Train the Trainer

A comprehensive two-day train the trainer course which provides the skills, confidence and structure to design and deliver one-to-one training sessions in the workplace.

Course Overview

Day One

The role of the trainer and benefits of training

• Defining training and identifying role of the trainer

• Benefits of training for the organisation, the trainee & the trainer

• Pairs exercise, small group exercise and facilitated discussion

The Learning Cycle

• The ways we learn, the Learning cycle

• Aids and barriers to learning

• Facilitator presentation and group discussion, small group practical activity

Learning Styles Inventory completion

• Completion of the Learning Styles questionnaire

• Individual completion of questionnaire

Learning Styles

• Ways we approach tasks and attributes of the different learning styles

• Small group exercise with presentation and group discussion

An introduction to the ABC Model

• Reason for the model and structuring training sessions

• Explanation, presentation, and group discussion

Attention Phase & Practice Sessions 

• Importance of gaining a trainee’s attention at the outset

• Writing an introduction for your training session

• Whole group activity followed by group discussion, pairs practice activity and group feedback

Breakdown Phase – Part 1:Task Analysis 

• Components of an effective 1:1 training session

• Overview of the training steps and Task analysis

• Small group exercises, trainer demonstration, individual activity with feedback

Breakdown Phase – Part 2: Involving the Trainee 

• Finding ways to involve and engage trainees

• Staging and questioning

• Preparing training plan

• Brainstorming exercise, group discussion, individual activity

Day Two

Breakdown Phase – Part 2: Involving the Trainee

• Involving the trainee practice

• Practice sessions with group feedback

Check Phase

• Conducting verbal and practical checks

• Small group exercise and facilitated group discussion

Giving Feedback

• Importance of giving developmental & motivational feedback

• Using a feedback model and guidelines for giving feedback

• Group discussion, demonstration

Practice Sessions 

• Practice sessions with observer feedback

Applying the learning and next steps

• Review of learning, current skills and action planning

• Course feedback

The train the trainer course will be supported with:

• An optional participant pre-course questionnaire and/or pre-course reading

• A colour printed workbook with tips, techniques and space for personal notes

Course Aim

This in-depth two-day training programme will enable participants to write and deliver practical one-to-one training sessions for colleagues.

Target Audience

Run by a highly experienced consultant, our train the trainer training is designed for those who are responsible for on-the-job training, or induction of team members in key tasks. The course would suit an induction buddy, coach, internal trainer, or supervisor, looking to improve their training skills.