International Train the Trainer (ITtT)
Seven days at the highest level of the WFTGA training pathway, for National Trainers who would like to train tourist guides worldwide.
Who is this course for?
This course is open to WFTGA National Trainers (or those who have passed an equivalent programme approved by WFTGA) who are current members of WFTGA and have at least 100 hours of tourist guide training experience.
Eligibility
- Members of the WFTGA Training Division, i.e. qualified as National WFTGA Trainer (*) with annual trainer registration fees paid
- Members of a fully paid-up WFTGA Full Member Association, or fully paid-up individual members
- Signed the Code of Conduct for WFTGA Trainers (revised in April 2020)
(*) Alternative accredited prior learning and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Course content includes
- Broadening of skills and deepening of knowledge gained during the TtT course and during practice as National Trainer
- Moderation of courses and results of assessments and examinations
- Accreditation of tourist guide training programmes
- Update on policy, procedures and operations of the WFTGA Training Division
Entry criteria
- Evidence of training experience gained after completing the WFTGA Train the Trainer (TtT) course, in the form of a written Trainer Portfolio
- The Trainer Portfolio is submitted by e-mail to training@wftga.org by the published deadline, in advance of the ITtT course, as part of the selection process
- The portfolio includes evidence of at least 100 interactive hours of training (online training delivery can be listed and may be considered)
WFTGA National Trainers can find the document ITtT application criteria and portfolio guidance in their trainer resources on the g-drive.
Selection criteria
- Performance during the TtT course
- Evidenced guide training experience, i.e. content of the portfolio
- Quality of the portfolio as an indication of report writing skills
- Level of engagement with WFTGA since completion of the TtT course
How you qualify
Practical assessments of training and tuition skills, and written and oral examinations. Depending on individual results, WFTGA issues either a Certificate of Successful Completion of the course or a Certificate of Attendance, jointly with the respective university at the WFTGA International Training Centre.
Progression to Lead International WFTGA Trainer (LIT) is possible, based on subsequent performance during the delivery of WFTGA training programmes. LITs are appointed by the WFTGA Executive Board on assessment of a progress report and recommendation by the Training Committee.
Upcoming WFTGA courses and events
Confirmed dates for the next ITtT course appear in this list, together with other upcoming WFTGA training events.
Interested in this course?
Contact our Training Division to discuss dates, location and an in-house course for your association.