Delivering Great Training: Detailed Course Contents

Delivering Great Training: Detailed Course Contents

Delivering Great Training: Detailed Course Description

Day 1: Understanding a basic Training Programme

Making an Impact

• Presenting the Big Idea
• The Aims of the Programme
• Introductions
• Setting Expectations

A Basic Training Programme

• Being Clear on the Objectives
• Being clear on the logistics
  • Time available
  • Remit
  • Training Environment
  • Class Size
• Considering the Delivery Method(s)
• Developing a Delivery Structure
• Breaking the learning down into modules
• Assessing Success
  • Student – Development / Progression
  • Course – Evaluation and Feedback
• Practical / Homework: From Idea to Specification – prepare a basic course plan

Day 2: Learning Objectives to Creative Training Plan

Working with Learning Objectives

• Organisational vs Individual Needs
• Understanding Competencies
• Motivations for Learning
• Cognitive Learning
• How do people Learn
• Assessing and Developing Learning Objectives
  • Understanding the Audience
  • Understanding their needs
  • Aligning with Competency Development
  • Making learning objectives Relevant
  • Making learning objectives Achievable
  • Making learning objectives Measurable
  • Using the correct structure
• The Training Needs Analysis (Brief)

Training Delivery Methods

• Matching delivery methods to the level of audience
• Matching delivery methods to the required compe-tency development
• Instructor-Led …
  • Presentation
  • Seminar
  • Training
  • Workshop
• Case Studies
• Simulations and Experiential Learning
• Practical Work
  • Individual
  • Group
• Self Study
• Blended Learning
• On-Line Learning

Homework: Prepare a simple presentation

Day 3: Delivering Engaging Presentations

Presentation Skills

• Understanding the Audience
• Matching the Presentation Style to the Audience
  • Senior / Junior
  • Technical / Commercial
• Matching the Presentation Style to the Topic
• Structuring the Interaction
• The Trainer’s toolbox
  • The Voice
  • Body Language
  • Using the Classroom Space
  • Eye Contact
  • Interaction
  • Using the Breaks
• Common Mistakes … an endless list!
• Establishing Credibility
• Agreeing the goals
• Engaging the Students
• Staying focused
• Handling Questions
• Checking Progress
• Handling the “Awkward Customer”

Practical: Delivering for real – videoed sessions, with feedback

Day 4: Developing Outstanding Courseware

Presentation Visuals and Delivery Styles

• Slides / PowerPoint
  • The Ideal Slide
  • Leading the student through the story
  • A prompt for the trainer??
  • Advanced Visuals.e.g. Prezi, Engage
  • Use of Video
  • The Flip-Chart –
    • Preparation
    • Developing an Idea
    • Student Use
    • Demonstrations
    • Hands-on

Developing Outstanding Courseware

• Best Practice
• The Programme Structure
• Keeping it Simple
• Getting the message across
• Sources of Information
• Developing the Flow
• Building the visuals
• Supporting Material
• Hosting and distributing material

Practical: Developing Sample Courseware

Day 5: Overall Training Experience – Ensuring an Engaging, High Quality Learning Experience

Measuring Competency Development, Testing and Certification

• Methods for assessing student starting level
• Methods for assessing student end level
• Dealing with different student levels
• Testing
  • Informal / Formal / Group
  • Use of Competitions
  • On-Going Training,
  • Applying the Learning to the workplace
    • Opportunities
    • Supporting the Student as they Apply the
    • Learning
    • Documenting the Application
    • Consolidation Techniques

Effectively Managing the Training from Start to Finish!

• Pre-Course
• Dealing with the Logistics
• Marketing the Course
• Sticking to Schedule
• Ensuring Interaction
• Maintaining Learning Progression
• Creating a community
• Using the Power of the Students

The Final Presentations:

• Putting the skills into practice – an assessed presentation