Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) - Training of Trainers
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Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) - Training of Trainers
28 April–28 November 2025
Introduction to the course
The ILO Certification Programme for SIYB Trainers offers participants the opportunity to become certified trainers for the ILO SIYB training packages. This online academy provides training of trainers in both content and methodological issues. It is a must for any trainer working for a public or private institution striving to make a real difference in the lives of new or existing entrepreneurs. It is based on the most recent versions of Generate Your Business Idea (GYB), Start Your Business (SYB) and Improve Your Business (IYB).
Who attends this course?
The ILO Certification Programme for SIYB Trainers welcomes: - Trainers working for public or private institutions, BDS providers, microfinance institutions or as consultants; - Established ILO-certified trainers who want to upgrade their skills and/or become trainers for new training packages; - Managers of enterprise development organizations or microfinance institutions who wish to learn more about the training offered by the ILO for their programmes and projects.
Training structure
The Training of Trainers consists of three distinct phases:
1- Preparatory Phase, self-paced – 22 April to 5 May 2024
The preparatory learning is delivered on a self-guided basis, allowing you to complete the coursework whenever suits you best. During this phase, participants familiarize themselves with basic nomenclatures and concepts, the content of the Start and Improve your Business programme and related on-line training methodologies.
2- Intensive Phase, online live sessions – 6 to 31 May 2024
The intensive phase is delivered by an SIYB Master Trainers, in partnership with ITCILO online training experts. During this phase, you will attend methodological webinars and test your capacity to deliver SIYB training content to other course participants. During this phase, you will also have to shoot a video where you present the training material to a group of student, which will be commented during the webinars.
3- Coaching Phase, face to face with remote support – 3 June to 22 November 2024
Participants who successfully completed the previous phases will be required to autonomously deliver two SIYB training courses to entrepreneurs that they have identified.
Upon reception by the ITCILO of proof of successful course delivery in line with the required quality standards (video recording and course evaluation), participants will receive an SIYB trainers’ certificate. The SIYB Master Trainer will be available throughout this time to support you with the delivery of the two training courses.
