Join the SSH Trainers' Directory!

A directory for social science and humanities (SSH) trainers has been recently launched by the SSHOC project and trainers trainees are invited to join. 

SSHOC has launched the Trainers’ Directory - a new database where trainers and experts can be listed, easily found, and approached. This database will host a pool of qualified and experienced trainers in SSH that are keen to bring people that require training to the next level of their expertise in a specific domain, allowing them to acquire new knowledge while establishing new networks. 

SSHOCaims to ensure that participants of the project develop their skills in the process by using the most up-to-date knowledge, the best experience, and various connections. What is the SSH Trainers' Directory?

The directory supports training activities and event organizers to find and approach qualified, and experienced speakers or trainers,  supports the development of a valuable network of professionals, facilitates the contribution of expert knowledge, and connects people worldwide.

Being a member of the Trainers' Directory allows experienced trainers in SSH to be visible to professionals interested in training within the domain.

The trainer directory also caters to anyone interested in finding trainers and their courses in the field. The directory can also help event organizers who would like to invite a trainer for an event. Based on their interests and training needs, a person can use the trainer directory to find trainers for a given purpose. The profile picture (if uploaded) is openly available, as is the trainer's name, and domain of expertise. According to their needs, a person can filter the search options to create a list of possible trainers they can reach out to based on the following criteria:

• topics of expertise

• target audience

• spoken languages

• domain

• level of training

A trainer listed in the directory can be approached by trainees or organisers if they are registered on the directory. Registration is needed due to the privacy protection rules. The trainers’ personal information, email address, for example, is stored in a secure space, listed only for registered users.

Go to the Trainers' Directory

Criteria to be listed in the Trainers' Directory

A trainer wishing to be listed in the Trainers' Directory must fulfill the following criteria:

• Have a qualification as a trainer/ teacher’s license, OR 

• Have two years of work experience as a trainer, OR

• Have already conducted at least three training activities and provided proof on the Trainers' Directory profile webpage.

• Provide a description of three training activities (course outline) including links to the training materials.

• Provide some personal and contact information (CV, e-mail)

Additional (but optional) information needed about the trainers can include: 

• Proof of the teaching and presentation techniques, e. g. by having attended Train-the-Trainer boot camp and/or workshop.

• Knowledge of adult learning methods.

Who should be in the directory?

The SSHOC partners that are already connected through research, software development, surveys, dissemination, and training activities are welcome to be a part of a great network of professionals through the Training Community and Trainers' Directory. First, we are focusing on registered SSH Training Community members from all over the world. Professional and experienced trainers wishing to be listed in the Trainers' Directory outside of the SSHOC project are also welcome.

How to join the SSH Trainers' Directory

To join us you need to create a profile on the SSHOC website and follow the instructions you will find under your profile overview. You will need to fill out the dedicated Trainers' Directory form under your profile and submit your application. Our dedicated team will then review your application and decide if you can be listed in the Trainers' Directory.

SSHOC created a dedicated guide to help trainers in the registration process.

Guide

Our role

Regarding the development of the SSH Trainers Directory, Trust-IT was involved in its creation and is currently onboarding trainers from the SSH Community.

Trust-IT is part of the SSHOC project, developing the project’s website full platform and, during the last 2 years, coordinated the communication strategy of the SSHOC initiative, mapping the SSHOC’s dissemination results against each target stakeholder group.

If you need to identify and build the perfect audience for your research activity, boost your community, and organise virtual and live events, contact us! We’ll be happy to help.

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Article by

Serenella Muradore Gallas
Digital Marketing & Communication Specialist at Trust-IT Services