Train the Trainer Program

Course details

TOT (Train of Trainers)
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, you will learn how to:

• Identify the characteristics of an exceptional trainer
• Conduct short group training sessions that incorporate key training concepts
• Explain what a solid training program looks like
• Recognize the importance of considering the participants and their training needs, including the different learning styles and adult learning principles
• Enhance your understanding of learning styles and how to accommodate them in the classroom
• Develop an effective training style, using appropriate training aids and techniques
• Understand the key principles of effective communication in a workshop setting
• Explain various methods for making lecture-based programs active
• Describe a needs analysis and why it is a necessary step in any training program
• Know how to write training objectives and evaluate whether these objectives have been met at the end of a training session
• Develop a training program structure
• Develop a plan and prepare for an effective training session
• Present information in a clear, concise, engaging manner
• Participants will demonstrate successful understanding of key concepts during 3 practice presentations throughout the course.

Part I: Facilitation Skills
The objective of this part is to prepare a professional trainer who has effective presentation and facilitation skills. Participants will practice delivery through several rounds of short presentations and training sessions. Participants will learn how to use advanced training aides and tools including case studies, role-plays, surveys, self-assessments, and Audio/Visual tools.
Key topics covered are:
What makes a Good Trainer?

• Introductory presentation: Assessing your delivery skills
• Characteristics of an Effective Trainer
• Elements of a successful training program
• Common Errors in Training

 
 
Tuning Your Facilitation Skills

• The Art of Facilitation
• Developing your training style
• Tuning your presentation skills
• Planning and preparing your training session
• Focusing your energy on the training session
• Overcoming Nervousness

Creating a relaxing and interactive training environment

• Your Role as an Effective Communicator
• Using non-verbal communication and effective body language
• Setting the climate - Icebreakers
• Managing the Question and Answer Period
• Dealing with Difficult Trainees
• Handling Difficult Situations when delivering training

Using Training Aides Effectively

• Using Visual Aids effectively
• Selecting suitable audio visual tools
• Practicing the use of case studies in training: Cassettes, short cases and Harvard-style long cases
• Practicing the use of role plays in training
• Using in-class hands-on exercises, self-assessments and surveys

Practice Sessions                              

• Second Presentation: Practicing Delivery

Updated on 30 January, 2019