Course Overview:
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 always want to be prepared. The participants will understand that training is a process where skills, knowledge, and attitudes are applied in a unique way.
Our Train-The-Trainer workshop will provide the participants the skills to help them deliver engaging and compelling workshops. Skills such as facilitating needs analyses, and managing tough topics will give your trainees what they require to become a trainer themselves.
Learning Objectives:
Plan and organize professional presentations
Develop your own natural and relaxed communication style
Learn to sell your ideas with clarity and force that inspires others
Create an open, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
Approach challenges in a way that leads to victories and success for participants
Coach and develop participants to empower them and lead them to continuous improvement
Prerequisites:
None
Course Materials:
Attendees will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Technical Requirements:
For eBooks:
Internet for downloading the eBook
Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)
Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
eBook download and activation instructions
Agenda:
Module One: Understanding Training and Facilitation
What is Training?
What is Facilitation?
Identifying Appropriate Situations for Each
Module Two: Gathering Materials
Identifying Participant’s Needs
Reviewing the Materials
Identifying and Resolving Gaps
Module Three: Creating a Lesson Plan
Planning for the Basics
Adding Slack Time
Creating a Plan B
A Take-Home Template
Module Four: Choosing Activities
Types of Activities
Creating a Tickle Trunk
What To Do When Games Go Wrong
Module Five: Preparing for the Workshop
Creating a Materials List
Gathering Participant Information
Setting up the Physical Location
Module Six: Getting off on the Right Foot
Greeting Participants
Being Prepared
Using Icebreakers
Module Seven: Delivery Tips and Tricks
Using Visual Aids
Creating Supporting Materials
Gauging When It's Time For A Break
Module Eight: Keeping it Interactive
Encouraging Discussion
Using Group Work
The Power of Post-It Notes
Module Nine: Dealing with Difficult Participants
The Ground Rules
Challenges and Solutions
Handling Interruptions
Module Ten: Tackling Tough Topics
Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
Dealing with Sensitive Issues in the Workshop
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
