The Practical Trainer Course Outline

The Practical Trainer

Session One: Course Overview

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

Pre-Assignment

Pre-Course Assessment

Session Two: Defining Success

Defining Successful Training

Advantages of Workplace Training

About Audiences

Key Characteristics of a Successful Trainer

Mistakes and Solutions

Stimulating a Readiness to Learn

Session Three: The Learning Process

Adults vs. Children

The Principles of Adult Learning

Session Four: Applying the Learning Cycle

The Experiential Learning Cycle

Making Connections

Session Five: Choosing Training Methods

Choosing the Right Method

Top Training Methods

Session Six: Evaluations and Other Challenges

Evaluation Strategy

Dealing with Difficult Trainees

Making Connections

Session Seven: The Training Process

When is Training Necessary?

Three Steps to an Efficient Needs Analysis

Session Eight: Learning Objectives and Sources

Developing Objectives

Researching Content

Session Nine: Learning Sequence and Games

The Model

The Value of Games

Choosing the Right Game

Session Ten: Setting Climate and Tone

Classroom Climate

Telling vs. Showing

Session Eleven: Presentation Skills

The Delivery

Session Twelve: Visual Aids

Tips and Types

Session Thirteen: Training Presentation

Preparation

Personal Action Plan

Course Summary

Recommended Reading List

Post-Course Assessment

Pre- and Post-Course Assessment Answer Key

Pre-Course Assessment

Post-Course Assessment

Assignment Answer Key

Session Two: Defining Success

Session Three: The Learning Process

Session Four: Applying the Learning Cycle

Session Seven: The Training Process

Session Eight: Learning Objectives and Sources

Session Nine: Learning Sequence and Games

Session Ten: Setting Climate and Tone