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
