Train The Trainer

Training Time: 2 days 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with appropriate breaks
Inclusion: Participants Manual and Certificate of Completion
Optional 3-day training with 3^rd day for individualized presentations

Welcome to the Train-the-Trainer workshop. Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of their job, you’ll want to be prepared for the training that you do. This workshop will give all types of training tools to help create and deliver engaging, compelling workshops that will encourage trainees to come back for more.

Learning Points

Define training, facilitating, and presenting
Understand how to identify participants’ training needs
Create a lesson plan that incorporates the range of learning preferences
Create an active, engaging learning environment
Develop visual aids and supporting materials
Manage difficult participants and tough topics

Course Outline

Train the Trainer – Module 1
Getting Started

Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment Review

Train the Trainer – Module 2
Understanding Training and Facilitation

What is Training?
What is Facilitation?
Identifying Appropriate Situations

Train the Trainer – Module 3
Gathering Materials

Identifying Participants’ Needs
Reviewing the Materials
Identifying and Resolving Gaps

Train the Trainer – Module 4
Creating a Lesson Plan

Planning for the Basics
Adding Slack Time
Creating a Plan B

Train the Trainer – Module 5
Choosing Activities

Types of Activities
Preparing for Emergencies
What to Do When Activities Go Wrong

Train the Trainer – Module 6
Preparing for the Workshop

Creating a Materials List
Gathering Participant Information
Setting Up the Physical Location

Train the Trainer – Module 7
Getting Off on the Right Foot

Greeting Participants
Being Prepared
Using Ice Breakers and Energizers

Train the Trainer – Module 8
Delivery Tips and Tricks

Using Visual Aids
Creating Supporting Materials

Train the Trainer – Module 9
Keeping It Interactive

Encouraging Discussion
Using Group Work
The Power of Sticky Notes

Train the Trainer – Module 10
Dealing with Difficult Participants

The Ground Rules
Challenges and Solutions
Handling Interruptions

Train the Trainer – Module 11
Tackling Tough Topics

Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
Dealing with Sensitive Issues in the Workshop

Train the Trainer – Module 12
Wrapping it up

Words from the Wise

You Can Expect...

Your participants to understand the training work-flow
Participants to self-management when preparing for their next training
Better training results from your participants

You Need This If...

You want new trainers to learn best practices at onset
You want your training delivering compelling training workshops
You want better results from the training experience your trainers deliver

This Is About...

Stepping on to the platform of a professional trainer
Being prepared for the challenges that surface in training
Having the persona and characteristics of a professional trainer

In-House Rate

Participants: 10 – 16
Duration: 2 days
Course Fee: Level 10* , per person
Includes: Manual, Certificate of Completion

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