Deliver engaging training and cater for a range of learning styles in the classroom, online or in the air. Help your students get the most out of their ground school, pre and post flight briefings, and flying lessons. Learn how to maximise learning in the classroom using a range of teaching strategies to deliver a motivating presentation in a supportive learning environment. Discover a range of assessment techniques to verify understanding as well as identifying your responsibilities as a trainer or instructor.

Note: This course does not qualify an individual to be a flight instructor. It is intended to support the professional development and teaching skills of an instructor to enhance the learning experience.

In our private forum, you can join a conversation with other learners on ATC Training courses. Learn from your peers by creating a topic for discussion, you can ask question’s, share your experience as a trainer or teacher, and share any links or resources you find useful. 

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the responsibilities of a trainer/tutor and relevant legislation
• Design session plans and a scheme of work to promote inclusive learning
• Engage learners by delivering training sessions that maximise learning
• Assess learners using appropriate summative and formative assessment methods

• Learning Styles and Learning Models
• The Teaching / Training Cycle
• Roles, Responsibilities and Legislation
• Safeguarding and Prevent
• Equality and Diversity in Learning
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Individual and Group Learning Needs (ILN/GLN)
• Learning Aims and Objectives
• Maximising Learning
• Session Planning
• PowerPoint Design Tips
• Ground Rules, Icebreakers, and energisers
• The Learning Environment
• Presentation Skills
• Delivering remote training
• Micro-teach session (practical)
• Principles of Assessment
• Constructive Feedback and CPD

This course contains the following methods of assessment:

• Written tasks – broken into short text answers, submitted online and reviewed by a tutor.
• Multiple choice questions – submitted online and graded immediately.
• Document creation – Creation of a lesson plan and training materials
• Observed teaching session – with four options to complete remotely, including the option facilitate an online session or be observed by a qualified* colleague.

All submitted work will be reviewed within 7 days by a distance learning tutor and feedback provided. You may continue through the course while waiting feedback.

Ideal for qualified pilots considering a career as an instructor, working towards their instructor rating (FI) or those already qualified as a flight instructor.

This course will enhance your understanding of how people learn and help you plan, design and deliver effective training. 

This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge of teaching or instructing. This course is contextualised to Pilot training, therefore applicable to those who have had previous flying training (e.g. PPL etc.).

This course includes an accredited PDF certificate upon successful completion.

If you prefer a printed certificate, you can purchase a hard-copy printed on quality A4 170gsm paper. Click here for details.