Overview
Despite appearing to be simple, facilitating a training session requires specific skills and knowledge of how people learn. Trainers who take the time to consider their own approaches, understanding, and skills will be equipped to provide comprehensive and effective training courses.
This program provides the foundation for trainers to begin developing and refining their training and facilitation skills, using various methods to deliver the best learning experience and improve engagement and retention. Trainers will develop and enhance their practical skills as a result of this course.
Target audience:
This program is intended for subject matter experts who wish to transition into training professionals in their area of expertise. It’s designed for anyone interested in learning more about adult learning and training.
Course Outline
Module 1: Making the Transition to a Trainer
› Attitude, skills and knowledge of a professional trainer
› Roles and responsibilities of a professional trainer
› Seven characteristics of outstanding trainers
Module 2: Principles of Adult Learning
› What is an adult learner?
› Diverse learning styles
› Use NLP techniques to identify learner styles
› Options to actively engage and energize learners
› Appealing to different learning styles
› Learning considerations for adult learners
Module 3: Training Design and Methods
› Is it really a training problem?
› Create in-house or purchase?
› Training objectives
› Training Methods
Module 4: Be a power presenter
› Getting off to a good start
› The importance of introductions and summaries
› How to facilitate more active training
› Using your body and your voice
Module 5: Training
› Dealing with nerves
› Getting participants back on time
› Dealing with tough participants
› Dealing with different learner generations
Competitive review game
Delivery methods:
› Self-discovery and critique
› Group exploration and facilitator led discussions
› Practical exercises
› Questioning periods and review