ELEV-TS 009: Train The Trainer

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 Course will offer various types of trainer’s tools to create and deliver engaging, compelling Courses that will encourage trainees to come back for more. Skills such as facilitating, creating a needs analyses, understanding participant’s needs, and managing tough topics, will give your trainees what they need to become a trainer themselves.

Course 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

 

Module One: Getting Started

Topic A: Housekeeping Items

Topic B: Action Plans and Evaluations

Topic C: Action Plan Form

Topic D: Evaluation Form

 

Module Two: Understanding Training and Facilitation

Topic A: What is Training?

Topic B: What is Facilitation?

Topic C: Identifying Appropriate Situations

 

Module Three: Gathering Materials

Topic A: Identifying Participants’ Needs

Topic B: Reviewing the Materials

Topic C: Identifying and Resolving Gaps

 

Module Four: Creating a Lesson Plan

Topic A: Planning for the Basics

Topic B: Adding Slack Time

Topic C: Creating a Plan B

 

Module Five: Choosing Activities

Topic A: Types of Activities

Topic B: Preparing for Emergencies

Topic C: What to Do When Activities Go Wrong

 

Module Six: Preparing for the Course

Topic A: Creating a Materials List

Topic B: Gathering Participant Information

Topic C: Setting Up the Physical Location

 

Module Seven: Making a Good First Impression

Topic A: Greeting Participants

Topic B: Being Prepared

Topic C: Using Icebreakers and Energizers

 

Module Eight: Delivery Tips and Tricks

Topic A: Using Visual Aids

Topic B: Creating Supporting Materials

 

Module Nine: Keeping it Interactive

Topic A: Encouraging Discussion

Topic B: Using Group Work

Topic C: The Power of Sticky Notes

 

Module Ten: Dealing with Difficult Participants

Topic A: The Ground Rules

Topic B: Challenges and Solutions

Topic C: Handling Interruptions

Topic D: Tough Stuff to Watch Out For

Topic E: Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue

Topic F: Dealing with Sensitive Issues in the Course