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.

Objectives:

• Identifying the characteristics of an exceptional trainer

• Conducting short group training sessions that incorporate key training concepts

• Developing an effective training styles 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.

Outlines:

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