CBET Master Trainer & Capacity Builder | Humber Polytechnic – International Development Institute
Funded by Global Affairs Canada
I led the development and delivery of a multi phase Competency Based Education and Training capacity building initiative across three Kenyan TVET institutions: Bondo Technical Training Institute, Lucy Orongo Vocational Training Center, and Mahaya Vocational Training Center.
This engagement focused on strengthening institutional capacity to design, deliver, and assess industry aligned CBET programs in the Blue Economy sector. It was not a single workshop, but a full institutional partnership that included needs analysis, instructional design, executive consultation, live training, and structured follow up coaching to support sustained implementation.
Key Contributions:
Institutional Analysis & Strategy
• Conducted capacity assessments across three colleges
• Met with Presidents and senior leadership teams
• Reviewed curriculum and assessment practices
• Identified gaps in outcomes alignment and competency clarity
• Developed phased implementation plans
CBET Framework Design
• Created practical CBET training materials and templates
• Designed measurable learning outcomes and competency maps
• Built authentic assessment tools and performance rubrics
• Integrated backward design and industry alignment
Training Delivery
• Facilitated 20+ hours of online training
• Delivered a 5-day in-person master training in Kenya
• Modeled participatory, competency-driven instruction
• Guided instructors in developing real CBET modules
Coaching & Sustainability
• Reviewed course outlines and assessment redesigns
• Provided structured feedback and mentorship
• Supported the formation of internal CBET Hubs
Impact
• Increased institutional capacity for competency-based program design
• Strengthened alignment between curriculum, assessment, and labor market needs
• Established internal leadership structures to sustain implementation
• Positioned institutions to deliver responsive Blue Economy programming
This project combined instructional design, executive facilitation, international development, and system-level change leadership.
