Training Course: Train Of Trainers Program TOT

Introduction 

Training of Trainers (TOT) program provides you with deep insights into the art of training and facilitation of educational techniques as well as the know-how of developing an interactive course curriculum. Our TOT course will transform skill set, refining them to make a confident and competent professional trainer. Attendees will explore the psychology behind the learning mechanism of adults/mature learners and take a systematic approach to deliver training sessions that meet participants' needs.

Course Objectives:

• Identifying the characteristics of an exceptional trainer
• Conducting short group training sessions that incorporate key training concepts
• Developing an effective training style such as Addie style, using appropriate training aids and techniques
• Understanding the key principles of effective communication 
• Explaining various methods for making lecture-based programs active
• Describing a needs analysis and why it is a necessary step in any training program
• Knowing how to write training objectives and evaluate it 
• Developing a training program structure
• Presenting information in a clear, concise, engaging manner

Target Audience :

• Trainers
• Managers
• Executives
• Anyone  who needs to sharpen his knowledge and skills in Train the Trainer
• Trainers (from the ILO and other UN Agencies, as well as the EC and other development cooperation entities) who serve on international development projects;
• Technical specialists and project staff who engage with constituents and other stakeholders;
• Facilitators who manage learning and change processes;
• Teachers and vocational education experts seeking to introduce innovation into their curricula so as to contribute to the flourishing of their learners' potential and creativity;
• Human Resources managers working for ministries, public agencies, enterprises and trade unions who need to improve their learning coordination and supervision;
• Union representatives who are responsible for human development.

Course Outline:

Day 1

• Stages of interpersonal communication
• The training steps & stages
• Overhead projector demonstration 
• Essentials of effective training
• Components of learning
• Nurturing motivation and the incentive to learn
• Principles of adult learning
• Learning methods 

Day 2

• The learning cycle
• The learning process
• The trainer's role
• Putting self in the position of the learner
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Motivation and creating positive attitudes toward learning
• Dealing with difficult situations
• Identifying the audience

Day 3

• Overview on ADDIE model of training
• The five stages of a development process: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation

• Performing a needs analysis
• Writing objectives
• Outlining the program
• Differences between training and presenting
• Training vs. showing the user

Day 4

• Researching and writing the program
• Testing the program & managing questions and answers
• Questioning techniques
• Clues and tips in questions
• Types of activities
• Sensory systems
• Identifying the learner's preferred sensory system

Day 5

• Psychology of adult learners and their learning mechanism
• Facilitating effective "uptake" and recall strategies in learning
• Getting buy-in
• Using humor
• Quick and easy games
• Troubleshooting games & Visual aids and presentation tips