraging collaborative tools and virtual learning spaces
Using gamification and interactive apps to boost engagement
Sparking curiosity and critical thinking through powerful questioning
Leading productive discussions and group activities
Mastering the art of constructive feedback
5. Tracking Progress and Measuring Impact
Real-time strategies to monitor learner development
Designing knowledge checks and practical activities
Interpreting results to refine future training delivery
6. Continuous Growth as an Instructor
Self-assessment practices for ongoing improvement
Turning feedback into actionable development steps
7. Professional Preparation for High-Performance Sessions
Detailed planning for virtual and in-person classes
Technical and instructional checklists to ensure flawless execution
Testing tools, platforms, and activities before going live
8. The Modern Trainer’s Toolkit
Mastering collaboration and conferencing platforms (Teams, Zoom, Meet)
Creative use of visual and interactive tools (Whiteboard, OBS, ZoomIT)
Recording and editing content with Clipchamp, Shotcut, and more
Organizing ideas and workflows with mind mapping (XMind)
9. Navigating the Microsoft Ecosystem for Educators
Making the most of exclusive instructor portals and communities
Understanding key metrics to enhance training effectiveness
Accessing and managing virtual labs
Exploring Microsoft Learn and knowledge repositories
Guidance on certifications, exams, and market-relevant credentials
10. Hands-On Lab: Showcase Your Skills
Delivering a real-world training simulation
In-depth evaluation by NextGen experts (MCTs & MVPs)
Receiving personalized feedback and a continuous improvement roadmap
Course Details
• Have a valid Microsoft certification that qualifies for the MCT program.
👉 Check the list of eligible certifications here
• Genuine interest in developing teaching, communication and digital tool use skills.
• Professionals with Microsoft certifications who wish to join the MCT program.
• Already accredited instructors who seek to update, retrain or improve their teaching skills.
• Educators and consultants who work or wish to work with technical, corporate or academic training, especially in Microsoft technologies.
• Full-time: 2 and a half days
• Night: 5 nights
$ 549.00 – $ 797.00
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