Overview
This course is aimed mainly at managers and those responsible for delivering training. Also those who are not specialists in the area of learning, development and training, and who may need help in understanding the various terms and techniques for best practice design, delivery and evaluation of training programmes.
Training the Trainer provides a thorough grounding in the principles of professional training. It defines ‘learning’ and ‘training’; provides an understanding of the theories to help determine the competencies and skills of learners and shows how to carry out a training or learning needs analysis. The effective design and delivery of training incorporates a variety of practical methods such as ice-breakers, role-plays, group work etc to enhance the learning experience. The course will also address how to carry out an effective evaluation of training using the Kirkpatrick model.
Learning Outcomes
- Learning to differentiate between training, learning and development
- Designing more effective training programmes that accommodate a variety of learner types
- Utilising a range of tools to ensure solid planning
- Carrying out a training/learning needs analysis
- Identifying the barriers to successful learning, and being able to overcome these
- Learning key techniques to make training more interactive and fun for participants
- Examining the advantages and disadvantages of a wide range of training activities, including lectures & presentations, group activities, individual activities, partner activities, role plays, case studies, business cases, simulations, games & puzzles, indoor or outdoor activities, personal action plans; and using each method effectively
- Enhancing presentation skills to bring our materials to life in the training room / classroom
- Undertaking an effective evaluation of a training programme using the Kirkpatrick model
- Providing an opportunity to devise and deliver a training session, thus experiencing the process and putting the skills acquired into action