How Can I Transition from Recruitment to a Training Role in HR? Seeking Advice!

Hi Friends,

I am looking for training assignments with leading firms in training services/providers. Currently, I hold a recruitment profile, an MBA in HR, and do not have any prior experience in training. Hence, I am not sure if I'll get a break in a training profile. Please guide me on how one should approach this and which firms I should consider. What kind of preparation should I undertake before facing an interview for a training position? I really want to change my profile as my current role no longer motivates me. Among all the functions in HR, training and development particularly fascinates me. I believe I could excel in soft skills training.

Kindly help!!!

Dear Laksh,

Based on what I see, let me suggest that you consider enrolling in a train-the-trainer program or obtaining certification for training. This would assist you in developing the right approach to training, especially since you have no prior experience in this field.

There are numerous institutes and organizations that offer these programs; however, be cautious when selecting a certification program.

Best of luck. I hope this information proves to be helpful.

Dear Laksh,

As suggested by Raghav, you need to first get a 'Train the Trainer' certification. You have not mentioned where you reside. Institutes like AIMA and ISTD (New Delhi) offer good certification. XLRI-Jamshedpur also runs this program once a year.

The second step would be to prepare sample modules of some 'soft-skill' topics and present them to the companies and upsell your concept.

Hope this helps...!

Hi,

You have mentioned that you've completed your MBA in HR. I am not sure what subjects in HR you have chosen. If training and development was one of your papers, you can highlight that in your resume. The alternative to doing a TTT program is doing a lot of self-study. Go online, search Google for various tools used by a good trainer. Most importantly, read and understand "Adult Learning Concepts."

Let me know if you need further clarification.

Regards,
Cassy

Dear Laksh,

With what I see, let me suggest that you go for a train-the-trainer program or get yourself certified for training. This would help you in getting the right approach to training, as you have no prior experience in training. There are many institutes and organizations providing these programs; however, be careful when you choose the certification program. All the best. Hope this information is helpful.

Thank you a lot, Raghav. Would you be able to suggest some reliable institutes for the 'Train the Trainer' program? I am located in Gurgaon, and something in Delhi/NCR would be more feasible for me.

Dear Laksh,

As suggested by Raghav, you need to first get a 'Train the Trainer' certification. You have not mentioned where you reside. Institutes like AIMA and ISTD (New Delhi) offer good certification. XLRI-Jamshedpur also runs this program once a year.

The second step would be to prepare sample modules of some 'soft-skill' topics and present them to companies to upsell your concept.

Hope this helps...! Thanks a lot....

I am based in Gurgaon. I believe the ISTD program is one and a half years in duration and is more like a distance learning program, which is why I am not very keen on it. I am not aware of the AIMA program; could you please provide more information on that?