Train the Trainer (TOTLearning Objectives

Upon completing this Train the Trainer course, you will be able 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.

Why you should join our TOT course

Explore a new career as a trainer

Increase your market value and extend your income stream

Transition from traditional lecture-based, instructor-centered training to a dynamic,

participant-centered, multi-sensory learning format

Learn how to transfer your knowledge and skills efficiently and effectively

Acquire new techniques that will dramatically accelerate learners' acquisition of knowledge

and skills Enrich your personal experience by teaching

others Learn how to design an interactive course

Course Outline

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

Part II: Instructional System Design

The objective of this module is to teach participants how to develop a training course. They will know

the key concepts related to adult learning, writing learning outcomes, training course design and

training evaluation.

Key topics covered are:

How do adults learn?

Principles of Adult Learning Motivating the adult learner

Training Program Design and Planning

Designing the training program Writing learning objectives based on Bloom’s taxonomy

Planning a Workshop Preparing a Lesson plan

Designing and conducting on-the-job-training

Assessing and evaluating training

Assessment of learning objectives Evaluation of training

Final Assessment

Final Assessment Presentation

Course Duration

10 training days