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Train the Trainer

A practical Business Nous course in the Lead People track.

7 sessions67 lessons3 hours of study Written lessonsWorkbook includedCertificate

What you'll learn

  • Making the Transition to a Trainer
  • Principles of Adult Learning
  • Selecting Training Materials
  • Be a Power Presenter
  • Dealing with tough training times
  • Exercises & tools

Course content

7 sessions · 67 lessons · ~3 hours · first 2 lessons free

▶Module 1: Making the Transition to a Trainer5 lessons
  • ▶1 – Attitudes, skills, and knowledge of a professional trainerFree2 min
  • ▶Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge of a Professional TrainerFree4 min
  • ▶Roles and Responsibilities of a Trainer2 min
  • ▶Making the Transition to Trainer2 min
  • ▶Directions2 min
▶Module 2: Principles of Adult Learning17 lessons
  • ▶What this module covers2 min
  • ▶What is an Adult Learner?2 min
  • ▶How Adults Learn6 min
  • ▶Use NLP Techniques To Identify Learning Styles4 min
  • ▶Activity: Identify the learning style2 min
  • ▶Additional Considerations for Adult Learners2 min
  • ▶Principles of Adult Learning2 min
  • ▶Group Presentations2 min
  • ▶Need to create vivid mental images to retain information2 min
  • ▶Often talk to themselves when reviewing information, problem2 min
  • ▶Have good sense of balance and eye-hand coordination2 min
  • ▶Use NLP to Identify Learning Styles2 min
  • ▶Styles2 min
  • ▶Strategy2 min
  • ▶Visual Learner Strategies2 min
  • ▶Auditory Learner Strategies2 min
  • ▶Kinesthetic Learner Strategies2 min
▶Module 3: Selecting Training Materials11 lessons
  • ▶Is It Really a Training Problem?2 min
  • ▶Create In-House or Purchase?2 min
  • ▶Training Objectives3 min
  • ▶Activity: Is It an Observable Training Objective?2 min
  • ▶Training Methods4 min
  • ▶Tactics For More Active Learning3 min
  • ▶Use Assessment Tools2 min
  • ▶Activity: Match the Method to the Training Purpose2 min
  • ▶Training Design and Methods2 min
  • ▶Scenario 22 min
  • ▶On average, people remember2 min
▶Module 4: Be a Power Presenter13 lessons
  • ▶Getting Things Off to a Good Start2 min
  • ▶Minimize housekeeping and ground rules2 min
  • ▶Importance of Introductions and Summaries3 min
  • ▶Facilitate, Don’t Lecture3 min
  • ▶Key Guidelines for Running Role Plays2 min
  • ▶Use Energizers and Plan Breaks2 min
  • ▶Using Your Body and Your Voice6 min
  • ▶Activity: What to Say to…2 min
  • ▶The Top Ten Expectations of Your Audience2 min
  • ▶Getting Off to a Good Start2 min
  • ▶Why Summaries are important2 min
  • ▶Body Language2 min
  • ▶That you’ll be professional2 min
▶Module 5: Dealing with tough training times14 lessons
  • ▶Dealing With Nerves2 min
  • ▶Getting Participants Back on Time11 min
  • ▶Dealing with Tough Participants16 min
  • ▶Dealing with Gen Y Learners5 min
  • ▶Do a Review Exercise and End on a High Note2 min
  • ▶Practice presentations and on-the-spot feedback2 min
  • ▶Dealing with Tough Training Times2 min
  • ▶Nervousness2 min
  • ▶Key considerations when handling tough participants2 min
  • ▶Dealing with Difficult Questions2 min
  • ▶Personal Action Plan2 min
  • ▶Visual2 min
  • ▶Auditory2 min
  • ▶Kinesthetic2 min
▶Part 61 lesson
  • ▶At the end of this program you will be able to2 min
▶Exercises & tools6 lessons
  • ▶K for Kinesthetic Learners2 min
  • ▶Using NLP to Create Rapport2 min
  • ▶Section One2 min
  • ▶Section Two2 min
  • ▶Section Three2 min
  • ▶Visual Auditory Kinaesthetic2 min

About this course

A practical Business Nous course in the Lead People track.

Every lesson is written out in full — this is the complete course, not a summary. You read it, watch the narrated video, and do the exercise against your own business. The workbook is yours to download, print and keep. Finish the lessons and you earn a Business Nous certificate.

Who it's for

Small business owners, managers and ambitious employees who want practical know-how rather than academic theory. No prior study is needed — start where you are and work at your own pace.