Whether you are preparing to be a professional training consultant, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of your job, you'll want to be prepared for the training that you do. You will begin this journey by thinking like a trainer, and develop an understanding that training is a process where skills, knowledge, and attitudes are applied.
This program will give you the tools to help you create and deliver engaging, compelling Instructional (ILT) or Virtual led (Vilt) training or workshops that will encourage trainees to come back for more. You will learn skillsets, such as,
Facilitating, needs analyses, understanding participant’s needs
Which technology platforms to utilize for instructional and virtual led training
The best authoring tools to use for content development
How to leverage your experience and expertise to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
How to manage tough topics that will give your trainees what they need, while meeting training objectives
Learn the most important steps for successful system implementation
Determine the ROI for learning.
Learn how to measure the learning effectiveness of your workshop or training program using popular training evaluation models
Deliver training that engages people, motivates them to embrace change and encourages improvement is the key.
Section One: Getting Started
Pre-Assignment Review
Action Plans and Evaluations
Section Two: Understanding Training and Facilitation.
What is Training?
What is Facilitation?
Identifying Appropriate Situations.
Section Three: Gathering Materials
Identifying Participants’ Needs
Reviewing the Materials
Identifying and Resolving Gaps
Section Four: Creating a Lesson Plan
Planning for the Basics
Adding Slack Time
Creating a Plan B
Section Five: Choosing Activities
Types of Activities
Preparing for Emergencies
What to Do When Activities Go Wrong
Section Six: Preparing for the Workshop
Creating a Materials List
Gathering Participant Information
Setting Up the Physical Location
Section Seven: Getting Off on the Right Foot
Greeting Participants
Being Prepared
Using Icebreakers and Energizers
Section Eight: Delivery Tips and Tricks
Using Visual Aids
Creating Supporting Materials
Break!
Section Nine: Keeping it Interactive
Encouraging Discussion
Using Group Work
The Power of Sticky Notes
Section Ten: Dealing With Difficult Participants
The Ground Rules
Challenges and Solutions
Handling Interruptions
Section Eleven: Tackling Tough Topics
Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
Dealing With Sensitive Issues in the session