Developing your professional identity as an instructor

Developing your professional identity as an instructor

6 students
3h 26m
15 module(s)

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Developing a clear and coherent professional identity is essential for any trainer seeking to gain credibility, strengthen their impact, and stand out in an increasingly demanding environment. This course guides you through the key dimensions that shape an established trainer: posture, pedagogical style, assertive communication, subject-matter expertise, personal branding, and professional ethics. Through a structured learning pathway, you will learn to understand yourself better, assess how others perceive you, assert your facilitation style, master the codes of professional communication, and build a solid reputation both online and in person. You will also discover how to develop a relevant network, organise your training activities efficiently, and prepare high-quality learning sessions. With concrete contributions, practical scenarios, observation exercises, and actionable tools, this training will help you build a coherent professional image, establish your legitimacy, and engage in a continuous process of development and recognition.

Overview

What this course covers

Developing your professional identity as an instructor is an online UpSkills course in Training, Knowledge Transfer & Instructional Design, organised into 16 modules, 16 lessons and 3h 26m of content. Each sequence pairs theory with hands-on practice so that what you learn transfers directly to a real professional setting.

By the end of this programme you will be able to build and strengthen your professional trainer identity, develop and refine your pedagogical style and master assertive and professional communicationReinforce your trainer’s posture and presence. These skills are built up gradually across the course, consolidating the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced material.

The learning path opens with “Introduction to the instructor's professional identity” and closes with “Developing your professional identity as an instructor”, taking in “Self-assessment and how you perceive your image”, “Defining your teaching style” and “The instructor's professional stance” along the way. The sequence is designed so each module builds on the one before it.

This course is aimed at learners at beginner level looking to build their skills in Training, Knowledge Transfer & Instructional Design. It suits both individual upskilling and a company-led development plan, and needs no special software or equipment to follow.

The programme is led by Nawal EL FARJI, who brings 22 years of experience in the field; you learn at your own pace, with no fixed schedule, from desktop, tablet or mobile; an UpSkills certificate is issued once you complete the course.

What you'll learn

Key Objectives

Build and strengthen your professional trainer identity

Develop and refine your pedagogical style

Master assertive and professional communicationReinforce your trainer’s posture and presence

Showcase your expertise and enhance your professional image

Organise, plan, and prepare your training sessions effectively

Program

15 module(s)

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MODULE 1

Introduction to the instructor's professional identity

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MODULE 2

Self-assessment and how you perceive your image

1 element

Capsule 2

11 min
VIDEO
3

MODULE 3

Defining your teaching style

1 element

Capsule 3

11 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 4

The instructor's professional stance

1 element

Capsule 4

14 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 5

Professional communication and assertiveness

1 element

Capsule 5

14 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 6

Building your expertise and credibility

1 element

Capsule 6

14 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 7

Managing your image online and offline

1 element

Capsule 7

15 min
VIDEO
8

MODULE 8

Building and growing your professional network

1 element

Capsule 8

11 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 9

Time management and the instructor's organisation

1 element

Capsule 9

14 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 10

Preparing and planning an effective course

1 element

Capsule 10

16 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 11

Facilitation and group management

1 element

Capsule 11

16 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 12

Assessing and monitoring learning

1 element

Capsule 12

15 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 13

Building your network of instructors and mentors

1 element

Capsule 13

14 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 14

Managing your professional image and reputation

1 element

Capsule 14

14 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 15

– Summary and personal action plan to consolidate your professional identity

1 element

Capsule 15

14 min
VIDEO
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MODULE 16

Developing your professional identity as an instructor

1 element

Multiple-choice quiz

QUIZ

Requirements

Before you start

No technical prerequisites are required.

This course is particularly suited to:

Individuals wishing to become trainers

New trainers seeking to clarify their posture and enhance their credibility

Experienced trainers wanting to refine their image and improve their practice

Professionals required to teach, facilitate, or represent an area of expertise

Those wishing to structure their communication, reputation, or professional network

A willingness to engage in self-reflection, constructive questioning, and practical exercises is recommended to fully benefit from the programme.

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Training, Knowledge Transfer & Instructional Design
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