IBCT

About IBCT

Globally

The International Board of Certified Trainers (IBCT) was originally established in 1988 as a professional association in the United States. Today, it operates as a global foundation under European law, with its main headquarters located in the Netherlands. IBCT’s mission is to advance the training profession and enhance the public’s perception of professional trainers and HRD practitioners worldwide. Through its regional headquarters in the United States, the Middle East & Africa (MENA), Australia, and Europe, IBCT serves as an independent international certification authority. It provides certification for trainers and HRD professionals, accredits Train-the-Trainer (TTT/TOT) programs, certifies training centers and facilities, and validates training packages and materials to ensure compliance with international quality standards.

We are a not-for-profit foundation so we can offer an independent certification that is not influenced by any commercial interests.

IBCT MENA is the official Middle East & North Africa headquarters of IBCT, dedicated to advancing excellence in Human Resource Development across the region. We provide international certification for trainers through a world-class, multi-level Training of Trainers (TOT) program, accredit training centers, and certify training programs and materials to ensure alignment with global standards and best practices.

The IBCT MENA vision is to become a leading center of excellence and a key benchmark in the field of human resources development across the MENA area.

To promote the HRD professional concepts and practices, particularly training, secure the international standards in training and HRD practices and provide highly qualified human resources, trainers & HRD and talent professionals; who are able to achieve the sustainable development in Egypt and the MENA area.

The main goal of the IBCT is to assure the public that our Certified Trainers and HRD professionals possess the ethical standards and the professional competences and are qualified to practice.

Our Main Certification Services

We Certify the Major Training Elements that impact training result,
i.e., Trainers, Training Package & Training Centers

We Certify

Corporate trainers and talent professionals, training centers, and companies as well as training materials, packages, and programs.

To become an IBCT Certified Trainer, you must meet strict international standards, professional practice, and educational requirements.

Certification of Trainers

Become an Internationally Certified Trainer!

We offer the world’s best train-the-trainer programs. Get certified and stand out from the crowd.

Trainers

Certification of Centers

Get your Center Internationally Recognized!

Training Centers and training companies are audited versus 5 main criteria that are consequently divided into 40 sub-criterion.

Centers

Certification of Materials

Certify your Training Materials & lead the market!

It’s a guarantee to attract more international clients and get the best training impact.

Materials

We Certify Trainers at 3 Levels

Via a World-Class Multi-Level TOT/TTT Program

The Basic Level

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TOT: Associate Trainer

Six intensive Training Sessions:

  1. Training & Development: A closer Look
  2. Managing Training Environment
  3.  Basic Instructional Design & Didactic Methods
  4.  Training as a Career
  5.  Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
  6.   Presentation Skills for Trainers

  • Didactic Skills85%85%
  • Adult Education20%20%
  • Program Design & Development15%15%
  • Attitude Formation & Change Strategies10%10%
  • Strategic HRD5%5%

The Professional Level

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TOT: Professional Trainer

Ten intensive Training Sessions:

  1. Training Styles
  2.  Professional Trainer’s Roles
  3.  Attitude Formation (Advanced)
  4.  Attitude Change (Advanced)
  5.  Personality’s Styles for Trainers
  6.  Motivation for Trainers
  7.  Group Dynamics for Trainers
  8.  Training Evaluation
  9.  Advanced Learning Styles
  10. Advanced Adult Learning

  • Didactic Skills95%95%
  • Adult Education70%70%
  • Program Design & Development65%65%
  • Attitude Formation & Change Strategies85%85%
  • Strategic HRD25%25%

The Expert Level

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TOT: Certified Trainer

Program Major Competnecies:

  1.  Project management: transferring learning to organizational results.
  2.  Organizations & corporate training programs.
  3. Organizational adult learning.
  4. Company scans & training needs assessment.
  5. Program development.
  6. Transfer of training & on-the-job coaching.
  7. Evaluation and impact assessment.
  8. Examination session: devencing your HRD improvement plan.

  • Didactic Skills100%100%
  • Adult Education100%100%
  • Program Design & Development100%100%
  • Attitude Formation & Change Strategies100%100%
  • Strategic HRD95%95%

Proud of our Certified Trainers

Numbers are increasing exponentially in the MENA region

Associate Trainers

Certified Professional Trainers

Internationally Certified Trainers

What our Trainees Say

What our Trainees say about our Train-The-Trainer Programs
Mohamed Al Hefny

Thanks to God for making me one of the IBCT AT-092 participants. I enjoyed the training with Dr. Ahmed Metwally and Dr. Nermin Attia. I learned a lot, gained knowledge, and acquired experience. My way of thinking about training changed positively. I liked IBCT standards, understood them, practiced them, and I promise to apply them forever. I?m looking forward to IBCT CPT and CT. Thank you IBCT for your efforts.

Mohamed Al Hefny Pharmacologist
Amira Waly

Creatively motivating and inspiring programme; accurately structured and designed; and professionally implemented. It helps you discover yourself and reach out others. You are always a winner by joining it.

Amira Waly Professor
Suzy Fayez

I think IBCT training is a real drive of development and change in higher education?s institutes. I have observed that all associate trainers trained by IBCT in our Faculty made a tremendous change. Their competencies noticeably increased. I and my AT colleagues turned to be more enthusiastic, skilled and professional. IBCT standards and professionalism is contagious. Being trained by very professional trainer is one of the most enjoyable experience any one could have.

Suzy Fayez Professor
Awdah Alhazimi

I have participated in many courses within the field of medical education, but this is the first course in my life characterized by such discipline, in timing and making use of every single minute. Despite attending numerous courses both inside and outside the Kingdom, this is the first of its kind at this level. Secondly, I discovered how far we were from authentic training programs; the courses held at the college and university were conducted randomly, and we mistakenly thought we were receiving proper training. Thirdly, I will no longer allow anyone to train me unless they are certified, nor will I allow my students to attend any training course unless it is licensed. I have now realized the profound difference between learning through a professional methodology versus a random approach.

Awdah Alhazimi Professor, Dean, College of Medicine
Mahmood Rahma

Training others is not just a trainer telling information. It is a code of ethics and standards of professional conduct to be followed by any trainer globally. And because delivering the knowledge in a convincing method is my aim, I’ve chosen to certify myself as IBCT Associate Trainer. I am glad to be the first UAE trainer certified by IBCT

Mahmood Rahma Founder and CEO, Media Group
Abdullah Alshammari

To be honest, this is the first time I have attended a training course with such great, rigorous, beautiful, and beneficial standards, despite having attended many courses in the past. Based on what I have witnessed, I feel a sense of sorrow for myself and for society when people with no real connection to this field take the lead in training. The program was distinguished in several aspects, most notably the great professionalism of Dr. Ahmed Metwally, both in terms of the rich scientific material provided and his sophisticated manner of interaction within the training hall. In conclusion, I would like to express my gratitude to the organizing body that facilitated this course and to all the staff members involved.

Abdullah Alshammari Professor, College of Education
Marwa Deiwidar

It must be said… IBCT is an outstanding center with excellent practical training and high-quality academic content. As for the trainers — truly wonderful, and none more impressive than Ahmed Metwally. I hope to complete the second level with you soon, God willing.

Marwa Deiwidar Physician, Ministry of Health
Abdulaziz Alzahrani

Truthfully, we were not able in the past to know what true training is. Through these training courses and sessions, we were able to achieve skills, knowledge, and application behaviors that were excellent in training, and we applied them effectively according to very high standards. We will strive, God willing, to practice them in our professional and academic lives to develop our students at the University of Hail, and then, God willing, transfer this experience to the community. All thanks to the brothers in charge at the Deanship of Quality and Development for their efforts in attracting such high-level expertise, and we hope for further progress, God willing.

Abdulaziz Alzahrani Professor, College of Education
Heba Galal

When I decided to be one of the IBCT trainers, I didn?t realize how unique, smart, and talented they are. My only goal was to be a good trainer, but when I started this amazing program, I realized many things I hadn?t thought about before. It changed my attitude and made me a new person. Now I have goals and I?m trying to achieve them as soon as possible. One thing you never find elsewhere after finishing the program is that IBCT trainers always stand beside you, encourage you to improve yourself, and answer your questions anytime. I?m proud to be one of AT094. Special thanks to Prof. Ahmed Metwally and Prof. Eman Salman.

Heba Galal Professor
Khalid Al-Saif

The TOT Program No. AT089, which was held at the University of Hail from May 16 to 20, 2017, was a milestone in my life. Through it, I gained valuable knowledge, acquired important skills, and experienced a positive shift in my attitudes. Thanks first to Allah, and then to those who excelled in delivering this truly outstanding and highly beneficial program?namely the IBCT management, Dr. Ahmed Metwally, Dr. Ahmed El-Kamel, and from the University of Hail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Haitham Abdulmajeed, as well as the esteemed colleagues who participated in the program. Together, we gained a great deal, praise be to Allah.

Khalid Al-Saif Tourism Consultant
Tarek Elyas

Five days ago, I was actually a different person. I thought of myself as a self-confident trainer who could deliver presentations at any academic level. My vision was that I was the best and could deliver the right information. However, after these five days, this has been a wonderful and amazing experience. I actually learned skills that I never knew before, and I could be a better person not only academically but also professionally. These skills will make me a better academic trainer and a better teacher; they will also help me work professionally at King Abdulaziz University following the highest standards that could be accredited by IBCT.

Tarek Elyas Professor, King Abdulaziz University
Dakhheel Aldakheel

I was honored to join course No. 89 in the training and preparation program for participating trainers (internationally accredited IBCT standards). I am truly grateful; although the course was intensive, I never felt bored. I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to benefit and excel in training. Thanks to everyone who worked to make the course successful and delivered the content with an excellent approach, and special thanks for answering our inquiries and facilitating all aspects of the course.

Dakhheel Aldakheel Trainer

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Free Educational Resources

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How to Get Trainees’ Feedback

How to Get Trainees’ Feedback by IBCT MENA Admin | May 12, 2015 The ultimate value of Getting Trainees’ Feedback? Employee training feedback gives you the opportunity to optimize the training…

How Trainers Use Media, Facilities, and Materials

How Trainers Use Media, Facilities, and Materials by IBCT MENA Admin | May 12, 2015  Why using media and facilities are concerned? Novice corporate trainers encounter many delivery difficulties in…

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Graduation of New Certified Professional Trainers in Menofia University, Egypt

Graduation of New Certified Professional Trainers in Menofia University, Egypt by IBCT MENA Admin | May 12, 2015 IBCT is pleased to announce to the IBCT and HRD community the graduation of new 16…

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How Trainers Enhance their Time Management

How Trainers Enhance their Time Management by IBCT MENA Admin | May 12, 2015  What is Time Management? “Time management” is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between…

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How Trainers Encourage Participation

How Trainers Encourage Participation by IBCT MENA Admin | May 12, 2015 Why Is Participation Important?   It’s good to remind ourselves as trainers with the importance of encouraging…

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