Just like humankind, trainers take all shapes and sizes. There are professional trainers, people who do a bit of training as part of their job, and people who get tossed into the classroom with little preparation or warning. This train-the-trainer workshop will give all types of trainers tools to help them create and deliver exciting, engaging, compelling workshops that will keep their trainees coming back for more.

Train-the-Trainer :

Module One: Getting Started
	Icebreaker
	Ground rules
	The parking lot
	Workshop objectives
	Action plans and evaluation forms

Module Two: Understanding Training and Facilitation
	What is Training?
	What is Facilitation?
	Identifying Appropriate Situations for Each

Module Three: Gathering Materials
	Identifying Participants’ Needs
	Reviewing the Materials
	Identifying and Resolving Gaps

Module Four: Creating a Lesson Plan
	Planning for the Basics
	Adding Slack Time
	Creating a Plan B
	A Take-Home Template

Module Five: Choosing Activities
	Types of Activities
	Creating a Tickle Trunk
	What To Do When Games Go Wrong

Module Six: Preparing for the Workshop
	Creating a Materials List
	Gathering Participant Information
	Setting up the Physical Location

Module Seven: Getting off on the Right Foot
	Greeting Participants
	Being Prepared
	Using Icebreakers

Module Eight: Delivery Tips and Tricks
	Using Visual Aids
	Creating Supporting Materials
	Gauging When It’s Time For A Break

Module Nine: Keeping it Interactive
	Encouraging Discussion
	Using Group Work
	The Power of Post-It Notes®

Module Ten: Dealing with Difficult Participants
	The Ground Rules
	Challenges and Solutions
	Handling Interruptions

Module Eleven: Tackling Tough Topics
	Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
	Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
	Dealing with Sensitive Issues in the Workshop

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
	Words from the Wise
	Review of Parking Lot
	Lessons Learned
	Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Train-the-Trainer