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3 or 5 -Day Certificate Train the Trainer Program  Workshop Description
The purpose of this workshop is to introduce and practice proven training techniques;  to maximize the learning impact of exploring the required competencies and skills needed to be an Effective Top Trainer.
On your feet competence is the main focus of this workshop. At the workshop participants will explore the three roles of a trainer, consider the characteristics of adult learners, develop strategies for dealing with a variety of commonly encountered training, situations, and learn the tools and techniques necessary to become a “Top Trainer.” Training departments are beginning to realize that people do NOT learn effectively by passively consuming information. It is a waste of training dollars and yields low return on investment. Participants typically retain 5%-30% of information in average training programs. We show you how to increase retention up to 90% or more. Our program gives you access to tools, strategies, and techniques orchestrated in a fashion that elevates learning to a new level of experience and efficacy. The first part of the course consists of 24 hours of stand up training. The final segment is comprised of participant presentations and balanced feedback from the participants and facilitator. This course could be customized to teach more in-depth presentation skills for participants who need additional experience with instructional design, power point presentations, and multi media tools. The workshop could be extended with extra 16 hours. The extra part is focusing on Web based/ IT based training in general and give access to a toolbox where trainers learn to use the different technologies. The objective would be to actually design a real time workshop to be delivered to the individual’s team. In short the participants will learn how to:• Build "instant" rapport with participants and get buy-in from the beginning. • Deliver content logically and simply in a brain-friendly fashion. • Orchestrate the optimum environment for your training. • Engage the audience in multi-faceted, ingenious ways to facilitate learning. • Use and combine compelling audio & visual aids to utilize more senses. • Choose creative and stimulating delivery formats for "dry," technical material. • Facilitate partner and group activities applicable to learning goals. • Transfer information from short-term to long-term memory. • Plan and design a seamless, multi-sensory training that will have lasting impact. • Apply Accelerated Learning strategies for results-boosting, super-charged training. TRAINING TOPICS: Day one: “Theory of learning” Part A) Understanding How Adults Really Learn • Introduction to Accelerated Learning (AL) methodology • The traditional approach to learning versus the AL approach • How traditional training tends to suffocate real learning Part B) Different Learning Styles and How To Accommodate Them • The different needs of visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners • VAKI principle—training strategies for each type • How to reach all learning modalities when conducting training Part C) Engagement Strategies For Enhanced Learning • Keeping your participants alert, engaged, open and relaxed • Using rapport-building techniques with success • Using activities and games to reinforce the learning • Implementing a variety of learning exercises Day Two: “Make an impact – presentations Skills” Day One Part A) Combining Media To Make An Impact • Avoiding “death by power point”. Use simple methods to create compelling visuals—what to include and what to leave out • Do’s and don’ts of PowerPoint • Using brain-compatible flip-chart techniques • Using music to enhance learning • Engaging the image-brain for rapid memorization Part B) Presenting Information For Optimum Comprehension and Recall • Why “data dumping” is severely counter-productive • Various techniques to reinforce memorization and “lock in” new content • How peripherals can significantly increase learning • HOT Tips for your trainer toolbox Part C) 4 Key Presentation Strategies • 3 step power formula for providing a global understanding of the material presented • How to “chunk” information for easy assimilation • “Signal phrases” and how to use them • How to revisit content in multiple ways and why it’s so important • What to do when there’s not enough time to deliver all the material Part D) Handling “difficult” participants with ease • Techniques for effectively dealing with the most common types • Prevention strategies to avoid the encounter in the first place Part E) Listening Skills • 2 common myths • 3 levels of listening • How to encourage “active listening” • 10 tips to becoming a better listener Part F) How To Field Questions • Avoid 3 common mistakes when responding to questions • When should you re-direct questions? • 5 tips on fielding questions • How to ensure equal “air-time” for everyone in the room Part G) Brain-Compatible Training Techniques • Brain facts • Why you need to present information to both sides of the brain • Brain energizers Day 3: “Make an impact – presentations Skills” Day Two Part A) Voice & Body Language • Assessing your voice • Strengthening your voice • Using your voice for maximum impact: 1. The power of the pause 2. How to achieve an even “pace” 3. How to use tone and inflection to convey your message 4. Why varying your volume can make a difference 5. How to avoid “verbal sabotage” • Creating “stage presence:” 1. Ensuring that your body language is congruent with your message 2. Avoiding annoying gestures that detract from your message 3. Learning to move with purpose 4. Injecting energy and grace into your movements 5. Including your audience Part B) The Do's and Don'ts of Presenting • How you look • How you sound • What you say • Practical tips Part C) Opening a Training Session • How to build “instant” rapport with participants, melt resistance, and get buy-in from the beginning • Overcoming learning barriers • Creative ways to open a training session • Setting ground rules and why they are important in participative training Part D) Closing a Training Session • Common mistakes to avoid • Allowing reflection on the content to create a sense of “ownership” • Wrap-up techniques to cement the commitment to continued learning and application Part E) Managing the Classroom/Training room • The number 1 factor affecting learning that most trainers don’t even know about, and how to use it to boost comprehension and retention • Directing the group’s focus • Helping ALL learners keep up with the pace of classroom instruction Part F) Physical & Mental Energizers Use physical and mental energizers to: • Recharge a group when the energy is waning • Increase alertness and attention • Transition to a new topic Part G) How To Debrief an Activity • Skillfully “draw out” the learning • Making the intangible tangible • Using a clear-cut model for effective debriefs • Questions to use with any group Part H) How To Give Feedback/Coaching • Making feedback easy using a 5 step process Part I) 5 Deadly Mistakes Trainers Should Avoid • Understanding what creates a negative training climate and shuts down learning Part J) Liven Up Your Training (special bonus section) • Learning activities and games you can easily replicate that will motivate learners, boost their energy, and make retention soar Part K) Creating an Optimum Training Environment (no matter where you train!) • How the environment impacts learning • Elements of a positive, stimulating training environment • 4 important factors for choosing a room, and what to do when you have no choice • Bonus: A handy “Setting the Stage” check list Part L) Mini-presentations (time-permitting) • You will have an opportunity to prepare and deliver one or more mini-presentations and to receive personal feedback and coaching from the lead trainer and peers Part M) Instructional Design Strategies & Tools • Instructional Design 101: The basics • Crucial design elements for deep, transformative learning • How to organize and sequence content in a logical, brain-friendly fashion • The secret unveiled: The 6 phases of Accelerated Learning training • How to create compelling, interactive handouts/workbooks • How do we know they know? Assessment strategies • Bonus: Our handy AL Course Design check list Day 4-5 Energizing Computer-based Training • Inherent problems with computer-based training and what to do about them • Creative strategies for revitalizing technical training • How to make computer-based training practical for all learning styles • Games and activities that will make the learning process more effective • Special room set-up allowing for a flexible and fluid training environment Training method In Skills Group we base our training on the proven method of Blended Learning. A learning method which combines face-to-face education, e-learning, and work place learning. We carry out praxis oriented and interactive courses designed to stimulate the analytical and strategic thinking of the students. To obtain the ultimate learning result we use a variety of techniques to involve the participants in the learning process, such as practical exercises and group work. Our main learning object will always be to provide our students with tools to apply the learned concepts and principles to real business environments. Teaching varies among classroom, e-learning and home-studying will bring students the flexibility regarding timeframe and efforts to reach their goals. We will during the course use a number of different methods like simulations, games and other methods. (we do not train the methods during the this course. For more training on the methods see our course “experience based training – Train the Trainer”. We show you how to optimize your training environment and training programs to achieve outstanding learning results. As a result of standardizing a training curriculum and using more up to date methods the experience from customers (and customers customers) is that they gain an extra growth level of up to 40%. Who Should Attend? This course is designed and recommended for Trainers who are involved in training their front line employees. Upon Completion of this workshop you will be able to • Understand the three facilitator roles and be able to identify which role you play during a training session • Understand and be able to identify characteristics and motivations of adult learners • Identify and implement class opening exercises • Understand and identify questioning techniques • Identify and use evaluative, non-evaluative, and balanced feedback • Understand the coaching and mentoring process • Utilize the techniques for becoming a proactive trainer • Identify disruptive behaviors and use the techniques for channeling those behaviors into a positive training experience • Identify how their attitude and body language affects the participants • Utilize effective flip charting techniques • Identify techniques for creating variety in their training sessions • Develop more effective presentation skills through actual presentations and receiving constructive balanced feedback from other participants • Apply knowledge of individual learning preferences to maximize learner engagement • Demonstrate the effective learning techniques required to successfully deliver “World Class Training.” Number of Participants The maximum number of Audience for this workshop is set at 10 - 12 persons. Which allows the participants to develop and present a short and long presentation. Each participant will receive and give balanced feedback on the presentations. The presentations will also include written as well as oral feedback. Examples of Former clients: Toys R us Danish Police Academy Business Academy of Northern Zeeland CV2 Academy University of High Phoung Lead Trainers Morten Bulow an experienced trainer himself with more than 15 years training experience. Grete Poulsen Support Team Skills Group do together with IBSS (International Business School of Scandinavia) offers a support team of learning and development professionals, including experts in the areas of PowerPoint development, instructional design, graphic design, and desk top publishing. Our goal is to offer complete solutions that achieve uniformity and consistency in all aspects of a client’s training program. Training delivery, program materials, and interactive learning media will speak the same brain-compatible, easy-to-assimilate “language” that enables learners to master information almost effortlessly. Professional Certification for Trainers Skills Group together with IBSS (International Business School of Scandinavia) provides three levels of Professional Certification for Trainers. It's one of the most recognized and widely attended trainer certification programs in the training industry.  Trainer level 1: IBSS International trainer Certification AND, upon completion of your first certification, you will receive a 25% FEE REDUCTION on all future public workshops you attend.  Trainer level 2: Master Trainer – specialty level Further your professional development and broaden your skills by joining the specialty level. This can be the course “experienced based training” or “The web-based trainer”. Upon completion of your Specialty Certification, you may choose to continue taking more workshops to address a specific need, to further your professional development, etc. You can take additional workshops within your area of expertise or within another area (e.g. Instructor/Facilitator).  Trainer level 3: Training & Development Diploma Together with IBSS and governmental training institutions you can join the official classes in Scandinavia for 6 months. Doing this will get you the IBSS Training and Development Diploma which will also allow you to train as a professional trainer of e.g. the International training company Skills Group. Tests/Exams: All certificated are given by doing a presentation/training session and an oral exam. |