Become a Trainer

UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming number of applications for the Train the Trainer program, we are momentarily closing the application process.

We are evaluating the current applications, will provide feedback to each one of you who showed interest in the program very soon and will open again as soon as more dates become available.

Are you an industry leader?

MPI is inviting outstanding meeting and business events trainers, facilitators and/or educators to participate in our extraordinary Train-the-Trainer Program to ensure that those who are delivering courses within various certificate programs are among MPI's best.

An accreditation that’s reputable.

Be among the reputable and deliver MPI’s certificate and certification programs to help advance industry education globally. With the Train-the-Trainers accreditation, earn distinction and recognition as a thought leader in the Meetings and Business Events Industry. Through the train-the trainer program you will be able to participate in specially-designed training events held at different location throughout the year. Be a catalyst to moving the performance needle of the meetings and business events industry to another level. Then enjoy the confidence that comes from earning an accreditation that’s respected by the whole industry.

And simple.

The Train-the-Trainer Program requires that candidates demonstrate mastery of three (3) learning activities:

Webcast #1: Focus on diagnosing the candidate's learning and teaching styles. Postings demonstrating knowledge of the theory and practice of integrating adult learning styles into the development and delivery of their training will be required.
Webcast #2: Focus on learning the 4MAT model of learner engagement - a model that integrates the preferences of all four adult learning styles with current brain research to create a simple framework for learning (e.g., ensuring all learners are engaged and that measureable results are achieved). Teaching/facilitation assignments for the Stand-and-Deliver portion of the program will be given at this time.
Stand-and-Deliver: a residential day and one-half exercise where the TTT candidate will be assigned two training sessions to facilitate applying that 4MAT model. Their delivery will be videotaped and performance feedback will be provided.

Upon successful completion of all three components and program requirements, the candidate will have earned MPI's Train-the-Trainers Accreditation and will be among a select group of industry professionals.

** Applications will be reviewed by members of the Train-the-Trainers Accreditation Senior Cadre. Once approved, an e-mail notification will be sent explaining the next steps**

Please visit the Train-the-Trainer Program FAQs page for complete details.

Current Schedule for Train-the-Trainer Accreditation

First Class of Candidates

Webcast #1 – November 11, 2009
Webcast # 2 – November 18, 2009
Stand-and-Deliver (EIBTM conference in Barcelona) – Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2009

THE EIBTM-BARCELONA TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM IS NOW FULL.

Upcoming Classes

Webcast #1- January 11, 2009 – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time)
Webcast #2 – January 18, 2010– 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time)
Stand-and-Deliver at MeetDifferent conference (Cancun) – Feb 19 and 20, 2010

Webcast #1 – February 2, 2010 – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM (Central Time)
Webcast #2 – February 9, 2010 – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM (Central Time)
Stand-and-Deliver at European Meetings and Events Conference (Malaga, Spain) – Feb. 26 and 27, 2010