INTRODUCTION

This very practical Training of Trainers will build on your current skills and boost your confidence to train any audience, whether training is your profession or something you do occasionally. The TOT involves participants in a thorough, multi-day distributive learning process that develops the expertise necessary to successfully prepare educators to deliver.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants should be able to:

• Learn the fundamentals of adult learning theory and instructional design methodology;
• Gain a foundation for conducting training needs analyses; developing learning objectives; and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives;
• Learn and apply effective training/facilitation techniques for managing participants, engaging a variety of learning styles, and creating an effective, positive learning environment.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course is intended for trainers in the training industry who need to strengthen their competencies in order to support their further personal and professional growth as instructors. Target audience includes persons interested in training and consulting as well as faculty from training institutions, trainers, and training staff from internal centers. 

COURSE CONTENT

Concepts of adult learning

• Adult Learning Cycle
• Principles / notions of adult learning
• The role of a trainer

Delivering a training course

• How to start a course
• Reasons and rules for “morning recap”

Delivering a training course (cont.)

• Course Methods, Techniques and Tools
• Facilitating discussions
• Dealing with difficult situations
• Conducting end of course evaluation
• Practical exercises: Preparing and delivering a session

Designing a training course

• Practical exercises: Preparing and delivering a session (continued)

• How to do a Training Needs Assessment (TNA): Concept and tools
• Defining objectives and course structure- Setting up the evaluation system (satisfaction, learning, transfer and impact)

Supporting transfer and integration

• A coaching approach: training / mentoring / coaching
• Challenges and opportunities of transferring and embedding learning
• Tools, techniques and skills for supporting trainees
• Basic coaching model

Course follow-up

• Practicing the model

• Plan of action, implementation and support
• Personal awareness, managing relationships
• Supporting trainees / participants from a distance
• Evaluation of course outcome

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
• The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
• The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org