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