Training of Trainers

Dates and duration

3 days - Training of Trainers will be held the first 3 consecutive workdays of the week following most seminars.

Tuition

$900

Participants

This supplementary course is open to all participants who have attended a BLS seminar or customized program. It is designed specifically for participants who need to train their colleagues on material learned at BLS. No previous experience as a trainer is required. All seminar participants are encouraged to apply.

Objectives

To promote the sustainability of training by:

• Providing the basic skills needed by a new instructor
• Teaching the principles of adult learning
• Developing practical skills in delivering effective training

Program content

Participants who attend BLS seminars often need to train others in their organizations on the concepts and methods they have learned. Many seminar participants have no experience in designing and delivering training programs or have no formal training in instructional techniques. This program will give participants the basic skills to be effective trainers.

A summary of the program follows:

Principles of adult learning

• Discover how adults learn
• Understand learners' preferred learning styles
• Create an environment that motivates and enables adults to learn
• Apply the learning cycle to all aspects of training design and delivery

Designing training courses

• Conduct a needs analysis
• Write measurable, observable, outcome-oriented training objectives
• Develop lesson plans

Training strategies and techniques

• Select the appropriate training medium and materials
• Use opening and closing activities
• Accommodate each participants' preferred learning style
• Maximize retention of training content

Platform skills

• Employ effective public speaking skills
• Learn to project confidence and enthusiasm
• Overcome the common problems of new instructors
• Develop your own natural style through practice
• Manage time effectively during instruction

Evaluating learning

• Understand the different levels of evaluation
• Use feedback to improve future training

Last modified: November 20, 2007