TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE

MODULE 1: Introduction and Course Overview

MODULE 2: The Need for Training

Learning outcomes:

Recognise when there is a need for training and define training needs.

Topics covered:

• Organisational Objectives
• When is Training Necessary?
• Defining Training Needs
• ICE: Analysis in Three Steps

MODULE 3: Basic Rules of Programme Design

Learning outcomes:

Be able to design a programme that is balanced, involved and allows for progression to further learning.

Topics covered:

• Moderation
• Balance
• Involvement
• Continue Your Learning
• The Need for Collaboration

MODULE 4: SMART Objectives

Learning outcomes:Understand the importance of SMART objectives and know how to use them when designing a training programme.

Topics covered:

• Defining SMART
• The Three Ps
• Exercise: Improving Goals

MODULE 5: Learning Objectives

Learning outcomes:

Know how to define and write clear objectives, using correct language in relation to the training need.

Topics covered:

• Determining Objectives
• Considerations When Writing Objectives
• Types of Objectives: KSAs
• Setting the Scope
• Exercise: Verbs for Writing Clear, Concise Training Objectives
• Developing Objectives

MODULE 6: Designing a Training Session

Learning outcomes:

Select appropriate training methods, determine what constraints may impact your design and be able to use a training sequence.

Topics covered:

• Training Methods
• Constraints on Methods Used
• Designing a Learning Sequence

MODULE 7: Researching and Developing Content

Learning outcomes:

Be able to determine what content to include and research this from appropriate and relevant areas.

Topics covered:

• Researching Content
• Exercise: Availability of Information in Your Area of Training

MODULE 8: Tips for Good Training Design

Learning outcomes:

Know how to determine the flow of your session, protect your comfort level and maintain the focus and involvement of your participants.

Topics covered:

• Elements of Good Training Design

MODULE 9: Evaluation Strategies

Learning outcomes:

Be able to identify and analyse the various types of feedback and evaluation methods and choose which is best for your purpose.

Topics covered:

• The Basics of Evaluation
• Evaluation Methods

MODULE 10: Kirkpatricks Four Levels of Evaluation

Learning outcomes:

Understand and be able to use the theory behind Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation.

Topics covered:

• Level One: Reaction
• Level Two: Knowledge (Learning)
• Level Three: Transfer of Learning (Behaviour)
• Level Four: Impact (Results)

MODULE 11: On-The-Job Support

Learning outcomes:

Recognise what on-the-job support delegates may need to help them benefit from training and develop further skills.

Topics covered:

• On-The-Job Support

MODULE 12: Your Personal Action Plan