Advanced Skills for the Practical Trainer

Overview:
Behind every spectacular training session is a lot of preparation and meticulous attention to detail. The truly skilled trainer can make a program exciting. The learners will have fun while they are learning if the facilitator is able to involve their emotions as well as their minds. You will see the involvement, and you will feel the energy. To reach this stage as an adult educator isn’t always easy, but success isn’t just for the naturally gifted. It is possible for all of us who put effort into our personal growth and development. We want the enormous satisfaction that comes from working with others to help them reach their potential as human beings. This three-day workshop will help you reach that goal.

What Will Students Learn?:

Demonstrate your understanding of learning styles and how to accommodate all four learning styles in the classroom
Apply the key principles of effective communication in a workshop setting
Use a variety of training techniques to stimulate participation
Develop a plan and prepare for an effective training session
Explain the different levels of evaluation and when to use each
Identify advanced interventions for difficult situations
Put your skills to work for a team presentation

What Topics are Covered?:

Preparing to learn and understanding learning
Competencies for adult educators
Accommodating learning preferences
Increasing your expertise and using existing materials
Planning a workshop, including preparing visual aids
Effective communication (incl. questioning)
Kirkpatrick’s levels of evaluation
On-the-job support
Managing stress and dealing with difficult situations
Training in different forums (i.e. virtual learning)
Mock training presentations

What’s Included?:

Instruction by an expert facilitator
Small, interactive classes