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Train-the-Trainer

1 Day, 9:00-4:00, 6 Hours

Course Overview

Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of their job, you always want to be prepared. Your participants will understand that training is a process where skills, knowledge, and attitudes are applied in a unique way.

Our Train-The-Trainer workshop will provide your participants with the skills to help them deliver engaging and compelling workshops. Skills such as facilitating, needs analyses, and managing tough topics will give your trainees what they require to become a trainer themselves.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

  • Icebreaker
  • Housekeeping Items
  • The Parking Lot
  • Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Understanding Training and Facilitation

  • What is Training?
  • What is Facilitation?
  • Identifying Appropriate Situations for Each

Module Three: Gathering Materials

  • Identifying Participants" Needs
  • Reviewing the Materials
  • Identifying and Resolving Gaps

Module Four: Creating a Lesson Plan

  • Planning for the Basics
  • Adding Slack Time
  • Creating a Plan B
  • A Take-Home Template

Module Five: Choosing Activities

  • Types of Activities
  • Creating a Tickle Trunk
  • What To Do When Games Go Wrong

Module Six: Preparing for the Workshop

  • Creating a Materials List
  • Gathering Participant Information
  • Setting up the Physical Location

 

Module Seven: Getting off on the Right Foot

  • Greeting Participants
  • Being Prepared
  • Using Icebreakers

Module Eight: Delivery Tips and Tricks

  • Using Visual Aids
  • Creating Supporting Materials
  • Gauging When It’s Time for a Break

Module Nine: Keeping it Interactive

  • Encouraging Discussion
  • Using Group Work
  • The Power of Post-It Notes

Module Ten: Dealing with Difficult Participants

  • The Ground Rules
  • Challenges and Solutions
  • Handling Interruptions

Module Eleven: Tackling Tough Topics

  • Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
  • Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
  • Dealing with Sensitive Issues in the Workshop

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise
  • Review of Parking Lot
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-6 students $1650
7-12 students $2800
13-18 students $3500
Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-6 students $1900
7-12 students $3050
13-18 students $3750

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

  • A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
  • An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

  • Live, virtual or in-person training
  • Instructors with 15+ years of experience
  • Detailed training guide
  • Certificate of completion
  • Money-back guarantee