Train the Trainer programme structure

The course element of the Transform Your Training programme is 3 days.

( A 1 day workshop is also available, which is great as a short, sharp injection of new ideas or to give experienced trainers a different way of looking at learning and course design! )

The 3 day course can be broken up into shorter elements if that is more convenient, e.g. a series of 1 day courses or a 2 day course with one day a couple of weeks later where people can deliver practice sessions, having had time to reflect on what they learned earlier.

Course Material

Certain themes are central to all Transform Your Training courses:

1. How to get and keep participants in a receptive state for learning ( without this, nothing else will work anyway )
2. How to design training to cater for different learning styles
3. How effective training is about much more than just transmitting information

The course will cover the following subjects:

How adults learn

It's vital to understand what all adult learners bring with them to the training room. You will learn:

• how to overcome people's barriers to learning
• 10 ways to turn reluctant 'prisoners' into willing learners
• what 'rapport' is, and how to get it
• what makes people remember (and why they forget) and how to use this to make learning stick
• the learning cycle - what it is, why you should care, and how to build it into your training
• learning styles - how to make sure your training works for everyone

How to design your training

In order to cater for different learning styles, you need to choose exactly the right content for your group. You will learn:

• what you must know before you even start, and what to cover right at the beginning
• how to choose exactly the right content for your training ( and avoid the number one problem with most training )
• why thinking about your learners and their 'state' is actually more important than thinking about content
• how to engage people from the beginning and then keep them with you until the end
• how to make sure your key points stand out
• how to close with impact (most trainers waste this opportunity)

How to get people involved

Being a great presenter isn't enough, you need to become a 'facilitator' in order to keep people active. You will learn:

• how to ask the right questions to keep people involved and to support learning
• why many trainers don't ask the right questions
• how you can always get answers from an unresponsive group
• the sneaky techniques most trainers use to make sure they don't get any questions (do YOU do this?)
• how to get questions from the group, and how to answer them (even if you don't know the answer)
• the advantages (and hidden dangers) of small group activities
• how to set up group exercises - the techniques to use, the common pitfalls to avoid
• how to use ice-breakers, case-studies, role-plays (even though people hate them!), energisers and brainstorming activities

How to deal with difficult behaviour

 Why do some participants seem to cause you so much trouble? You'll learn:

• why seeing people as "difficult" is your first problem
• why some people cause you so much trouble, even when they don't mean to
• the subtle ways to deal with difficult behaviour ( without anyone realising you're doing it )
• how to keep the group on your side
• how to recognise when you're using a high - risk strategy
• the "tipping point" you MUST AVOID or it will destroy your training
• the 6 approaches you can use in ALL situations

How to maximise your impact

There are many techinques you can use to maximise your impact. You'll learn:

• the 3 factors that give you impact ( and you'd better know how to use them )
• why the one you spend most time on is actually the least important
• how to project confidence, however you're feeling inside ( and the tell - tale signs which can give you away )
• how to keep people's attention
• how to settle your nerves ( without drink or drugs )

How to use visual aids

Visual aids such as drawings, slideshows and videos can be used to great effect, but you need to know when and how to use them. You'll learn:

• when to use visual aids to support learning
• choices, choices - how to decide which medium to use
• the right way to use PowerPoint ( if you really must - oops, sorry )
• what you should NEVER do with PowerPoint ( but most trainers do )
• the right way to use flipcharts ( I may even show you how to draw cartoons if you ask nicely )
• the right way to use videos and DVDs
• how to use handouts and workbooks

How to debrief activities and give feedback

It's important to give feedback in a constructive way. You'll learn:

• how to give feedback without tears and tantrums
• what "debriefing" means, how to do it without boring people - and why it's vital
• simple models you can use to help you

How to deliver technical training ( optional )

This is particularly useful if you train people in how to use systems or processes. You'll learn:

• how to give instructions and explanations so that people can understand easily
• how to help people learn technical information or processes
• how to be successful when you're training individuals
• how to make sure people understand and remember ( and the worst way to check understanding )

Practice

You will have "training karaoke" time - your chance to deliver a 15 minute practice session and receive direct individual feedback from the group and yours truly.

Course numbers and cost

The course works best with small group numbers, which allows for plenty of interaction and discussion and also alows time for the practice sessions. For this reason, a maximum group size of 8 is ideal.

Larger numbers can be considered for the 1 day workshop, where there are no practice sessions.

The course is available to be run in - house at your own premises or at any other venue to be organised and provided by your organisation.

Cost

3 day programme - £2,950 ( to include all pre - course discussions and materials and post - course materials and follow up as well as the 3 day course itself ). Plus travel and accommodation as necessary.

1 day workshop - £1,100 plus travel and accommodation.

I have been training for over ten years. This course was excellent and also gave me space for reflection. The practical element was "safe" and the feedback received from Alan and my peers will be invaluable. Thank you.

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Jacynth Gillespie - J2 Consultancy

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