Title

Train the Trainer

Duration

2 days

Aim

To enable staff to prepare for and present 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 training course 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.
Participants will be made aware of guidelines for preparing training notes and of the need for evaluation.

Evaluation

Participants will be required to give a number of short presentations and 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

• Introduction and establishing confidentiality
• Qualities of a course leader
• Interactive session on how people learn
• Considerations when preparing a session and what to do on the day'
• Guidelines for handouts and training notes
• Evaluation (built-in and use of evaluation forms)
• Visual aids
• Structuring training sessions, dealing with practicals and demonstrations
• Handling questions and dealing with people
• Summary, review and finalising personal action plans

Training Methods

Explanations and demonstrations by the trainer and individual, group work and individual practice by participants.

Notes