TTT:Train the Trainer

This training program provides the groundwork for trainers to begin developing and refining their training and facilitation skills using a variety of methods to deliver the best learning experiences and improve learner engagement and retention. Over time, trainers will develop their practical skills further because of this course.

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By the end of this training course participants will be able to:

• Explain the different attitudes, skills, and knowledge a professional trainer needs to be successful.
• List the roles and responsibilities of a professional trainer.
• Explain the importance of the seven characteristics of outstanding trainers.
• Explain how adults learn.
• Identify the three most common learning styles and select appropriate learning strategies to accommodate each style.
• Use Neuro-linguistic Patterning techniques to engage learners.
• Determine if a performance issue is a genuine training need or not.
• Determine whether to design materials in house or purchase off the shelf materials.
• Write observable performance objectives.
• Identify appropriate training methods.
• Get training sessions off to a good start.
• Use introductions and summaries to reinforce learning.
• Facilitate activities, role plays, and icebreakers.
• Use their body language and voice tone effectively.
• Handle pre-training nervousness.
• Use techniques to get participants back on time from breaks and lunch.
• Identify tough participants and use appropriate techniques to manage them.
• Explain how Gen X and Gen Y Generations prefer to learn.

Participants wanting to develop skills for training staff effectively using diverse abilities and different learning styles.

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: Dealing with tough training times

 Dealing with nerves
 Getting participants back on time
 Dealing with tough participants
 Dealing with different learner generations

Competitive review game