Advanced Skills for the Practical Trainer

With the help of this course, Students will gain understanding of program design challenges, changing points of view, and tips on customization. They will also look at competencies for trainers, how to make adjustments for different learning styles, and challenging training situations. Forms and tools are included to help implement four levels of evaluation. Students will also prepare and present their own training demonstrations.

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

Session Two: Preparing to Learn

• Pre-Assignment Review
• Individual Reflection

Session Three: Understanding Learning

• The Trainer’s Role
• Personal Skill Identification

Session Four: Competencies for Adult Educators

• Questionnaire
• Making Connections

Session Five: Accommodating Learning Preferences

• The Learning Process
• Preparing a Plan
• Learning Styles

Session Six: Increasing Your Expertise

• Learning and Motivation
• Design Considerations
• Changing Points of View

Session Seven: Using Existing Materials

• Customizing Courseware
• Copyright Considerations
• Over-Plan and Over-Prepare

Session Eight: Managing the Stress of Training

• Easy De-Stressing Techniques
• Building Resilience
• De-Stressing in Class

Session Nine: Planning a Workshop

• Preparing the Essentials
• Planning for Success
• Anticipating Challenges

Session Ten: Preparing Visual Aids

Session Eleven: Your Role as an Effective Communicator

• Leading a Discussion
• Making Connections

Session Twelve: Questioning as a Training Technique

Session Thirteen: Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation

• Level One: Reaction
• Level Two: Knowledge Evaluation
• Level Three: Transfer of Learning
• Level Four: Impact Evaluation
• Skill Application

Session Fourteen: On-the-Job Support

Session Fifteen: Dealing with Difficult Situations

Session Sixteen: Training in Different Forums

• In Person or Not?
• Limitations and Considerations

Session Seventeen: Team Teaching

• What is Team Teaching?
• Co-Facilitation Inventory

Session Eighteen: Training Preparation

Session Nineteen: Training Presentations

• Recommended Reading List
• Post-Course Assessment
• Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
• Personal Action Plan