Courses

Train the trainer

General duration

2 days

Target group

This highly practical course aims to build confidence as well as training technique. Participants will have the opportunity of delivering two presentations with one being recorded on DVD for personal analysis.

Learning objectives

At the completion of this course participants should be able to: 

• describe the training cycle
• conduct an audience analysis
• write training outcomes
• test the achievement of outcomes
• describe the principles of adult learners
• prepare a session plan
• evaluate at least 10 training methodologies and training session designs
• decide when to adopt information presentation and when to facilitate within a session
• list 10 characteristics of effective personal presentation techniques
• effectively incorporate a wide range of visual aids into the program
• provide positive and constructive feedback to group members
• handle disruptive members within the group
• conduct a discussion using four different types of questioning techniques
• list at least three ways to help participants transfer learning back to the workplace
• evaluate the effectiveness of their training program.

Course content

Understanding adult learning 

• How adults learn
• Adult Learning Principles 
  • Understanding learning styles
  • Stages of the training cycle

 

Designing effective learning sessions
 

• Session plans
• Writing clear learning outcomes
• Time allocation between presentation, practice and testing
• The range of interactive learning activities
• Including appropriate and relevant exercises
• Making the training fun
• Transferring learning back to the workplace
• Evaluating the success of the training program: 
  • Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation

 

Personal techniques to increase engagement
 

• Voice control and clarity
• Visual image
• Movement

 

Creating stunning visuals
 

• Features of contemporary PowerPoint slides
• Creating engaging board work

 

On-job Instruction
 

• Coaching another in how to write end user manuals 
  • Training one-on one as compared to a group

 

Using technology
 

• Using technology to run training sessions remotely

• Sharing tips and techniques

 

Dealing with difficult participant bahaviour

• the talkers
• the slower learners
• different experience levels
• the arguers
• the disengaged
• the mobile phone users
• the late comers

 

Dealing with nerves
 

• Why do we get nervous?
• The benefit and problems associated with nerves
• Four techniques to manage the impact of nerves