Train the Trainer Certification Class Outline
Module One: Understanding Training and Facilitation
- What is Training?
- What is Facilitative Training?
- What is Facilitation?
Module Two: Learning
- The 7 Principles of Learning
- Principles of an Effective Training Methodology
- Learning Styles
- Accelerated Learning
- Key Principles in Adult Learning
- Learning Barriers
Module Three: Developing and Managing Your Training Program
- The Training Program
- Why Run a Training Program?
- When Should You Run a Training Program?
- Who Should Be in Charge of the Program?
- Training Should Reflect the Company’s Philosophy
- Developing the Training Program:
- Assessment: Identify Your Training Needs
- Design
- Development
- Implementation
- Evaluation and Results
Module Four: Training Needs Analysis
- Identifying Participants’ Needs
- Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Module Five: Plan Your Training
- Reviewing the Materials
- Identifying and Resolving Gaps
- Fair Use
Module Six: Creating a Lesson Plan
- Steps for Preparing a Lesson Plan
Module Seven: Choosing Activities
- Types of Activities
- Preparing for Emergencies
- What to Do When Activities Go Wrong
Module Eight: Preparing for the Class
- Creating a Materials List
- Gathering Participant Information
- Setting Up the Physical Location
- Break!
- Using Visual Aids
Module Nine: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
- Required Tools
- The Advantages of Pre-Writing
- Using Colors Appropriately
- Flip Chart Usage
Module Ten: Creating Compelling PowerPoint
- Presentations
- Required Tools
- Best Practices
- Creating Your Presentation
- Preparing for Your Presentation
- Delivering Your Presentation
Module Eleven: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
- Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
- Using Colors Appropriately
Module Twelve: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
- Required Tools
- Tips and Tricks
Module Thirteen: Getting Off on the Right Foot
- Make People Feel Comfortable at the Start of the Course
- Use Team Building Techniques as a Warm-Up
- Start a Course like a Movie
- Being Prepared
- Using Icebreakers and Energizers
- Handling the Silent Treatment
- Do Not Apologize for Being Boring
Module Fourteen: Manage Energy, Pace, and Attention
- An Uninterested Trainer is So Utterly Boring
- Positive Attitudes are Contagious
- How to Spot Unmotivated Students
- How to Motivate an Audience and Avoid Boring Them
- What is an Ideal Pace
Module Fifteen: Increase the Impact of Training Exercises
- Your Proficiency when Running an Exercise
- Managing Students during Exercises
- Managing Exercise Difficulty
- Handling Groups when Running Exercises
Module Sixteen: Increase the Impact of Training Using Storytelling
- Do Stories Matter?
- What Can Storytelling Do for Teaching?
- How to Make an Engaging Story
- How to Tell a Good Story
Module Seventeen: Keeping Students Motivated
- The Anatomy of a Course
- How Can You Add Structure to a Hands-on Course
- What to Start with: Lecture or Hands-on
Module Eighteen: How to Be a Master Presenter
- Express Yourself Concisely
- Use the Summary Sandwich Technique
- How to Avoid Making Poor Expressions
- Body Language Plays a Critical Role in Your Training Performance
Module Nineteen: Keeping it Interactive
- Encouraging Discussion
- Use Group Dynamics and Create Effective Learning Groups
- How Groups are Formed
- How to Handle Group Issues
- Effective Learning Groups
- Using Group Work
Module Twenty: Asking Questions Can Significantly Improve Your Training Courses
- How to Ask Questions
- Analysis
- How to Direct Questions
Module Twenty-One: The Incredible Power of Praise
- What Do You Gain By Praising
- Why Don’t We Praise
- How to Praise in a Training Course
- Guidelines on Praising while Delivering a Training Course
Module Twenty-Two: Maximize Learning by Treating Learners as Apprentices
- How Does Learning Process Work
Module Twenty-Three: Dealing With Difficult Participants
- The Ground Rules
- Challenges and Solutions
- Handling Interruptions
- How to Respond if Your Training or Ideas Are Challenged
- You Are Wrong, I Am Right!
- How to Handle Criticism
- What Not to Do When Challenged
- Why People Might Be Already Thinking Negatively About the Course
- How to Take a Preemptive Approach
Module Twenty-Four: Tackling Tough Topics
- Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
- Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
- Dealing With Sensitive Issues in the Workshop