Many people subscribe to the school of thought that great leaders are born, not made.

We think just the opposite is true for trainers.

Our Training for Trainers seminar is ideal for new training professionals. The seminar is offered in four 8-hour sessions, culminating on the last day in participant-led training simulations. Every participant will receive a comprehensive training manual complete with instructional materials, handouts, visual aids, and other tools.
Length: 4 days/Fee: $1,999 per person
(Group discounts available for 15 or more participants)

On the first day of the seminar, participants will be randomly assigned to groups of four or five members. Throughout the course of each training period, groups will be given time to complete various assignments in preparation for the Day 4 training activity. Because this seminar relies heavily on group work, it is recommended for a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 20 people.

An outline of the seminar topics appears below.

DAY ONE: Design

• Uncovering Your Training Personality
  Every trainer has his or her unique training personality. In this module, you will complete a self-assessment to uncover your training personality and discover how best to capitalize on the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of your training style to consistently deliver quality training.
  
• How Do Adults Learn?
  Learn the fundamentals of adult learning theory, including the characteristics of adult learners. Explore how best to design your curriculum and tailor your training methods to meet the specific needs of adult learners. Participants will also learn the five critical keys to fostering a comfortable and productive learning environment.
  
• Accommodating Different Learning Styles
  Take a quick assessment to discover your primary learning style. Understand the characteristics of the three different learning styles. Learn how to accommodate each of those styles effectively in your training session through instruction and incorporating activities for the audio, visual, and kinesthetic learner.
  
• Conducting a Needs Assessment
  Learn concrete steps to create a reliable survey instrument to assess the training needs of your company or organization. Understand how to help your internal and external clients evaluate and prioritize their particular training needs.
  
• Defining Session Objectives
  Learn an easy method to write clear overall goals for your training sessions and measurable learning objectives for your individual module exercises.
  
• Group Work
  Selection of training topic and development of goals and objectives for Day Four simulation.

DAY TWO: Development

• The 80/20 Rule of Developing Activities
  Learn this important rule in developing effective activities for your training sessions. Uncover how to develop meaningful activities using a five-step process. Participants will also understand the 10 characteristics of highly effective activities.
  
• Effective Use of Visual Aids
  Learn how to create effective and powerfully compelling visual aids. Sidestep the pitfalls of PowerPoint presentations and discover creative ways to integrate various forms of visual media into your training session.
  
• Putting Together a Session Agenda
  In this module, we will review excellent and poor examples of training session agendas. Learn which information should be included on your agenda and which information is best left off your agenda. Learn how to format your agenda effectively.
  
• Using Pre-Session Questionnaires
  Learn the value of and how to construct pre-session questionnaires to gauge participant expectations and determine their specific needs.
  
• Creating Workbooks, Handouts, and Written Materials
  In this module, participants will learn the precise elements to include in your training session workbooks, handouts, and written materials to inform, entertain, and inspire your session attendees.
  
• Group Work
  Development of activity, visual aids, and supplemental materials for Day Four simulation.

DAY THREE: Delivery

• Preparation Checklist
  Learn the 25 tasks to include on your checklist to ensure you are prepared for a outrageously successful training session.
  
• Starting on the Right Foot
  Learn the 10 ways to capture your session attendees' attention within the first 10 seconds and 10 unforgettable icebreakers to consider using in your upcoming training sessions.
  
• Time Management During Your Session
  Learn 10 tips to make sure you are managing your session time effectively and productively and 10 ways to get your training session back on track if you veer off course.
  
• Asking and Answering Questions Effectively
  Learn the 10 keys to asking and answering questions effectively during your training session.
  
• Encouraging Attendee Participation
  Learn 10 unique methods to encourage everyone to participate in your session.
  
• Leading Exercises and Activities
  Learn the 10 keys to keep in mind when facilitating exercises and activities.
  
• Maintaining Interest (Yours and Theirs)
  Learn 10 approaches to build, maintain, and (if necessary) restore participant interest in your session. Learn 3 keys to maintaining your mojo throughout the session.
  
• Handling Difficult People and Situations
  Learn the 10 most difficult people you may encounter during your session and how to diffuse them. Learn how to handle 10 common challenging training situations.
  
• Session Evaluations
  Learn the 10 questions to include on your session evaluations to accurately measure the effectiveness of your training session.
  
• Tips to Keep It All Together
  Learn 10 quick final tips to keep it all together!
  
• Group Work
  Develop icebreaker and session questions. Finalize presentation for Day 4 simulation.

DAY FOUR: Training Simulation
Group Presentations and Critiques