Train the Trainer
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In Birmingham, London-City and Reading
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This intensive, hands-on one-day course teaches delegates essential training skills and promotes an understanding of how to teach delegates in the most effective way. Target Audience The course is suitable for anyone new to a training position, who has been asked to take on training responsibilities within their existing role, or even experienced trainers wishing to refresh skills.
No prior experience is necessary. Our Train the Trainer training is interactive and classroom-based which maximises learning through the ability to ask questions and discuss specific issues. Class sizes Maximum class size for courses is 10 delegates, which ensures that attendees get adequate time for personal attention from the instructor. At some of our centres, the maximum class size is 12 delegates.
What happens on the day Dress code is smart casual. Refreshments and a free buffet lunch will be provided, but please note that, as a training company who relies on caterers, we are unable to reliably provide for differing dietary requirements, so if you are in any doubt then please bring your own. The timetable is as follows: 9:15: - Arrival time9:30: - Training starts11:00: - Mid-morning break1:00: - Lunch break (one hour)3:15: - Mid-afternoon break4:30: - Wrap up Note: break times can vary according to the needs of the training, and course duration for smaller class sizes can be shorter because fewer delegates have fewer questions ! What you get You get a free workbook, so you can review and revise afterwards to reinforce your knowledge. With all Train the Trainer courses, you are also given 14-day access to free eLearning revision which will further help you to reinforce the lessons you have learned. Every delegate on a Train the Trainer Fast Track course also gets a Training Attendance Certificate. Learning Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: describe the full training lifecycledesign and deliver effective learning...
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About this course
You will benefit from this course if you are new to training or if you already have a responsibility for training and want to improve your existing training skills and techniques.
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- Trainer
Course programme
This course is a one-day training course structured into 11 modules.
Module 1Introduction and Course Overview
Module 2Case Study: Terry's Terrible Day
Learning outcomes
Be able to analyse and explore the reasons why a training session can go wrong using a case study example.
Module 3Communication Skills for Training
Learning outcomes
Learn how to develop and demonstrate clear, effective communications skills.
Topics covered- Good Communicators
- Your Role as an Effective Communicator
Questioning Skills for Trainers
Learning outcomes
Understand and develop clear questioning skills using specific elements of communication.
Topics covered- Open Questions vs Closed Questions
- Probing: Digging Deeper
- Questioning as a Training Technique
Listening Skills for Trainers
Learning outcomes
Understand and use active listening skills, and be able to spot when you are not doing this.
Topics covered- Your Listening Skills
- Active Listening Skills in Training Sessions
Presentation Skills in Training
Learning outcomes
Be able to plan presentations, demonstrate confidence in delivering them, and recognise and overcome nervousness.
Topics covered- Presentation Tips
- Telling vs Showing
- Overcoming Nerves
Developing Participation in Training
Learning outcomes
Be able to identify methods to encourage participation in training and recognise and remove indicators of poor participation.
Topics covered- Removing Barriers to Participation
- Enhancing Participation
Managing Questions and Answers
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Recognise how to manage Q&A in a session, how to respond to questions and deal with unnecessary interruptions.
Topics covered- Objectives of the Question and Answer Period
- Guidelines for Handling Questions
Games: Adding Fun and Humour
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Know when games and humour are appropriate, rationalise when games add value and deal with any difficulties.
Topics covered- Humour: Be CREATIF!
- The Use of Games
- Types of Games
- Getting Buy-In
- Troubleshooting: When Games Go Wrong
- Quick and Easy Games
Dealing with Difficult Trainees
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Know how to identify challenging delegates / trainees, and how to deal with them professionally and diplomatically.
Topics covered- Characteristics of Difficult Delegates
A Personal Action Plan
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