We Develop the state-of-the-art Standards in Training and HRD

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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

Training & Development: A closer Look
Managing Training Environment
Basic Instructional Design & Didactic Methods
Training as a Career
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
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:

Training Styles
Professional Trainer’s Roles
Attitude Formation (Advanced)
Attitude Change (Advanced)
Personality’s Styles for Trainers
Motivation for Trainers
Group Dynamics for Trainers
Training Evaluation
Advanced Learning Styles
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:

Project management: transferring learning to organizational results.
Organizations & corporate training programs.
Organizational adult learning.
Company scans & training needs assessment.
Program development.
Transfer of training & on-the-job coaching.
Evaluation and impact assessment.
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

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What our Trainees Say

What our Trainees say about our Train-The-Trainer Programs

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IBCT Standards and Professionalism are Contagious!

IBCT training is a real drive for 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 are contagious. Being trained by the very professional trainer is one of the most enjoyable experience anyone could have.

– Suzy Fayez, Professor

Creative, Motivating & Inspiring Programe!

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

I promise to Apply IBCT Standars Forever!

I consider myself lucky for joining IBCT TOT, AT Level. It was a great opportunity for me, I enjoyed the training with the master trainers, I learned a lot, I gained a lot of knowledge and I acquired a lot of experience. My way of thinking regarding training changed totally to the positive side of course.
I liked IBCT standards, I understood it, practiced it, and I promise to apply it forever. I’m looking forward to IBCT CPT and CT. Thank you very much IBCT for your all exerted efforts.

– Mohamed Alhefny, Senior Brand Specialist, AbbVie

An Excellent Board Follows High Standards!

An excellent board follows high standards for training & makes a difference in HRD domain .. really I like and appreciate IBCT

– Afaf A. Atia, Professor

The Mean of the Professional Training!

The mean of the professional training. It is the first time I practice to gain knowledge, skills that change my attitude towards different concepts. all my best greetings to the trainers.

– Sabreen Jalil, Professor