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3

1500

Train the Trainer

Audience
Instructors
Duration
3 days classroom
Level
Basic / Intermediate
Course Objectives

  • To show ways to prepare for training

  • To discuss training procedures

  • To discuss delivery, room arrangements, and media

Course Layout

  • 1 day - Theory

  • 1 day - presentation

  • 1 day - summary overview

Course Topics

Part 1: Determine the Needs

 

  • Tip 1: Establish the Time Needed for Training

  • Tip 2: Define Learner Outcomes

  • Tip 3: Keep Your Objectives Friendly

  • Tip 4: Identify the Parts of Your Objective

  • Tip 5: Put the Objectives in Sequence

  • Tip 6: Identify Training Needs

Part 2: Prepare the Training Manual

 

  • Tip 7: Write an Easy-to-Read Training Manual

  • Tip 8: Keep It Simple

Part 3: Understand How Adults Learn

 

  • Tip 9: Consider the Basics

  • Tip 10: Understand Adult Learners’ Differences

  • Tip 11: Review Your Teaching Methods

  • Tip 12: Deal with Frustrated Learners

  • Tip 13: Learn Coping Techniques

  • Tip 14: Handle Problem Participants

Part 4: Prepare Yourself for Training

 

  • Tip 15: Examine Your Attitudes

  • Tip 16: Use a Lesson Plan

  • Tip 17: Practice Makes Professional

  • Tip 18: Improve Your Voice

  • Tip 19: Use Eye Contact

  • Tip 20: Become Body Aware

  • Tip 21: Project Credibility

  • Tip 22: Think Before You Speak—Vocabulary

  • Tip 23: Ask Questions

  • Tip 24: Respond to Questions

  • Tip 25: Prepare this Ten-Step Checklist

  • Tip 26: Present from Your Notes

  • Tip 27: Practice, Practice, Practice

  • Tip 28: Control Your Nervousness

  • Tip 29: Consider Your Personal Characteristics

  • Tip 30: Apply Characteristics of Effective Trainers

Part 5: Organize Your Presentation

 

  • Tip 31: Plan Your Introduction

  • Tip 32: Plan the Body of Your Presentation

  • Tip 33: Choose an Ordering System

  • Tip 34: Plan the Closing of Your Presentation

Part 6: Deliver Your Presentation

 

  • Tip 35: Put the Trainee at Ease

  • Tip 36: Observe Trainees’ Progress

  • Tip 37: Follow Up as Necessary

  • Tip 38: Use “Show and Tell”

  • Tip 39: Involve the Participants

  • Tip 40: Play Games

  • Tip 41: Use a Variety of Teaching Methods

Part 7: Arrange the Room

 

  • Tip 42: Make the Room Arrangement Learner Friendly

  • Tip 43: Use this Training Room Set-Up Form

Part 8: Select a Variety of Media

 

  • Tip 44: Use a Variety of Training Aids

  • Tip 45: Choose Appropriate Training Aids

  • Tip 46: Use Aids to Support Specific Objectives

  • Tip 47: Organize Your Audio-Visuals

  • Tip 48: Take Care of Personal Items

  • Tip 49: Arrive One Hour Early

  • Tip 50: Put on a Smile and Have Fun!

Developing a Personal Action Plan

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