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Train the Trainer

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Train the Trainer

Melbourne
26 Jun 2012 $1,010
30 Oct 2012 $1,010
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Sydney
26 Jun 2012 $1,010
30 Oct 2012 $1,010
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Brisbane
29 May 2012 $920
16 Aug 2012 $920
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26 Nov 2012 $920
05 Feb 2013 $920
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Cairns
26 Sep 2012 $920
23 Jan 2013 $920
Townsville
26 Sep 2012 $920
23 Jan 2013 $920
  • Duration
    2 Days (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)
  • Meals Provided
    Lunch and refresments
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    Public, In-house, Closed Group
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Course Overview

Workplace training is an important element of adult education. It is essential as a workplace trainer you understand the principles that underpin training facilitation as well as having the ability to encourage group dynamics and the communication skills to deliver a relevent and engaging training session.

Expected Outcomes

  • Comprehend the fundamentals of adult learning.
  • Implement good questioning techniques.
  • Plan a relevant training session for adult learners.
  • Deliver individual and group training effectively whilst maintaining audience interest.
  • Identify techniques to evaluate the training program.

Who Should Attend this Course

Anyone required to deliver workplace training to adult learners in internal or external business contexts.

Core Learning and Development Competencies

This course has been designed to support the development of the following core competency areas identified to facilitate individual and organisational success:

  • Approachability
  • Composure
  • Presentation skills
  • Understanding others

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Topics Covered [Click to Show All]

Adult learning
Distinguishing the major differences between adult and child learning.

Principals of adult learning
Understand six fundamental principals of adult learning.

KOLB's learning theory
Examine four distinct learning styles of KOLB's theory.

The learning cycle
Discuss the learning cycle matrix ,which must be referenced for adult learning to occur.

Adult learning identification
Implement the steps of the learning cycle.
KOLB'S/Honey and Mumford learning styles
Examine both theories and learning characteristics.

Leading a session effectively
Develop your assertiveness skills in order to be an effective facilitator.

Questions and feedback techniques
Implement the characteristics of good questioning techniques.

Handling answers to questions
Using questions to gain active group participation.

Training activities
Using various techniques to keep your adult participants interested such as  ‘ice–breakers’, games, role playing and simulations.