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Training Course Summary:

Outline: This course examines in detail the techniques and knowledge required by the modern-day trainer. On completion you will be able to undertake the practical duties of a trainer with more insight and ability. The course covers all aspects of training, including the planning and preparation of materials, conducting sessions and role-plays and using training equipment. Delegates will have the opportunity to practice short training sessions in front of a small group, and will receive feedback from an experienced trainer.

Who should attend? This course is designed specifically for those who have little or no experience of running training sessions and is ideal for those about to move into a training role, or those for whom training is an occasional duty.

Course Objectives:
How to plan and prepare for a course
Writing trainer notes
Designing handouts
How to conduct a training session
How to handle role plays
To use training equipment, including computerised visual aids
Course Overview:
The definition of training
Role-play (video-taped session)
What people learn: knowledge, skill, aptitude. Why and how people learn.
Learning styles, push versus pull
Questioning techniques
Setting objectives and evaluating success
Constructing and structuring a session
Linking learning points
Role play techniques. Reviewing techniques
Writing training notes and designing handouts and visual aids
Practical exercise; constructing a 10 minute session
Handling difficult training situations and trainees
Using training equipment; flipchart, video, OHP and Microsoft PowerPoint
Practical exercise; constructing a 20 minute session
Role play (video-taped session) followed by feedback
Review of learning and action planning