Training course

Train the Trainer – Training Skills for the Workplace

People benefit from training that's well organised and implemented, and the key to successful training is the trainer. Only a trainer who is properly skilled can maximise the learning opportunity. This course is highly interactive and requires attendees to give brief presentations and lessons to the other delegates.

  • 1 Day
  • Online or in person
  • Private courses available
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Course Objectives

  • Plan, execute and evaluate their own training and be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic training and presentation skills.

Prerequisites

  • No previous knowledge is required.

Included

  • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
  • Comprehensive course materials and exercises

Course content Back to top

  1. Identifying Training and Development Needs
    Identifying outcomes of learning and measures to evaluate against
  2. SMART Objectives
    How to word an objective
    Writing objectives/outcomes
    Checklist for writing objectives/outcomes
    Objective examples
  3. The Learning Cycle
    How and why people learn
    The learning process
  4. Learning Styles
    The different learning styles
    Accommodating learning styles
  5. Barriers to Learning
  6. Designing a Training Programme
    Factors to be taken into account when designing a Training Programme
    Sequences of topics
  7. Task Analysis
  8. Learning Strategy and Delivery Methods
  9. Selecting the Correct Training Resources
  10. Four Steps to Effective Instruction
    Planning, Preparation, Delivery, Follow-up
  11. Training Evaluation

Public dates and prices Back to top

Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.

  • Wednesday 2 December 2026

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £425+ VAT

  • Wednesday 1 December 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £425+ VAT

Can't make these dates? Ask about a private course on a date that suits you.

Training a team?

Run this course privately, on your dates

  • Public Scheduled Fixed course content, fixed date, fixed location, fixed length, multiple organisations - All you need to do is choose which course you would like to attend and contact us to book!
  • Private Flexible course content, flexible training date(s), flexible location(s), variable course length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.
  • Bespoke Bespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.
  • Virtual These courses can be attended from anywhere.

What delegates say Back to top

“Very competent and thorough course”
S.W., Land Digital Agency

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“I am going to spend more time on preparation and practice”
B.J., Greencore Group
“Four steps to effective instruction is very useful”
B.J., Greencore Group
“I can now give feedback in a nice way and follow a training plan”
R.H., Welwyn Components Ltd
“It gave me insight into how to give constructive feedback and not be scared to give it to strangers”
R.H., Welwyn Components Ltd
“Would recommend to anybody interested”
J.D., Spicers

What were the most useful aspects of the course

“Explanation of planning, setting objectives”
S.T., Tiplady Safety Services Ltd
“Was good that the trainer recognised how I felt and took that on board and was great with it”
R.S., Newcastle City Council

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“Teaching and learning cycle”
E.O., Thermo Fisher Scientific

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“Learning how to structure training sessions”
S.M., Thermo Fisher Scientific

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“Pay more attention to my training structure”
A.W., Thermo Fisher Scientific

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“Structuring my training in a way my trainees will get the best training from myself”
A.W., Thermo Fisher Scientific

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“Review my trainees more thoroughly”
D.S., Thermo Fisher Scientific

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“All aspects”
D.S., Thermo Fisher Scientific

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“All of it each topic gave great insight and I learnt things I didn#39t know before”
L.K., Xps Pensions Group

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“The tips given throughout the session are really useful”
M.R., Xps Pensions Group

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“I will set out my training plans more efficiently”
D.C., Thermo Fisher Scientific

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“The practical aspect and being able to demonstrate skills learned on the day.”
J.J., Thermo Fisher Scientific
“Very enjoyable and informative”
P.S., Thermo Fisher Scientific
“All of it was valuable and helpful”
P.S., Thermo Fisher Scientific

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