Certified Trainer FAQs

Who do I contact for more information on the Certified Trainer programs?

Please contact Bob Wrona, TWI Institute Program Director, at 315.425.5144 or bob@TWI Institute.org

Why should I become a TWI Institute Certified Trainer?

The TWI Institute prides itself on being true to the high Training Within Industry standards put forth for during the Second World War. The TWI Institute trains Certified Trainers using a consistent and proven method for success and is your resource for training, educating, and connecting the TWI community. Follow-up support is available to Certified Trainers in the form of material updates, facilitation kit supply replenishment, sharing best practices, and information on delivery needs.

Are there prerequisites for becoming a Certified Trainer?

Yes, all trainer programs require successfully completing the 10-hour course of the respective Certified Trainer program. Individuals with experience leading others and implementing continual improvement tools are well suited for TWI Institute trainer certification. The TWI Institute requests candidates to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to protect the training module integrity; this way the program delivery stays true to the original tenets of the 1941 TWI Service legacy.

How long are the Certified Trainer programs?

The train the trainer classes are 40-hours for each class of Job Relations, Job Instructions, or Job Methods.

How do I keep my certification current?

Practice, practice, practice. As we learn from the 10-hour class, Job Relations, Job Instructions, and Job Methods are all skills that we excel at through repetition. Trainers should deliver at least quarterly for quality control purposes.