Title

Train the IT Trainer

Duration

2 days

Aim

To enable staff to prepare for and present IT training sessions.

Objectives

In order to satisfy the course aims the participants should be able to describe the qualities of a course leader and explain ways in which people learn. They will prepare and structure a short IT training session and make effective use of visual aids. They should also be able to draw from a range of techniques for dealing with people in a training environment.

Evaluation

Participants will be required to give a five minute introductory presentation about themselves on day 1. On day 2 participants will run a 20 minute training session involving the other members of the group. Course participants, working as part of a group, will be required to demonstrate what they have learned by answering questions from the trainer.

Course Content - Day 1

• Introduction and establishing confidentiality
• Action plans Introductory presentations from participants
• Qualities of a course leader
• How people learn
• Considerations when preparing a session and what to do 'on the day'
• Planning a training session
• Guidelines for handouts and training notes
• Evaluation (built in and use of evaluation forms)
• Learning objectives
• Visual aids
• Structuring training sessions, dealing with
• practicals and demonstrations

Course Content - Day 2

Handling questions and dealing with people
Training sessions run by participants
Feedback
Summary, review and finalising personal action plans

Training Methods

Explanations and demonstrations by the trainer and individual, group work and individual practice by participants. Please note - the course is highly participative.

Presentation

Individual presentations should run for 5 minutes and make use of at least one type of visual aid. Participants can talk about any aspect of their lives that they wish to share with the group

Training Session

Each training session should be run as a real session with the rest of the participants taking the place of the learners. Each session should have clear learning objectives and methods of evaluation. Participants are encouraged to produce accompanying training notes and/or exercises for the group to work through during the 20-minute session. Guidance in these areas will be given on day 1.