HomeCourses › Train the Trainer
Lead People

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 Trainer (20 Minutes)Free4 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 style (20 Minutes)2 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? (10 Minutes)2 min
  • Training Methods4 min
  • Tactics For More Active Learning3 min
  • Use Assessment Tools2 min
  • Activity: Match the Method to the Training Purpose (15 – 30 Minutes)2 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 Breaks3 min
  • Using Your Body and Your Voice6 min
  • Activity: What to Say to…. (20 Minutes)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 Participants17 min
  • Dealing with Gen Y Learners5 min
  • Do a Review Exercise and End on a High Note2 min
  • Day 3: 15 Minute 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.