Course Synopsis

Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of their job, you'll want to be prepared for the training that you do. You will begin the process of becoming trainers themselves, and understand that training is a process where skills, knowledge, and attitudes are applied. This workshop will give all types of trainer's tools to help them create and deliver engaging, compelling workshops that will encourage trainees to come back for more. Skills such as facilitating, needs analyses, understanding participant’s needs, and managing tough topics will give you what you need to become a trainer themselves.

Course Objectives

  • Define training, facilitating, and presenting
  • Understand how to identify participants’ training needs
  • Create a lesson plan that incorporates the range of learning preferences
  • Create an active, engaging learning environment
  • Develop visual aids and supporting materials.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Introduction

    • Module 1 - Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Workshop Objectives

  • 2

    Understanding Training and Facilitation

    • Module 2 - Understanding Training and Facilitation

    • Module 2 - What is Training?

    • Module 2 - What is Facilitation?

    • Module 2 - Identifying Appropriate Situations

    • Module 2 - Video

    • Moule 2 - Quiz

  • 3

    Gathering Materials

    • Module 3 - Gathering Materials

    • Module 3 - Identifying Participant's Needs

    • Module 3 - Reviewing the Materials

    • Module 3 - Identifying and Resolving Gaps

    • Module 3 - Video

    • Module 3 - Quiz

  • 4

    Creating a Lesson Plan

    • Module 4 - Creating a Lesson Plan

    • Module 4 - Planning for the Basics

    • Module 4 - Adding Slack Time

    • Module 4 - Creating a Plan B

    • Module 4 - Video

    • Module 4 - Quiz

  • 5

    Choosing Activities

    • Module 5 - Choosing Activities

    • Module 5 - Types of Activities

    • Module 5 - Preparing for Emergencies

    • Module 5 - What to do When Activities go Wrong

    • Module 5 - Video

    • Module 5 - Quiz

  • 6

    Preparing for the Workshop

    • Module 6 - Preparing for the Workshop

    • Module 6 - Creating a Materials List

    • Module 6 - Gathering Participant Information

    • Module 6 - Setting up the Physical Location

    • Module 6 - Video

    • Module 6 - Quiz

  • 7

    Getting Off on the Right Foot

    • Module 7 - Getting off on the Right Foot

    • Module 7 - Greeting Participants

    • Module 7 - Being Prepared

    • Module 7 - Using Icebreakers and Energizers

    • Module 7 - Video

    • Module 7 - Quiz

  • 8

    Delivery Tips and Tricks

    • Module 8 - Delivery Tips and Tricks

    • Module 8 - Using Visual Aids

    • Module 8 - Creating Supporting Materials

    • Module 8 - Break!

    • Module 8 - Video

    • Module 8 - Quiz

  • 9

    Keeping it Interactive

    • Module 9 - Keeping it Interactive

    • Module 9 - Encouraging Discussion

    • Module 9 - Using Group Work

    • Module 9 - The Power of Sticky Notes

    • Module 9 - Video

    • Module 9 - Quiz

  • 10

    Dealing with Difficult Participants

    • Module 10 - Dealing With Difficult Participants

    • Module 10 - The Ground Rules

    • Module 10 - Challenges and Solutions

    • Module 10 - Handling Interruptions

    • Module 10 - Video

    • Module 10 - Quiz
  • 11

    Tackling Tough Topics

    • Module 11 - Tackling Tough Topics

    • Module 11 - Tough Stuff to Watch Out For

    • Module 11 - Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue

    • Module 11 - Dealing With Sensitive Issues in the Workshop

    • Module 11 - Video

    • Module 11 - Quiz

  • 12

    Wrapping Up

    • Module 12 - Wrapping Up

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