Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of their job, you’ll want to be prepared for the training that you do. This course will give all types of training tools to help create and deliver engaging, compelling workshops that will encourage trainees to come back for more.
Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning that the learning occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define training, facilitating, and presenting
- Understand how to identify participants’ training needs
- Create a lesson plan that incorporates the range of learning preferences
- Create an active, engaging learning environment
- Develop visual aids and supporting materials
- Manage difficult participants and tough topics
Understanding Training and Facilitation
- What is Training?
- What is Facilitation?
- Identifying Appropriate Situations
- Case Study
- Assessment
Gathering Materials
- Identifying Participants’ Needs
- Reviewing the Materials
- Identifying and Resolving Gaps
- Case Study
- Assessment
Creating a Lesson Plan
- Planning for the Basics
- Adding Slack Time
- Creating a Plan B
- Case Study
- Assessment
Choosing Activities
- Types of Activities
- Preparing for Emergencies
- What to Do When Activities Go Wrong
- Case Study
- Assessment
Preparing for the Workshop
- Creating a Materials List
- Gathering Participant Information
- Setting Up the Physical Location
- Case Study
- Assessment
Getting Off on the Right Foot
- Greeting Participants
- Being Prepared
- Using Icebreakers and Energizers
- Case Study
- Assessment
Delivery Tips and Tricks
- Using Visual Aids
- Creating Supporting Materials
- Break!
- Case Study
- Assessment
Keeping it Interactive
- Encouraging Discussion
- Using Group Work
- The Power of Sticky Notes
- Case Study
- Assessment
Dealing With Difficult Participants
- The Ground Rules
- Challenges and Solutions
- Handling Interruptions
- Case Study
- Assessment
