Train the Trainer Essentials - Developing Effective and Confident Training Techniques

The Role of the Trainer

• Why organisations train
• Meeting the needs of the business
• Supporting organisational objectives and strategies
• The qualities of a successful trainer

The Learning Process

• How people learn
• Learning styles - maximising individual development through the learning process
• Identifying trainees - the selection criteria
• Adapting your training style to meet the needs of the groups

Establishing and Meeting Training Objectives

• Establishing and writing objectives - ensuring the success of your training sessions
• Building course content - deciding on depth and scope of material
• Sequencing materials and developing course structure
• Building in questions to support the learning process

Training Methods and Visual Aids

• Using visual aids for maximum effect - selecting appropriate visual aids
• Working with whiteboards, transparencies and flipcharts
• Using computer-based presentation packages
• Selecting appropriate training methods - trainee analysis
• Trainer-led facilitation and group discussion
• Training methods review - video, syndicate exercises etc

Group Dynamics

• The make-up and structure of groups
• Anticipating and overcoming trainee problems
• Handling difficult trainees

Training Delivery and Evaluation

• Training exercises; design and delivery of training sessions
• Each delegate will undertake practical sessions through the duration of the course
• These encompass the writing of session objectives, content development and training delivery.  Video will be used to aid this process

Evaluating Training

• Effectively measuring learning outcomes
• Short- and long-term measurement

Personal Development

• Formulating an action plan