Staff Training Sessions

Train The Trainer Courses

A range of courses to enable senior care staff to deliver in-house training, offering a cost-effective, flexible alternative to external trainers.

What is Train the Trainer and Why Do Care Companies Need It?

In the health and social care sector, maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance is vital. One of the most effective ways to ensure your team is trained to a consistently high level is through Train the Trainer programmes. But what exactly is Train the Trainer, and why is it a valuable investment for care providers?

Train the Trainer is a course designed to equip experienced senior staff with both the knowledge and a recognised qualification to deliver training internally. This means your care organisation can provide in-house training on key mandatory subjects such as Moving and Handling, Medication Administration, Infection Control, Basic Life Support, and more.

The Difference Between Train the Trainer and External Training

While Train the Trainer empowers your own team members to deliver training sessions to other staff, external training involves bringing in qualified trainers or outsourcing your staff training to an external provider.

At eCare Courses, we offer both options. See how they differ below:

Train the Trainer

Giving your senior staff the tools to teach others

Ideal for creating a sustainable, long-term internal training system.
Enables senior care staff or managers to teach others within your organisation.
Helps build internal capacity, boost staff confidence, and maintain continuity.
Cost-effective in the long run, especially if you have frequent staff onboarding or refresher training needs.
Tailored training that aligns with your company’s values, client needs, and care plans.

The Benefits of Train the Trainer

Cost-Effective

After the initial investment, your team can train new staff or offer refreshers without additional external costs.

Flexible Scheduling

Train your staff when it suits your rota, avoiding disruption to service delivery.

In-House Expertise

Build up a team of competent trainers who understand your care setting and the unique needs of your clients.

Better Engagement

Staff often engage better with someone they already know and trust.

Compliance Confidence

Keep up with CQC mandatory training requirements and demonstrate your commitment to ongoing professional development.

Annual External Training

Hire qualified trainers or outsource staff training

Delivered by specialist trainers with up-to-date industry knowledge.
Ideal for annual refresher training or when you want to ensure objective, standardised training across your workforce.
Requires no internal preparation or scheduling—our team handles it for you.
Perfect for companies without internal training resources or for those who want to outsource their mandatory training needs.
Available in key areas such as Moving and Handling, Medication Administration, Safeguarding Adults, First Aid, and more.

The Benefits of External Training

Expert Delivery

Delivered by certified professionals who are up to date with the latest legislation and best practice.

Time-Saving

No need to coordinate internal trainers—simply book and we take care of the rest.

Assurance of Quality

Perfect for meeting inspection standards and proving you’ve had training from regulated providers.

No Internal Pressure

Allows your senior staff to focus on their roles without the added responsibility of training others.

Fresh Perspective

External trainers often bring new ideas and ways of thinking to your team.

Which Option is Right for You?

The right choice depends on your company’s structure, resources, and growth plans. Many care providers choose a combination – using Train the Trainer for regular, flexible internal training and outsourcing annual training for compliance and external validation.

We’re here to help you with both. Whether you’re looking to develop internal training capability or simply book annual refresher training in line with CQC and Skills for Care guidelines, we’ve got you covered.