Trainer Training Courses
Our trainer training courses equip your staff with the confidence and capability to deliver engaging, impactful training sessions — whether face‑to‑face or live online.
Explore our trainer training courses
Whether your staff are new to training or you’re looking to sharpen their delivery skills, our programmes give your people the confidence and methodology to create and deliver engaging, memorable and impactful learning experiences.
We offer flexible delivery options to suit every organisation. Staff can join one of our live online workshops with participants from across the world, or we’ll design a bespoke face-to-face programme tailored to your team’s specific needs. All training is highly interactive, blending group discussions, real-world case studies and practical exercises.
Browse our upcoming trainer training courses below, or contact us to discuss a customised programme for your organisation.
Why our training works
- Expert trainers with real skills and experience
- Engaging, interactive, discussion-led sessions designed to develop practical skills that can be implemented immediately.
- Learner-centred approach which drives up participation and long-term transformation.
- Small-group learning for a personalised approach, to maintain interaction and quality (maximum 12 participants).
- Flexible delivery options — live online, face-to-face or a combination of both.
- All training can be fully customised for your organisation.

Upcoming training dates
Explore our current and upcoming Trainer Training courses designed for everyone, from operatives and supervisors to qualified trainers and teachers – there is always something new to learn! Courses are available live online and in person – talk to us about the best solution for your teams.
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| 6 spaces left Online Presentation Skills Training | 5 weeks, 1 x 3-hour live online session a week |
Thursdays 24/09/26 – 22/10/26 9.30am – 12.30pm |
Beginner | More info |
| 12 spaces left Train the Trainer Training | 5 weeks, 1 x 3-hour live online session a week |
Wednesdays 21/10/2026 – 25/11/2026 9.30am – 12.30pm |
Intermediate | More info |
| Awaiting Dates Train the Virtual Trainer | 3 weeks, 1 x 3-hour live online session a week | Join Waitlist | Intermediate | More info |
| Training International Learners and Trainees | Customised training | Customised to you | Intermediate | More info |
Trainer training courses to turn skilled staff into confident, capable trainers
Our trainer training programmes equip your people with the skills and confidence to design and deliver engaging, high impact learning experiences for a wide range of audiences. We help them adapt to diverse learning needs with the practical tools to communicate clearly, facilitate effectively and manage group dynamics.
We share our learner-centred methodology with your staff, whatever their skills and experience, to help them build and deliver engaging and effective training events. Plus, thanks to our experience in international training, we can also help your team build specific skills in training those who speak English as a second language or are from different cultures and nationalities.
Browse our upcoming trainer training courses below, or talk to us about a tailored programme.


Find the Right Trainer Training Course for Your Team:
Our trainer training courses are based on our own learner-centred methodology for creating and delivering engaging, memorable learning experiences. Each programme focuses on developing practical skills and deeper understanding at a variety of levels from beginner to advanced, with flexible options to suit your organisation’s needs.
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Training International Learners and Trainees
Language barriers and cultural differences require a multi-faceted approach to training. Your instructors need specialist tools and techniques to deliver technical training effectively to students who speak English as a second or third language. Our unique TILT course gives trainers market-leading training delivery techniques.
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Train the Virtual Trainer
The practical tools to make your online sessions as powerful and engaging as your face-to-face ones. Maximise the true benefits of live online, and deliver learning to a wider audience using our successful methods.
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Train the Trainer Training
Empower your staff to become exceptional trainers with our comprehensive Train the Trainer programme. Participants will master the art and science of effective training delivery, transforming how they engage, educate, and inspire learners in any setting.
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Online Presentation Skills Training
Banish presentation anxiety and transform your team into confident, compelling communicators. With extensive practice opportunities in a supportive environment, participants will master the art of presenting with impact, whether delivering to colleagues, clients or international audiences.
Live online
Sterling’s live online courses bring expert-led learning straight to your screen. Your staff join interactive, real-time sessions with experienced trainers, ask questions in the moment and collaborate with other professionals. It’s engaging, practical training that delivers immediate impact and keeps them connected, focused and ahead of the curve.
Face-to-face
Working face-to-face with your staff builds teams and buy-in. We love getting into the physical training room, where it’s a great place to be creative and experiential. This method is particularly useful when driving cultural change. We are the voice of your organisation, underpinning your aims and values and helping your teams to find practical ways to work more closely, communicate better and achieve your objectives.

Meet the Trainer trainers
Developing skilled staff to pass on their talents to others is a fantastic investment. We have a team of experienced and knowledgeable trainers who will share our learner-centred training techniques with passion and pride.
It’s important for us to practice what we preach, so whether they’re working with experienced trainers or those new to delivering skills and knowledge, our team provide a safe and supportive space to test out new techniques.
Learn more about each of our trainers below.
Richenda Askew

Richenda devised our training methodology and has been working in teacher and trainer training for over 15 years. With qualifications ranging from an MSc in Advanced Educational Studies, QTLS, PGCE and the Trinity CertTESOL, she has extensive experience delivering around the world. She is also a Neurolanguage Coach and Global DISC profiler and loves working with those new to training as well as those who want to add advanced techniques to their skillset.
Mike Shepherd

Mike has over 25 years’ experience in language education, international training, and cross-cultural communication. Using our learner-centred style, Mike uses his enthusiasm and boundless energy to enhance cultural and communicative competence, specifically in the international or mixed-cultural training room.
Vicky Taylor

Vicky uses her experience of designing and delivering effective soft skills and communication skills training programmes to help new trainers to develop in these critical areas. Vicky uses lots of relevant practical activities within her training sessions and is an accredited trainer for both the Strength Deployment Inventory and the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
James Askew

James is a former British Army officer with 40 years of leadership experience, having led military, civilian and multinational teams across the UK and internationally. His extensive career has seen him work with around 40 partner nations, giving him a unique breadth of leadership, management and communication experience that he now brings to Sterling Training.
Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams, James specialises in leadership, management, communication, planning and team development. His engaging, learner-centred approach encourages participation, challenges delegates to think differently and ensures every session is practical, relevant and enjoyable. Whether working with corporate or military organisations, James takes great pride in helping individuals and teams develop the confidence and skills to perform at their very best.
Mary Tillson-Wharton

Mary designs and delivers engaging and challenging presentation skills programmes. She brings a wealth of experience in coaching speakers at very high levels means that she can make even the most nervous of presenters feel confident and strong.
What our clients say
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you teach training skills for trainers?
All of our training is learner-centred, so when we train trainers we practice what we preach. As well as providing core elements of important adult learning (pedagogical) theories, our trainer training is highly experiential, developing trainers to use the techniques we share.
So whether they’re working with new trainers or experienced workplace experts, our team offer a safe and supportive environment to test out new techniques.
What are the benefits of giving my staff trainer training skills?
Whether it’s onboarding a new team member or training an entire department in a new procedure, it’s often really valuable to develop your own staff into trainers. Training key staff to train others means you can develop more people, more often, in the skills specific to your business and your sector. Trainer training makes them more confident communicators and more effective all-round employees, and makes your business more resilient and responsive to the challenges of an ever-changing environment.
Who would benefit from attending trainer training?
Many staff will benefit, but specifically those who:
- train other staff tasks or procedures regularly
- are responsible for health and safety
- provide product training sessions for customers
- are responsible for induction training or helping others with continued professional development.
Why is training my staff important?
Recruiting and developing staff is an expensive business. A comprehensive learning and development programme will build employee engagement and help you retain staff. Training key staff to develop their peers will help them build confidence and share their skills and knowledge to ensure continuity as well as reduce expensive outsourcing costs.
Need some advice?
Then we’d love to help. Pop your details into our contact form and we’ll be in touch.
Business training courses in Southampton
We deliver our CPD Accredited business training courses from our Southampton office, and offer in-person and live online sessions for companies across Hampshire and the South. Whether you’re looking for on-site team development, live online workshops or bespoke training at your workplace (wherever that is), we will make it easy for you to upskill your staff.
Contact us to discuss training solutions that suit your team, your organisation and their challenges.