Train the Trainer

Become an effective trainer by mastering adult learning principles, facilitation strategies, and impactful presentation skills.

Train the Trainer

Training is essential to the achievements of the organisation. It contributes to the ongoing development and growth of employees which can then increase employee engagement. The acquisition and development of new skills is important for everyone in the organisation.

But great training sessions don’t just happen – they need a lot of preparation. Likewise, great trainers don’t just happen either. Become a great adult educator isn’t always easy, and success isn’t just for the naturally gifted. By putting effort into our personal growth and skill development anyone can become a great trainer.

Outcomes

At the end of this course the participants should be able to:

• Explain the importance of adult learning principles
• Identify the impact of primary sensory receivers, and learning styles in adult learning situations and outcomes
• Use Bloom’s taxonomy to build observable learning outcomes
• Effectively utilise tools and techniques to enable congruence of design, delivery and evaluation of learner centered training
• Improve productivity via systematic planning, design, implementation and evaluation of training
• Engage effective presentation skills to deliver training courses
• Tailor facilitation strategies to a range of audience styles

What to expect

This course will equip you with the skills and techniques to become an effective and engaging trainer. You’ll explore the principles of adult learning, how to design impactful training sessions, and the best ways to deliver content that resonates with different audience styles. Through hands-on activities, you’ll develop confidence in your presentation skills, learn how to manage participant engagement, and create structured training programs using proven models like ADDIE and Kirkpatrick. By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools to deliver training sessions that are not only informative but also engaging and results-driven.

Who is this Train the Trainer course for?

This course is ideal for aspiring and experienced trainers, facilitators, and educators who want to enhance their skills in adult education. It is also suitable for managers, team leaders, and HR professionals tasked with delivering internal training sessions or developing employee capabilities.

How will this Train the Trainer course help me?

By completing this course, you will:

• Gain confidence and competence in delivering engaging training sessions
• Understand and apply principles of adult learning to create impactful educational experiences
• Improve your ability to connect with diverse audiences by tailoring your training approach
• Develop systematic planning and evaluation skills to ensure training success
• Refine your presentation and facilitation skills to inspire and motivate learners
• Build a strong foundation in instructional design and effective training methodologies

Learn more about Train the Trainer course

Effective Presentations

• 6 steps for effective presentations
• Understanding your audience
• Using support materials and visual aids
• Managing distracting habits

Preparing For Your Presentation

• Checklists for ensuring you have everything you need

Presenting With Confidence

• Managing participant behaviours
• Managing your own behaviour
• Presenting to different audience needs High level information seekers Detailed information seekers People who want to get right to it People who want to connect first
• Responding to questions effectively Relying on androgogy and pedagogy to know how much information to give

Creating Your Presentation

• Time to put your presentation together

The Importance Of Training

• What is the purpose of training?
• The benefits of training to the employee and the organisation
• The competencies of great trainers
• Pedagogical versus andragogical approaches to training

The Principles Of Adult Learning

• Look at the nine principles of adult learning?
• Sensory receivers and the VAK learning modalities
• Kolb’s learning cycle
• The use of blended learning in successful training

Designing Training Programs

• Conducting a needs analysis to identify skill gaps
• Using the ADDIE model and the Kirpatrick model of evaluation
• Creating effective session plans

The Trainer’s Toolbox

• Games, icebreakers, energisers etc.
• Ensuring your purpose and timing support your learning outcomes

Format

• This is 1-day program that can be delivered face-to-face or as a virtual program (MS Teams)

What’s Included

• Comprehensive Training Materials
• Interactive Sessions
• Expert Guidance
• Custom Presentation Development
• Trainer’s Toolbox
• Certificate of Completion