• Basic knowledge of MTM in productivity management
• Knowledge of the structure of the MTM training measures, of the valid training materials, and the valid Qualification Procedures
• Development and consolidation of didactic skills
• Training in using didactic techniques and tools (MTM training box, media, such as presentations, flip-charts, and films, as well as, group and individual work, performance of a demonstration lesson)
• Organization and formal preparation, execution, and follow-up measures of public and in-house courses

To be admitted to the training for MTM-Instructor the applicant has to have passed the exams in MTM-1 and in one of the following trainings: MTM-HWD, MTM-2, MTM-SD, MTM-UAS, MTM-MEK, EAWS, or in one of the acknowledged company process building block systems.

Moreover, participation in the training for MTM-Instructor requires

• a valid proof of qualification, i. e. the “Blue Card” (MTM) and
• at least one year of practical experience in the application of the MTM method after obtaining the “Blue Card”.

In addition, the participant has to present, at the beginning of the training, mandatory analyses in MTM-1, created as specified by the MTM ASSOCIATION e. V.

The participant knows

• the classification of MTM in productivity management and PEP,
• the structure of MTM trainings and the Framework of MTM Process Building Block Systems,
• the Qualification Procedures,
• the main training materials and how to use them effectively,
• the types of teaching and learning, and how to prepare and conduct trainings in MTM accordingly,
• the various teaching media and how to use them appropriately, and
• that participants may behave in different ways and how to handle relevant situations in class due to his experience.

The participant is able to

• systematically plan, work out, and perform a teaching unit,
• develop learning objectives and check the students’ learning progress, and
• explain the structure of MTM trainings and the Framework of MTM Process Building Block Systems.

The participant

• realizes that a teaching unit can be systematically prepared, even has to, in order to be successful, and
• gains confidence by preparatory exercises and demonstration lessons.

The exam consists of an online and an oral part. Apart from MTM-1 analyses for the individual sections, the online part may include general questions on MTM in productivity management. The oral part consists of a demonstration lesson based on a previously written description of a teaching unit. In the demonstration lesson the future instructor gives proof of his technical and didactic skills. As an exception, the Examination Board may order an additional oral exam.

Having passed the MTM-Instructor examination the candidate receives a certificate, issued by MTM ASSOCIATION e. V. It is proof that its bearer avails of the knowledge and skills required to teach the MTM method and, thus, fulfills the admission requirements for the MTM License Courses to be awarded the MTM teaching license.

The training for MTM-Instructor takes 40 hours.

The management of MTM ASSOCIATION e. V. may reduce the duration of trainings, depending on the number of participants:

• 1 – 2 participants 24 hours
• 3 – 5 participants 32 hours
• > 5 participants 40 hours

Teaching times:
Monday: 10 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please bring your mandatory analyses and your laptop with you.

When you book a training (or someone else books for you) you will always receive a participant code. Please redeem this as soon as possible. 10 days before the start of the training and again 4 days before the start of the training you will receive a reminder email for the training. You will only receive these emails if you have redeemed your participant code beforehand.

7 days before the start of the training, access to the digital training documents will be activated for you. Go to the MY MTM area. In the training date tile, click on the START TRAINING button to access the digital documents. Please test the access before the start of the training.

Please ensure that your laptop meets the following system requirements:

• Windows: Microsoft Edge Chromium (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version); Internet Explorer is NOT supported!
• Mac: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
• Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 10 and higher, Google Chrome in Apple iOS 10 and higher, Google Chrome in Android OS 4.4 or higher.