Train the Trainer

Section 1

Module 1: Adult / Vocational Learning

• What is Adult Learning and Vocational Learning
• Qualities of Active Learning
• Boosting Learner Participation
• How to provide an Inclusive Learning Environment

Module 2: Elements of Effective Training   

• Characteristics of Exceptional Trainers
• What is a Great Training Experience
• How to Engage Trainees
• Need for Training  What, Who and How
• Understanding the Group Dynamics  Your Participants and their job roles
• Training Cycle

Section 2

Module 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

• Focusing on outcomes and results, rather than topics
• How to craft learning objectives
• Identifying objectives as affective, behavioral or cognitive

Module 4: Organize Content

• The Gloss and Introas Model
• Mind-Mapping

Module 5: Create a Session Plan

• Importance of a Session plan
• How to create a session plan
• Gathering and reviewing the materials
• Assess the learning
• Assessment tool

Module 6: Setting up a Physical Location

Section 3

Module 7: Communication Skills

• Greeting participants
• Using Icebreakers and Energizers
• Verbal and Non-Verbal communication
• Ways to Listen in a better way
• Understanding Active Listening

Module 8: Presentation Skills

• Presentation Tips
• Telling vs Showing
• Overcoming Nerves

Module 8: Choosing Activities and Training Methods

• Use a Variety of Training Methods and Formats
• Type of Activities and why some fail

Section 4

Module 9: Brain Friendly Lectures

• Identify and Recognize Ways to Make Lectures More Effective
• Conduct Lectures That Are Brain-Friendly

Module 10: Adding fun and Humor

• Humour: Be CREATIF!
• The Use of Games
• Types of Games

Module 11: Experiential Learning Activities

• Selecting and Using Experiential Learning Activities to Support Training Goals

Module 12: Extending the Value of Training

• Incorporate Learning Tools and Approaches into Training Programs
• Select Approaches to Apply Learning Back on the Job

Module 13: Dealing with Difficult Trainees

• Characteristics of Difficult Delegates

Section 5

Module 14: Evaluating Training

• Develop Interim and Final Evaluations
• Differentiate the Four Levels of Evaluation

Module 15: Facilitating Presentations and Activities

• Deliver a Prepared Training Segment
• Provide Feedback to Others on Facilitation and Nonverbal Behavior
• Incorporate Feedback into Future Training Efforts

Module 16: Closing and Wrapping up

• Summarize Key Learnings and Actions from This Seminar
• Lesson Learned
• Action Plans
• Conclude a Seminar in a Meaningful way