Training Overview

This two-day practical training focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to effectively conduct training sessions. It emphasizes facilitation skills, preparation techniques, and best practices for engaging and impactful learning experiences.

Audience

• Educators, trainers, and facilitators
• Team leads or managers responsible for delivering internal training
• HR professionals involved in staff development
• Anyone interested in developing their facilitation and training skills.

Goals

1. Develop foundational training and facilitation skills
2. Understand the preparation process for conducting effective training
3. Learn best practices for delivering engaging and interactive sessions
4. Foster confidence in public speaking and handling diverse learners.

Benefits

• Improved ability to design and deliver structured training programs
• Enhanced communication and facilitation skills
• Increased confidence in managing group dynamics and learner engagement
• Knowledge of tools and techniques to adapt training to different audiences.

Training Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Training and Facilitation

1. Introduction to Training and Facilitation

• The role of a trainer vs. facilitator
• Characteristics of effective trainers and facilitators
• Understanding adult learning principles (e.g., Andragogy)
• Facilitation proces

2. Planning and Preparation

• Setting clear training objectives
• Understanding your audience: needs analysis and profiling
• Designing a structured training plan (content, timing, and resources)

3. Effective Communication Skills

• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Active listening and responding techniques.
• Building rapport with learners

4. Practical Session: Training Design

• Group activity: Create a mini-training session outline based on a given topic.

Day 2: Advanced Facilitation and Best Practices

1. Facilitation Techniques

• Managing group dynamics and encouraging participation
• Strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors
• Techniques for fostering collaboration and discussion

2. Engaging Learners

• Utilizing visual aids and technology in training
• Incorporating interactive activities (role-plays, simulations, Q&A)
• Adapting to different learning styles and needs

3. Best Practices in Delivery

• Time management during sessions
• Handling questions and facilitating productive discussions
• Evaluating training effectiveness (feedback and assessment)

4. Practical Session: Facilitation Practice

• Participants deliver a short facilitation session
• Peer and facilitator feedback on strengths and improvement areas

5. Wrap-Up and Action Planning

• Key takeaways and insights
• Developing a personal action plan for applying skills in real scenarios

Training methodology
The training is conducted in English. Presentations, illustrations, discussions, team exercises, questions and answers.

Training materials
Electronic exercise materials and aids.

Participation requirements
No preliminary requirements.

Duration: 2 days / 16 h
Training Group: 12 participants.