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Train the Trainer: Intensive 2-Day Workshop for Effective Facilitation

Transform into a confident facilitator with our intensive 2-day Train the Trainer program. Gain practical skills in designing impactful training, engaging diverse learners, and managing challenging situations. Master the tools to deliver sessions that inspire, inform, and drive results.

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Course Timeline

Day 1: Foundation & Design (5 Hours)

Session 1: Adult Learning & Training Fundamentals (90 minutes)

  • Welcome & Course Overview (15min)

  • Introductions and icebreaker activity

  • Course objectives and learning outcomes

  • Ground rules and expectations

  • Adult Learning Theory (45min)

  • Andragogy principles and applications

  • Kolb's Learning Cycle and experiential learning

  • Multiple intelligences and learning preferences

  • Generational differences in learning

  • Creating inclusive learning environments

  • The Role of the Modern Trainer (20 min)

  • Trainer vs. facilitator vs. coach

  • Building credibility and rapport

  • Professional presence and authenticity

  • Activity: Personal learning style assessment and discussion (10 min)

Break:(15 minutes)

Session 2: Training Needs Analysis & Design (105 minutes)

  • Conducting Effective Needs Analysis (30 min)

  • Gap analysis techniques

  • Stakeholder interviews and surveys

  • Performance vs. knowledge gaps

  • ROI considerations

  • Learning Objective Development (25 min)

  • SMART objectives framework

  • Bloom's Taxonomy levels

  • Behavioral vs. learning objectives

  • Alignment with business goals

  • Curriculum Architecture (35 min)

  • Backward design methodology

  • Content sequencing and chunking

  • Scaffolding learning experiences

  • Creating logical flow and transitions

  • Activity: Design learning objectives for participants' real training topics (15 min)

Lunch Break:(60 minutes)

Session 3: Content Development & Materials (90 minutes)

  • Creating Compelling Content (40 min)

  • Storytelling techniques for training

  • Using analogies and metaphors

  • Incorporating real-world examples

  • Balancing theory and practice

  • Training Materials Design (30 min)

  • Participant guides and workbooks

  • Visual aids and slide design principles

  • Handouts and job aids

  • Digital resources and tools

  • Activity Design Workshop (20 min)

  • Interactive exercises and games

  • Case studies and scenarios

  • Group work and collaboration tools

Break:(15 minutes)

Session 4: Presentation Skills & Delivery Techniques (90 minutes)

  • Platform Skills Mastery (40 min)

  • Voice projection and modulation

  • Body language and stage presence

  • Eye contact and movement

  • Managing presentation anxiety

  • Engagement Strategies (30 min)

  • Opening and closing techniques

  • Attention management throughout sessions

  • Using humor appropriately

  • Energy management and pacing

  • Activity Design Workshop (20 min)

  • Interactive exercises and games

  • Case studies and scenarios

  • Group work and collaboration tools

  • Practice Session 1: 5-minute micro-teaching with video feedback (20 min)

Day 1 Wrap-up & Preview (15 minutes)

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Day 2: Advanced Facilitation & Mastery

Session 5: Advanced Facilitation Skills (105 minutes)

  • Facilitation vs. Presentation (25 min)

  • When to facilitate vs. when to present

  • Creating participant-centered learning

  • Balancing structure with flexibility

  • Questioning Techniques Mastery (30 min)

  • Open vs. closed questions

  • Socratic questioning method

  • Handling incorrect answers gracefully

  • Using silence effectively

  • Group Dynamics Management (30 min)

  • Reading the room and adjusting

  • Encouraging quiet participants

  • Managing dominant personalities

  • Building psychological safety

  • Activity: Facilitation skills practice with peer observation (20 min)

Break:(15 minutes)

Session 6: Managing Challenges & Difficult Situations (90 minutes)

  • Difficult Participant Types (40 min)

  • The know-it-all expert

  • The silent observer

  • The skeptic/resistant learner

  • The disruptor/challenger

  • The off-topic contributor

  • De-escalation and Conflict Resolution (25 min)

  • Emotional intelligence in training

  • Managing heated discussions

  • Redirecting negative energy

  • When and how to have difficult conversations

  • Technical and Logistical Challenges (25 min)

  • Technology failures and backup plans

  • Time management strategies

  • Venue and equipment issues

  • Virtual training considerations

Lunch Break:(60 minutes)

Session 7: Interactive Training Methods & Technology (90 minutes)

  • Experiential Learning Techniques (35 min)

  • Role-playing and simulations

  • Case study methodology

  • Action learning approaches

  • Peer-to-peer learning strategies

  • Technology Integration (30 min)

  • Virtual and hybrid training best practices

  • Interactive tools (polls, breakouts, whiteboards)

  • Learning management systems

  • Mobile learning considerations

  • Gamification and Engagement (25 min)

  • Game-based learning principles

  • Competition and collaboration balance

  • Rewards and recognition systems

Break:(15 minutes)

Session 8: Assessment, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement (105 minutes)

  • Assessment Strategies (35 min)

  • Kirkpatrick's Four Levels in detail

  • ROI measurement and reporting

  • Long-term impact tracking

  • Stakeholder communication

  • Personal Development as a Trainer (20 min)

  • Self-reflection and continuous learning

  • Building a professional network

  • Staying current with industry trends

  • Creating your personal brand

  • Final Practice session: 10-minute teaching demonstration with comprehensive feedback (20 min)

Course Conclusion & Action Planing (30 minutes)

  • Key Learning Synthesis (10 min)

  • Personal Action Plan Development (15 min)

  • Resource Sharing & Next Steps (5 min)

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 2-day course, participants will be able to:

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Course Materials & Resources

  • Comprehensive participant workbook (100+ pages)

  • Digital toolkit with templates and checklists

  • Video library of demonstration techniques

  • Assessment and feedback forms

  • Recommended reading and resource list

  • Access to online community platform

  • Certificate of completion

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Post-Course Support

  • 30-day email support for questions

  • Access to trainer resource library

  • Invitation to quarterly virtual meetups

  • Opportunity for advanced certification pathway

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Interactive Elements Throughout

  • 6 hands-on practice sessions

  • Peer feedback and coaching

  • Video recording and review

  • Real-world application exercises

  • Group problem-solving activities

  • Individual reflection time

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Course Duration

2 Days (5 Hours Per Day)

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Skill Level

Beginner to Master    

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Learning Format

Online Interactive Sessions

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