Breaking into Corporate Training: Where Can I Apply in Delhi/NCR?

Hi everybody!

I am an MBA specializing in HR & Marketing. I am interested in becoming a "Corporate Trainer". I have imparted a number of training sessions during my MBA. I have also trained sales executives while working as an HR executive in a real estate firm.

Please provide me with some company names in Delhi/NCR where I can apply.

I know I'll hear from you soon.

Regards,
Pooja

Hi people,

Please advise on how I can advance my career to become a corporate trainer.

Regards,
Pooja

Dear Pooja,

I recommend you join a company as a training manager rather than joining a corporate training company as a trainer.

While a trainer's job is exciting, one thing should be noted - a trainer needs to have his/her own life experiences. If you could rise to the level of HR Manager and then get into training, there is nothing wrong in it.

I always tell upcoming trainers that words may flow from the mouth of a trainer, but these originate in his heart. To originate these in his/her heart, he/she should go through the routine grind earlier.

During my days in HR, I was let down by my staff. At times, my superiors let me down. But these experiences have taught me a lot.

To share with the participants, you should have your own inventory of failures/experiences.

As a first step towards this direction, meet your friends, colleagues, and ask them what were the strange organization issues that they came across. Were their customer satisfaction levels of the highest kind? Jot down all these experiences and later classify them by subject so that you can use them in future training modules like Customer Service, Communication Skills, etc.

All the best!

Thanks,

Dinesh V Divekar

Email: din2704@rediffmail.com

I really appreciate your advice. However, since I don't have much experience, I would like to know the names of some training companies to help me start my career. I am a keen learner.

Regards,
Pooja

Dear Pooja,

You could contact Roshini at Shradha HRD on 09811341600. If she finds you with potential, she will not only groom you personally but also build your career in the training industry. All the best.

Amul

Or email her at solutions@shradhahrd.com

Thank you very much, Amul. I appreciate your help. I have emailed her my resume. Do you have any personal email ID of hers? Please provide me her personal ID if possible.

Regards,
Pooja

Dear Pooja,

Usually, she accesses that mail. If she is traveling or not in the office, then it's different. Maybe you can call her later during the day or tomorrow. If it's difficult, let me know, and I will fix up a meeting.

Take care,

Amul

No problem. I have dropped her a message. You can call even tomorrow. Not an issue.

All the best

Hi Pooja,

Good to see your mail. I have been working as an executive for one of the logistics companies. As suggested by one of the corporate trainers from Bangalore, it is good for you to start a career in the Training & Development function. I'm from the same function, looking after All India Training & Development coordination.

Good luck!

Pratap
09849613442
pratapsvr@yahoo.com

Hi Pooja,

If you are seriously interested in a training career, I agree with Amul in saying that perhaps you should first gain some experience as a training manager in the HR department of some good corporate house. It will help you kick start your career well.

In a corporate house, especially one that is strong on the training aspect (example Aditya Birla group), you can gain exposure to training at various levels. This can prove really helpful when you move into corporate training as an independent trainer.

As for good training companies, I don't know of any in the Delhi/NCR area, but I do know about T.V. Rao Learning Systems (www.tvrls.com). It is founded and headed by Dr. T.V. Rao, who is considered to be the father of HR and Training in India. The company has offices in Ahmedabad and Bangalore... perhaps you can check out if they have any options for you.

Hope this helps...

Regards,
Gaurang

Hi Gaurang,

Thanks for your advice. I have looked into that site, but I don't think they have anything in Delhi/NCR. However, they have good material related to training on their website, which will be quite useful to me.

Thanks a lot!

Regards,
Pooja

Hi Pooja,

Some of our friends here have advised you to join a corporate company as a Training Manager. I do not agree with them. Since you are a fresher, it would be risky to take such a big jump. I would suggest tying up with an Individual Corporate Trainer to learn the ropes or joining a company as a Trainer. Collaborating with a Freelancer will give you wide experience and exposure to various corporates and their training needs. If you aim to become a Training Manager in the future, join an organization as a Trainer. This will provide you with experience not only as a Trainer but will also help you learn all the Training Functions and Interventions.

Wishing you all the best.

Regards,
Kunal Ghosh
Training Consultant.

Hi Kunal,

I really appreciate your advice. I am still searching for a company that would take me as a trainer/content development executive/BD-training, which will help me understand the areas in training.

Thanks again.

Regards,
Pooja

Hi Pooja,
I completely agree with Kunal.
I really dont know much since I am also a fresh MBA graduate, but I did my summer internship in the Training & Development Dapartment of a 5 star hotel
According to me you should look out for some position like Training co-ordinator or since you are an MBA graduate u can join as a training executive where in you gain some experience, then u can think of becoming a training manager or asst manger it depends from company to companyor a freelnace trainer
Or u can mail to Sharadha hrd,I think that also a good option
and I would also advice you to do ISTD course,the contact person for Delhi is
Dr Sudhir K Jain
Department of Management Studies
Indian Institute of technology, Delhi
Hauz Khas
New Delhi – 110 016
Ph:(O) 26591168 (R) 26568630
Mob: 9810211681
I wish you a gud luck.
Regards,
Khushboo
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Hi Khushboo,

Thanks for sharing your information. I have looked into these options. I might as well enroll in some training course with ISTD, Delhi. But I still want to enter the training industry as I have quite good knowledge about training and then move into these courses later with my job.

As I am an MBA, I have conducted a number of training sessions which will always be an added advantage for me. I am a fast learner and excellent in content development and presentation skills, which will help me grow quickly in a training company. If you come across any Training Company in Delhi/NCR, please let me know.

Thanks and regards,
Pooja

Dear Pooja,

I agree with the above. My mother tongue is not English, so please forgive any language mistakes. I'm a trainer in China.

I think the best choice for you is to work for a company as a trainer. You can learn more, engage in real business, and gain experience. After you attain a position as high as HRM or HRD, you can then train others. Others will listen to you and trust you more!

Welcome to communicate and share; let's be good friends!

Hi Island,

First, I'm glad to welcome you to this community. You'll really find this community a great place to share your knowledge and get information on anything in HR. Thanks for your help.

Regards,
Pooja

Hi Pooja,

Some time back, I saw an ad in TOI where Walchand Dale Carnegie Institute was looking for trainers; they would provide the training for trainers. They are also running programs like "train the trainer." Maybe they can help!

All the best,
Alpana :)

Hi Divesh,

Hey, what you wrote to Pooja is so true. I am a behavioral trainer, but I started my career 5 years ago in customer service and then moved to hardcore sales, and finally to HR Training. Just because I have gone through my ups and downs in both functions, today, I can relate to every scenario that's narrated by my participants. A trainer has to feel from the heart, and then the words that flow from his mouth are full of conviction. If you succeed at that, your concept is sold successfully. I think we are in an awesome profession where we can touch so many lives with just one session. I take pride in my work, and it helps me to be a better person every day.

Regards,
Charms

Hi Pooja,

I am Ganesh, a Corporate Trainer by passion for the past 6 years. Excellent that you want to become a Trainer. Before wishing so, please do a personal audit to explore the following rudimental qualities that are needed to become a successful Trainer:

1. Oratorical dexterity with Modulation, Emotion, Animation, and of course with a tinge of humor to make your sessions very interesting and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge.

2. Excellent listening - a good listener is a very good communicator.

3. Presentation skills and presence of mind to tackle any sort of questions that are shot at you.

4. Easygoing and mingling with people - you must have a passion to mingle with people with great fraternity, respect, and admiration.

5. Keep enhancing your knowledge base. Update it on any given subject.

In addition, my friend, you have to learn Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and you can undergo any Training Program on "Train the Trainer." You may take up the PG Diploma Course in Training & Development conducted by the Indian Society for Training & Development, New Delhi, which offers a Diploma Course. The Diploma is approved by the HRD of the Government of India.

I got this Diploma which is very useful. I have also completed PG Diploma in Guidance & Counselling. These are all interlinked with Training.

Should you require any more particulars, details, data, and the like, please write to me.

All the best Pooja, I could find a Trainer in you. 😉

Hi Ganesh,

Thank you for providing me with so much information. It would really help me a lot in my career. In case you know of any companies that hire people with 1 year of work experience for training in Delhi/NCR, please let me know.

As I have an MBA in HR & Marketing, do you think it is possible for me to start my training career with sales training or customer service training initially, and then pursue diplomas in training while working? What do you suggest?

Thanks and regards, Pooja

You should first join the Training department of any HR function in a corporate and understand the various training needs, evaluation criteria. Once you have 2-3 years of experience in-house, you can take up independent roles. Additionally, focus on the training needs of all departments, costs incurred, agencies available for training, and measure the efficacy of training imparted.

Dear Ramanarg,

Can you please brief us about what exactly Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is? Is there a course or something? If yes, where and how can we do it?

Thank you.

Hi Pooja,

I received your prompt reply to mine. Selling is an occurrence that differs from time to time, person to person, and place to place. You can keep this in mind while starting a career in sales. To me, you can excel in a sales career not only if you are qualified in this realm but also have a passion to become successful.

Feel free to reach out to me for tips and tricks whenever you require them.

All the best,

Ganesh Ramachandran

Pooja,

You can also try these related fields:
- Personality Development
- Soft Skills
- Life Coaching

You should read a lot on the topics of your choice. I am attaching a file on soft skills.

Riyaz

Hi Pooja,

I am a freelance trainer based in Mumbai. Registering at Naukri.com will be extremely beneficial as this is the one job site I have personally seen has the highest number of openings in Delhi/NCR for soft skills trainers. Recruit.net is another great place that you must register at. Also, keep checking Cite HR regularly; I got several job offers from here too!

All the best

Dear Pooja,

Thank you for the PM you sent. I am really sorry I took a little longer to reply to your query. There are people who have suggested many valuable things to you, and most of them provide valuable guidance.

What I would suggest is that since you only have a year's experience, starting as a corporate trainer will be difficult. Therefore, try to secure a job in the training department of a reputed company where you can learn the necessary skills. I have observed many trainers who mistakenly believe that knowing English is sufficient to make them good trainers, but this is incorrect. To be a good trainer, one needs to possess the required skills and creativity.

If you had informed me a few days earlier, there was an opportunity with our company. Nevertheless, I may still be able to assist you by reaching out to some of my friends in HR. In the meantime, apply to reputable companies in the Training Department.

Take good care and Cheers!!

Archna

Dear Pooja,

I am also facing the same problem. The solution, according to me, is that it's better if you try to get attached with any of the training consultants. Though I used to think I knew everything about training and could start giving sessions on my own, it was totally different when I actually took the sessions. Let me tell you that there is no second chance these days. So, it's better to get attached with a fellow professional trainer and take some sessions together. Then, start increasing your scope by conducting sessions completely on your own. This is what I feel.

Hi Satyesh,

I am following your suggestion. You are absolutely right. Anyone who wants to pursue a career in Training and Development should consider joining a qualified trainer so that they can learn things before the actual implementation of any training.

In fact, I am currently looking for such a trainer but have not found one yet. I am also pursuing a diploma in Training and Development from ISTD. If you know of any good trainers in Delhi, please do let me know.

Regards,
Sujata

Dear Pooja,

I think to gain experience in training, you can join any college as a part-time or visiting faculty while you are searching for a job as a trainer. To start with, insurance and direct marketing channels (AMWAY, Eureka Forbes) can be the areas to explore.

Good luck.

Sonal

Hi Pooja,

Thank you for your message. I have registered myself on Naukri and will now also register on Recruit.net. I have one year of work experience as an HR executive with some training as well. However, companies are not willing to consider me as a fresher.

Thank you very much.

Regards,
Pooja

Hi Pooja,

I would just like to know how much you know about IT, the IT sector, and languages like Java, C++, and SQL.

Regards,
Niti

Hi,

I'm a 21-year-old girl who has recently enrolled in a distance learning program with Symbiosis (PGDHRM) in HR. Additionally, I have joined an HR consultancy as an HR Ex- or as a Caller.

After working for 3 days in this small unit of 8 people (including my manager), I'm really disappointed with myself and the choice I made. I really wonder if that's how things work in a consultancy - there is no professionalism, so much pressure, a lot of targets, and even after doing all this, you don't get your complete salary.

I know you might be thinking this is my very first working experience. No, I have worked before, and I know I will have to slog and work hard. Unfortunately, because I lacked in a few areas and didn't have complete information about the career I chose, I didn't have any idea about how things work and what levels I need to graduate to become an HR expert. Therefore, I'm facing this problem.

I recently spoke to a senior recruiter who advised me to make up my mind about whether I would like to pursue a career as an HR Recruiter or in the HR general corporate sector. I'm really confused and would greatly appreciate your responses!

Please guide me on the various routes I can take at this time so that I can roughly plan my journey for both options in HR.

Seeking your valuable advice.

Megha

(Sorry for posting my query here.)

If you wish to reply, I have started a new topic in the HRM index.

Regards,

Megha

Hi Megha,

No issues if you have posted your query here.

I am an MBA (HR) and I have also worked as an HR executive.

Hey, HR is not that bad also, so don't worry.

Okay, let me explain to you both the profiles, then you can make up your mind and choose whichever you want to choose.

HR Recruiter:
- Sourcing prospective candidates
- Screening them
- Also may be involved in taking some interviews, but after some months of experience.

Well, this job will always have very high targets, lots of calling work, and follow-ups.

HR General:
- Recruitment
- Selection (interviews, conducting tests)
- Briefing the selected candidates about the company, the job profile
- May also be training the candidate in some cases if required
- Employee relationship management

So, in all, it would include all the HR functions.

Now, in an HR consultancy which is only for recruitment, you will be an HR recruiter or may even take some interviews if your clients want you to, okay?

The targets in consultancy may give you incentives after your probation period.

But in a corporate setting, you can be a technical/non-tech recruiter - the work is the same.

The company will provide incentives based on the number of people that are selected.

The work will include targets, but it will depend on the company on the number of targets.

HR general would also be there in a corporate setting, which would include what I have mentioned before in HR general.

So, don't worry, take your time, don't get scared, don't rush to conclusions based on just 3 days of experience, okay?

All the best!

Regards,
Pooja

Hi Niti,

I am a Computer Science Engineer. I know all these languages, but I have never worked in any IT company.

Regards,
Pooja

Hi Pooja,

I wanted to check your training experience and CV to find the fitment. I work with a large organization with multiple locations. Apart from that, I am in touch with some training organizations that can give you the start you are looking for. Location to me is not known as yet.

Hi Pooja,

We have an opening for a corporate trainer. If you are interested, kindly contact:

Devender Rohilla
Team Leader HR
9891560556
www.rtesevices.com

This is a great discussion thread. Is there any professional trainer or company with whom I can connect to learn the ropes of training? I am based in Bangalore.