Train-the-Trainer
New and experienced trainers can benefit from FVTC's Train-the-Trainer series, workshops and customized services. Learn to develop, coordinate or conduct interactive training in a classroom or one-on-one in the workplace. Popular options include:
* Communication Skills for Trainers
* On-the-Job Training Series or Workshop
* Training Coordinators' Series
* Train-the-Trainer Certificate Series *designed for interactive, instructor-led training*
A variety of Fox Valley Technical College instructors each bring a unique approach to Train-the-Trainer services. Explore course and module options to find approaches that match your needs.
Additional Information
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Course Options
**TRAINING COORDINATORS' CERTIFICATE SERIES** - *For those who deliver coaching and 1:1 training on-the-job.*
**Basics of Effective Trainers - 9 hours**
* Characteristics of effective trainers
* Accommodating learning styles and generations
* Practice effective communication, especially nonverbals
* Plan for effective questioning techniques
* Introduce and practice PROPER steps
* Criteria for job instructions
* Dealing with problem participants
**Organizing & Documenting Training Plans - 9 hours**
* Review 6Ds learning and questions
* Affinity the criteria for good training plans
* Process flow for training plan for new employee
* Conducting a needs assessment
* Developing learning objectives
* Overview of visual aids
* Choosing appropriate evaluation methods
* Developing measurement strategies
* Assessment plan for peer review
* Facilitating buy-in from employees that do the jobs and supervisors who support development
* Addressing problem situations
**TRAIN-THE-TRAINER CERTIFICATE SERIES** - *For those who develop and facilitate interactive classroom training; training can be conducted as a 2-6 day workshop depending on the organization's needs.*
**Designing Training to Achieve Results**
* Accommodating learning styles and generations
* Conducting needs assessments
* Developing learning objectives
* Outlining and organizing your training
* Employing accelerated/interactive training
* Using training methods
* Developing participant and facilitator guides
**Delivery Strategies to Engage Learners**
* Developing and using effective visual aids
* Applying questioning techniques
* Practicing facilitation strategies
* On-the-job training strategies
* Dealing with problem participants
**Assessing Training to Assure Success**
* Choosing appropriate evaluation methods
* Developing measurement strategies
* Creating organization-wide "buy-in"
* Delivering your training module for peer review
* Receiving feedback to improve your training
**ON-THE-JOB (OJT) TRAINING SERIES** - *For those coaching and training skills OJT.*
* Identify characteristics of effective trainers
* Assess adult learning principles, learning styles, multiple intelligences and generations
* Define effective communication, especially body language
* Practice questioning techniques
* Identify PROPER steps of on-the-job training
* Practice on-the-job training and receive feedback
* Strategize for challenges and difficult participants
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Module Options
**Communication Skills for Trainers**
*Those with primary training responsibilities, as well as those providing side-by-side on-the-job training*
* Adult learning theory: preferences and modalities
* Practical understanding and application of the skills transfer process
* Engaging, interactive training methods for adult learners
* Phrases to steer adult learners and affirm ability
* Tips for giving training feedback in a meaningful way
* A structured feedback technique to redirect, reassure
* How to structure and use examples, case studies
* The role of the trainer as storyteller
**On-the-Job Training**- *4-9 hours*
*For one-on-one trainers who are training a specific skill set or want to invest more in their OJT trainers*
* Review characteristics of effective trainers and benefits of effective training
* Identify PROPER steps of on-the-job training
* Practice on-the-job training and receive feedback
* Strategize for challenges and difficult participants
**Additional Train-the-Trainer Topics**
*For those who know the foundations and want to advance to the next level.*
* 1:1 Job Coaching Skills
* Active & Interactive Learning
* The Human Learning Cycle
* Action Learning (SAVI)
* The 4P's of Curriculum Preparation & Classroom Delivery
* Tools & Strategies (varies)
* Teacher-Facilitator
* Instructor Preparation for Activating a Classroom
* Giving & Receiving Feedback
* Personality Typology (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
* Training Documentation