Advanced Trainer Skills

Course objectives:

On completion of this programme you will be able to:

• Review the Learning Model
• Identify training approaches that capitalise participants' more natural strengths, preferences and values
• Build on existing skills and techniques
• Develop the ability to use feedback and assessment during and after the training session
• Source and develop training workbooks and materials
• Explore the evaluation process

Course content:

• Review the training process
• Review of the Learning Model
• Learning styles and how people learn
• Empathy with learners

Group dynamics

• Handling mixed group abilities
• Adjusting style to meet the learners' pace
• Handling difficult training situations
• Setting and meeting learning objectives
• Identifying SMART organisational objectives
• Identifying SMART individual objectives
• Linking learning points

Constructive feedback

• Giving participants motivational feedback
• Effective use of group feedback
• Programme design and development
• Programme design using SMART objectives
• Using the most appropriate material and workbooks
• Review material sources

Training evaluations

• Analysing learner evaluations
• Reviewing performance after the training

Review of Programme

Other Recommended Programmes

• Introduction to Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Training
• The Manager as a Coach
• Mentoring in the Workplace
• Coping with Aggression and Dealing with Conflict