Training of Trainers Programme Parts

The Training of Trainers Programme is composed of four parts.

Part 1 and Part 2 occur at the same training centre. Part 3 is either at a different training centre or the applicant follows the seminar format. Part 4 will depend on where a diploma course is available to sit on.

These parts are detailed below.

Successful completion of ALL parts of the programme grants AMI Trainer status.

Trainee using constructive triangle material

Part 1 is a probationary period, during which the trainer-in-training audits all lectures, delivers some lectures alongside the Director of Training, submits written assignments to a satisfactory standard, and experiences the day-to-day aspects of a course.

Part 2 is an extension and consolidation of the work started during Part 1; the trainer-in-training finishes written assignments, completes the Trainer’s Album, and lectures independently to the students.

Upon successful completion of Part 2, the trainer-in-training is granted Auxiliary Trainer status and must deliver 2 Orientation Course programmes and submit a topic proposal for a research literature review paper before continuing to Part 3.

Part 3 allows the trainer-in-training to take on more responsibility for areas of training already covered. Lecturing skills are strengthened, knowledge is extended in regard to administrative responsibilities of running courses as a trainer, and the trainer-in-training is required to submit one research literature review paper. This part is done at a different training centre under a different Director of Training, unless one follows the seminar format.

Part 4 the auxiliary trainer is now granted Associate Trainer and is expected to fulfil the following requirements to become a full AMI Trainer:

  • Work on a minimum of one Diploma Course at the age level in partnership with a Mentor Trainer.
  • Organise and conduct all aspects of Diploma Course Administration, including all required communication with AMI, under the direction of a Mentor Trainer.
  • Complete a written rationale, including philosophical background, for the design of an AMI course and describing the benefits of various aspects of student engagement. 
  • Become conversant with all aspects of Training Centre administration, including but not limited to: contractual relationship with AMI; responsibilities as an AMI Affiliated Training Centre; legal organisation and incorporation; licensing and certifications; financial organisation and budgeting; staff and student policies; promotion, recruitment, and enrolment of Diploma Courses; strategic planning; programme development. 
  • Continue to receive positive assessments from the Mentor Trainer regarding all pedagogical aspects of Course participation.
  • Receive positive assessments from the Mentor Trainer regarding all administrative aspects of Programme participation.