Train the Trainer in You

Ever attended a Train theTrainer session before? They really teach you some great things as far as Training Delivery, Content Development and Evaluation go. Some of the things that they cover are:

 

1. They typically start off with the Training Need Analysis, the part that can make or break your session. They show you some tools that you can use to ensure that your TNA is done properly so that you do not land up in a situation where you are delivering something and your participants actually want or need something else!

2. How to design content based on instructional design methodologies. So they teach you what activities you can start your session with, what needs to be kept in mind while designing an ice-breaker, how to structure the flow of your session, how to create a design document, how to use various methods of instruction to cater to various learner types and keep them involved and participating, how to write learning goals, etc.

3. Delivery is also based on instructional design methodologies to ensure that you get across to the participants in an easier and more effective manner. So they start off with the things you need to keep in mind while opening and conducting the session which includes how you should walk and how you should talk! Body language and voice are looked into at length to add to your presentation skills. You are also taught ways of increasing participation and motivation as well as how to deal with difficult participants.

4. Evaluation forms a very important part of the entire training cycle. Based on desired level of the Kirkpatrick’s model, the effect of the training is measured to see whether it was really able to fulfill what it was intended to. Evaluation can be at various levels and various tools are used to measure the same depending on the requirement of the client. The primary level of evaluation which is typically done at the end of a session is for measuring the reaction of the participants to the session. It may include points on which the trainer, facility, topics and session on the whole are rated. Other levels of evaluation may include the change in the participants after the session on the basis of knowledge, skills, attitude or behavior; the impact that the session has had on business outcomes and the return on investment of the session.

So when are you attending your next session, the Train the Trainer session?