Training, Assessment & Certification Officer at 21Search

21Search offers clients and candidates the specialist of confident recruiters that have the depth and breadth of experience across key sectors and core roles.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Training, Assessment & Certification Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Collaborate with experts and stakeholders to design and develop comprehensive training programs that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Create and update training materials, resources and content to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Oversee the delivery of training programs, including in-person, virtual, and blended learning formats.
• Conduct training sessions as needed, ensuring high-quality instruction and engagement.
• Develop and maintain training curricula, outlining learning objectives competencies and progression pathways.
• Ensure the curricula meet industry standards and certification requirements.
• Design assessment methods, examinations and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of the training programs.
• Partner with relevant certification bodies for appropriate certifications.
• Manage the certification process, including eligibility criteria, examinations, and certification issuance.
• Collect and analyze data on training outcomes, participant feedback, and performance assessments.
• Use evaluation findings to enhance training content, delivery methods, and certification processes.
• Oversee the selection and management of learning management systems (LMS) or other digital platforms used for training.
• Ensure the availability of training resources, such as e-learning modules, videos, and reference materials.
• Ensure that training programs and certification processes adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Implement quality assurance measures to maintain high training standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including trainers, subject matter experts, and certifying bodies, to enhance training offerings.
• Foster positive relationships with participants and provide support throughout their training journey.
• Prepare regular reports on training activities, assessments, certification achievements, and program effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of participant progress and certification statuses.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in training, assessment, and certification processes.
• Work with the relevant Business development/ Business associate on developing new prospects, proposal writing and presentation to prospects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Education, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology or related discipline.
• Professional Certifications: Certified Professional in learning and Performance (CPLP), Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) etc.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in training and development, industrial design, assessment and certification processes.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, training delivery and assessment design.
• Experience in managing training and certification programs within an organization.
• Strong skills in designing and implementing assessment methods, evaluations and performance metrics to measure training effectiveness.
• Ability to analyze assessment data and use it to improve training programs.
• Experience in delivering training sessions and workshops, both in-person and virtually.
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills; verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audience.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2023.