Virtual Train The Trainer

Who is this course for?

This workshop is designed for people of all levels who need to deliver training and want to grow their confidence and ability to facilitate successful training online. It is particularly useful for those new to training, who would like to build their skills to deliver effective virtual training in an engaging manner to meet clear learning objectives.

If you are an experienced trainer looking to transfer your skills to the virtual setting, you might prefer our Virtual Training Delivery Skills course.

Benefits

• Discover the attributes of an effective virtual Trainer


• Learn how to conduct a thorough Training Needs Analysis (TNA)


• Gain clarity about how people learn and different learning styles


• Understand the importance of ice-breakers and energizers


• Be able to deliver dry content in an engaging manner


• Make training content stick so delegates remember it

Introduction to virtual training

Pros and cons of delivering virtually
Types of technology used in virtual training
Understanding the delegate experience
Overcoming technical issues

Characteristics of a successful virtual trainer

Directive vs Facilitative styles
The four stages of learning and how to help delegates move through each stage
Creating an effective learning environment
70:20:10 development model
Leading vs following
Common mistakes to avoid as a virtual trainer

How to prepare before a training

Getting to know your delegates
Building a Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Writing learning objectives
Designing impactful training
Having clear training goals

Content design

Identifying content to deliver virtually
How to create engaging content
Designing and delivering ice-breakers
Timing and pacing

Delivering virtual training

Facilitation techniques
Building rapport and trust with delegates
Listening and questioning skills
Dealing with difficult delegates
Debriefing training activities
Training practice with feedback

Following up after training

The importance of asking for feedback
Kirkpatrick’s model to evaluate training
Helping delegates embed the learning

Next steps for personal development

Creating a personal action plan
How to continue improving after the workshop
The value of mind maps for trainers

Face-to-face training

Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.

Lunch, breaks and timing

A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:

• Bloomsbury
• Limehouse

Courses start at 9:30am.

Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.

Browse the sample menus and view joining information (how to get to our venues).

Refreshments

Available throughout the day:

• Hot beverages
• Clean, filtered water
• Biscuits

Virtual training

Regular breaks throughout the day.

Learning tools

In-course handbook

Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes

24 months access to trainers

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