Survival Skills for the New Trainer: Building Excellence in Training

Summary

Survival Skills for the New Trainer is a dynamic one-day workshop designed for beginner trainers who want to excel in their field. This comprehensive soft skills training course explores the essential skills required to become a successful trainer. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the trainer's role across industries, learn how authenticity enhances training effectiveness, develop enhanced communication skills including questioning techniques, active listening, and rapport building, and discover key tools for their trainer's toolbox.

Course Highlights:

  • Session Two: Exploring the qualities of a good trainer
    • Understanding the background and role of trainers
    • Reviewing pre-assignment and personal best practices
    • Embracing the principles of adult learning
  • Session Three: Achieving personal and professional excellence
  • Session Four: Cultivating authenticity in training
  • Session Five: Mastering assertiveness skills
  • Session Six: Asking the right questions for effective training
    • Understanding the art of asking good questions
    • Probing techniques to uncover deeper insights
    • Managing challenging participant interactions
  • Session Seven: Developing active listening skills
    • Enhancing listening effectiveness
    • Differentiating between spoken and perceived messages
  • Session Eight: Building rapport and connecting with participants
    • Establishing a positive trainer-participant relationship
    • Facilitating engaging and interactive training sessions
    • Assessing personal readiness for the trainer's role
  • Session Nine: Managing difficult participants with confidence
  • Session Ten: Essential skills for trainer success
  • Session Eleven: Do's and don'ts for new trainers
  • Recommended Reading List for ongoing professional growth
  • Post-Course Assessment to measure knowledge acquisition
  • Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys for self-evaluation
  • Personal Action Plan to implement learned strategies

    Course Benefits:

    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the trainer's role and responsibilities
    • Develop authenticity and build trust in training interactions
    • Improve communication skills to engage and connect with participants
    • Learn effective questioning techniques to stimulate learning and participation
    • Enhance active listening skills to better understand participant needs
    • Build rapport and establish positive relationships with participants
    • Acquire techniques to defuse difficult participant situations confidently
    • Explore essential skills for success as a new trainer
    • Identify do's and don'ts to navigate common training challenges
    • Access recommended reading materials for ongoing professional development
    • Measure knowledge acquisition through post-course assessments
    • Utilize pre- and post-assessment answer keys for self-evaluation
    • Create a personalized action plan to implement learned strategies
    • Boost confidence and competence in the training role
    • Elevate training effectiveness and participant engagement
    • Increase career opportunities and professional growth in training