Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Technical Specialists
• Internal HR and Training Professionals
• Managers tasked with on-the-job training and coaching
• Anyone responsible for creating and delivering corporate training programs

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Apply the principles of Adult Learning Theory (Andragogy) to design engaging sessions.
• Master the full Instructional Design process (ADDIE: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate).
• Utilize various interactive training methods (e.g., case studies, simulations, group work) for maximum retention.
• Develop a strong trainer presence and effectively manage challenging participant behaviors.
• Design and implement a structured evaluation method (Kirkpatrick's Levels) for training programs.
• Deliver a high-impact, professional training segment using polished presentation skills.

DAY 1

The Professional Trainer and Adult Learning

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Defining the role and competencies of the professional workplace trainer
• Adult Learning Theory (Andragogy): Principles for engaging adult learners
• The four learning styles and adapting content for diversity
• Initial presentation and critique (establishing the baseline)

DAY 2

Instructional Design: Analysis and Design

• The ADDIE model introduced: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate
• Analysis: Conducting a Training Needs Assessment (TNA)
• Design: Writing clear, measurable learning objectives (Bloom's Taxonomy)
• Structuring content logically and sequentially

DAY 3

Development and Interactive Methods

• Development: Creating engaging, participant-centered training materials
• Mastering various training methods: Group discussion, role-plays, simulations, case studies
• Designing effective visual aids (slides, handouts) that support the content
• Incorporating activities for reflection and application

DAY 4

Presentation, Delivery, and Facilitation

• Mastering trainer presence: Voice, body language, and energy
• Techniques for facilitating group discussions and managing time effectively
• Handling challenging behaviors (dominators, silent participants, side-conversations)
• Practicing transitions and flow within the training module

DAY 5

Evaluation and Final Delivery

• Evaluation: Applying Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation (Reaction, Learning, Behavior, Results)
• Developing an action plan for continuous improvement as a trainer
• Final formal delivery of a prepared training module (video recorded and critiqued)
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony