Train the Trainer (TLS-T3)

Organizations are full of subject matters experts who are required from time to time to pass this knowledge on internally. The main goal of this Train the Trainer course is to bridge the gap between knowing a subject and being able to teach it professionally and engagingly. This program has been designed to ultimately equip subject matter experts, managers, or potential internal instructors with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to inspire and motivate others to learn. This effectively fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within an organization. This program will unlock your potential as a trainer and provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills to facilitate with confidence, impact and credibility.

Day 1

1. Objectives
   • Appreciate how adults learn
   • Recognize different methodologies to engage the learner
   • Understand the training cycle and Kolb’s learning cycle
   • Consider different learning styles and incorporate them into session design
   • Define aim and learning objectives and understand their importance when structuring a training intervention
   • Enhance learning through effective facilitation techniques to actively engage your audience
   • Manage common problem behavior
   • Apply best practices for online training engagement and participation
   • Measure training effectiveness and enhance participation
   • Plan and prepare a short training session for impact and retention
2. Pre-course Work
   • Honey and Mumford Learning Styles Questionnaire
3. Topics
   • The learner-centered approach
   • Implications for learners in training
   • Internal and external blocks to learning
   • Average retention rates
   • Implications for trainers
   • Methodologies to encourage dialogue and interaction
   • The training cycle
   • Kolb’s learning cycle
   • Learning styles and associated learning preferences
   • Techniques to hook the audience
   • One-minute presentations activity
   • Defining aims and objectives
   • Designing content and structure
   • Choosing content using the WIIFM (What’s in it for me) principle
   • Conditions for effective learning
   • Building rapport and trust to encourage connection and engagement
   • Techniques to turn passive listeners into active participants
   • Managing common problem behavior
   • Evaluating training effectiveness
   • Kirkpatrick’s four-level evaluation model
   • Best practices for virtual training, meetings, and presentations

Day 2: Morning Session – Plan and Prepare

1. Objectives
   • Complete a sample session plan using real-world content
   • Define the aim and learning objectives for a training session
   • Structure content for clarity, engagement, and retention
   • Select appropriate methodologies and activities
   • Use body language to improve confidence and presence
   • Identify key characteristics of effective presentations
2. Topics
   • Session planning: aim, objectives, content, methodology, and resources
   • Using real-world content to design effective training
   • Identifying self-limiting beliefs related to presenting
   • Managing nerves and emotional responses for positive impact
   • Using body language to project confidence and credibility
   • Techniques for presenting with power and influence
   • Trainer’s session planning checklist

Day 2: Afternoon Session – Practice, Facilitate, and Review

1. Objectives
   • Deliver a short, interactive training session to peers
   • Apply facilitation techniques introduced during the course
   • Create a learning environment that encourages participation
   • Provide and receive constructive feedback
   • Learn by observing peer delivery styles and techniques
2. Topics
   • Delivering training with confidence, impact, and credibility
   • Using voice, tone, and body language effectively
   • Encouraging audience participation during live delivery
   • Peer reviews and structured feedback
   • Best practices for giving and receiving feedback
   • Instructor observations, review, and coaching feedback

Each student receives a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all class examples.