Training of Trainers (3 days)

Introduction
Does your job require you to provide training at your workplace or to other organizations and firms? Would you like to gain more knowledge, sharpen your skills as a trainer and get practical experience in the field of Training and Development? This comprehensive three-day workshop provides training tools to successfully deliver training courses.

Objectives
By attending the three-day comprehensive training workshop, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the process and key concepts in adult learning;

• Learn techniques of assessing training needs for formulating appropriate learning objectives;

• Describe training methods and techniques suitable for trainings

• Use handouts, props, and technology

• Comprehend skills required for a trainer

• Evaluate the training event

• Experience the process of designing, conducting and reflecting on a training session

• Assess post-training on-the-job application of acquired skills

Contents
Principles of adult learning

• Discover how adults learn

• Understand learners' preferred learning styles

• Create an environment that motivates and enables adults to learn

• Apply the learning cycle to all aspects of training design and delivery

• Effective communication

Designing training courses

• Conduct a needs analysis

• Write outcome-oriented training objectives

• Develop lesson plans

Training strategies and techniques

• Select the appropriate training medium and materials

• Use opening and closing activities

• Accommodate each participant’s preferred learning style

• Maximize retention of training content

Presentation and communication skills

• Employ effective speaking skills

• Learn to project confidence and enthusiasm

• Overcome the common communication problems of instructors

• Develop your own natural communication style through practice

• Manage time effectively during instruction

Evaluating learning

• Understand different levels of evaluation

• Use feedback to improve future training

Learning Outcome
The participants will walk away with complete understanding of training cycle and formats for developing, delivering training programs and feedback.

Methodology
It will be a highly interactive and participatory workshop comprising lectures, group work, case studies, role-plays and hands on computer work on creating training materials and presentations.

Who should attend?
The workshop is designed for trainers, training organizers, educators and professionals who need to train their colleagues. However, no previous experience as a trainer is required.

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