Train-the-Trainer Course 101

Fundamental Training Techniques and Learning Methods

This course is a fundamental train-the-trainer course designed for new trainers who are entering the field of training or current trainers who want to improve their effectiveness.   Participants of this course learn the basic skills and competencies of training delivery, facilitation and classroom management. 

Trainers improve their confidence level to present in front of an audience and learn specific learning methods and training techniques that increase their poise, professionalism and impact.

Train-the-Trainer Course 101 is designed to provide trainers the essential skills needed to effectively deliver their course content using a participant-focused approach to learning.   By engaging and involving participants in the learning; retention improves and training transfer increases.

Learning Outcomes

•  Transition from a trainer-centered to a participant-focused model of instruction that shifts the responsibility for learning from the trainer to the student.

• Know and experience effective classroom set-up that maximizes participant learning and motivation.

• Learn the 3 keys to effective program openers that capture the participant’s attention and prepares them to learn.

• Explore effective ways to ask &  answer questions and learn how to redirect off-topic questions.

• Develop interactive review strategies that will allow for maximum retention and recall of the material covered.

• Learn how to handle inappropriate behaviors and disruptive participants in the classroom.

• Discover interactive learning methods that improve the transfer of training from the classroom to the job.

• Learn the 3 components of high-impact program closers that link into course content and bridges learning points.

• Implement the use of action plans for trainee application and transfer.

• Know and learn how to avoid the top 10 typical mistakes trainers make in the classroom.

• Learn the “dos and don’ts” of using visuals in the classroom.

• Learn how to apply adult learning principles to course content.

• Learn how and when to use participant energizers to keep the group engaged in the content and maintain a high level or energy in the classroom.

• Learn practical presentation skills that increase confidence, professionalism and poise in front of an audience.

• Discover effective follow up exercises that keeps participants reviewing content long after the course if complete

• Create action plans for on-going learning and review.

• And much, much more.

The Train-the-Trainer Course 101 is a two-day program and can be customized to achieve the specific outcomes and objectives that have been identified for your trainers.   We have over 100 hours of train-the-trainer content that can be used to tailor this training session to meet your specific professional development goals and objectives.

If you would like to bring this Train-the-Trainer program in-house to improve the effectiveness and impact of the presentations that are made in your organization, call or email us.