Train the Trainer

1 Day

Introduction

Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of your job, you’ll want to be prepared for the training that you do. You will begin the process of becoming a trainer yourself, and understand that training is a process where skills, knowledge and attitudes are applied.

Our Train the Trainer workshop is packed with interesting and practical techniques to help you create and deliver engaging, compelling workshops that will encourage trainees to come back for more. Skills such as facilitating, needs analyses, understanding participant’s needs and managing tough topics will give you what you need to become an effective trainer.

Programme Objectives:

• 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

Who Should Attend

This course will benefit anyone who provides training, mentoring or coaching in their workplace to their colleagues or teams members. The course will also be useful to anyone with plans to become a trainer.

Course Content

This one-day workshop will cover the following subjects:

Module One: Getting Started

• Introduction to the workshop
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Understanding Training and Facilitation

• What is Training?
• What is Facilitation?
• Identifying Appropriate Situations for Each

Module Three: Gathering Materials

• Identifying Participants’ Needs
• Reviewing the Materials
• Identifying and Resolving Gaps

Module Four: Creating a Lesson Plan

• Planning for the Basics
• Adding Slack Time
• Creating a Plan B
• A Take-Home Template

Module Five: Choosing Activities

• Types of Activities
• Creating a Tickle Trunk
• What To Do When Games Go Wrong

Module Six: Preparing for the Workshop

• Creating a Materials List
• Gathering Participant Information
• Setting up the Physical Location

Module Seven: Getting off on the Right Foot

• Greeting Participants
• Being Prepared
• Using Icebreakers

Module Eight: Delivery Tips and Tricks

• Using Visual Aids
• Creating Supporting Materials
• Gauging When It’s Time For A Break

Module Nine: Keeping it Interactive

• Encouraging Discussion
• Using Group Work
• The Power of Post-It Notes

Module Ten: Dealing with Difficult Participants

• The Ground Rules
• Challenges and Solutions
• Handling Interruptions

Module Eleven: Tackling Tough Topics

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

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations