Train the Trainer Workshop
Course Duration 1 Day
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. Your participants will begin the process of becoming trainers themselves, and understand that training is a process where skills, knowledge, and attitudes are applied.
The Train-The-Trainer workshop will give all types of trainer’s tools to help them 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 your trainees what the need to become a trainer themselves.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course participants will be able to :
- 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
Understanding Training and Facilitation
What is Training?
What is Facilitation?
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Gathering Materials
Identifying Participants’ Needs
Reviewing the Materials
Identifying and Resolving Gaps
Creating a Lesson Plan
Planning for the Basics
Adding Slack Time
Creating a Plan B
Choosing Activities
Types of Activities
Preparing for Emergencies
What go Do When
Activities Go Wrong
Preparing for the Workshop
Creating a Materials List
Gathering Participant Information
Setting Up the Physical Location
Getting Off on the Right Foot
Greeting Participants
Being Prepared
Using Icebreakers and Energizers
Delivery Tips and Tricks
Using Visual Aids
Creating Supporting Materials
Break!
Keeping it Interactive
Encouraging Discussion
Using Group Work
The Power of Sticky Notes
Dealing With Difficult Participants
The Ground Rules
Challenges and Solutions
Handling Interruptions
Tackling Tough Topics
Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
Adjusting Your Material
for a Sensitive Issue
Dealing With Sensitive Issues in the Workshop
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