Hello and welcome to this week’s Friday Fresh!
You spend so much time helping others grow… but when was the last time you invested in your own development?
It’s a tough truth: when trainers stop training themselves, their delivery gets stale.
Confidence takes a knock and your reputation as a credible, up-to-date professional can quietly erode and your learners can notice this.
The best trainers always model what CPD looks like consistently.
That’s why we’re inviting you to take your own learning to the next level…
The British Certified Trainer Masterclass is back this July in London
If you want to:
- Stay sharp in the latest adult learning practices
- Build your own CPD portfolio the right way
- Stand out as a credible, research-backed trainer
…then this Train-the-Trainer Masterclass is for you.
Use code BCT50 at checkout to claim 50£ discount for a limited time.
What’s at stake if you don’t?
When facilitators stop growing:
- Sessions become predictable and uninspired
- Learners feel the lack of freshness
- Reputation as a professional trainer slips
But you don’t have to let that happen.
Here are the few ways to invest in your own professional development:
Build your personal CPD plan
Set quarterly goals for:
A new facilitation skill
A content area you’d like to master
A fresh delivery method (e.g., digital storytelling)
Document your learning: this becomes your credibility in motion.
Stay curious about trends
Keep an eye on:
Adult learning science advances
Hybrid delivery and EdTech
Emerging industry knowledge
AI and it’s impact in training delivery
Reflect after every session
Ask yourself:
What worked?
Where did I feel stuck?
What will I do differently next time?
Find (or be) a mentor
One of the most overlooked practices for trainers is learning alongside peers.
When you work with a mentor, shadow another trainer, or simply invite constructive feedback from a trusted colleague, you open yourself up to perspectives you might never see on your own.
It keeps your delivery fresh and stops you from falling into a rut of “what’s always worked before.”
Final Thoughts
Your professional growth is your learners’ gain. The more you model CPD, the more you’ll strengthen your credibility. And in turn you’ll keep raising the standards for training excellence.
Join us for the British Certified Trainer Masterclass 2025 on 15 & 16 July in London – a high-impact event to enhance your trainer skills.
If you want to learn more about CPD Standards Office and how you can get your training programs accredited with us:
Book a Call with one of our CPD advisors.
