Training of Trainers (ToT) Course

• Instructor: ProjectX
• Lectures: 5
• Duration: 5 days

Course Objective

By the end of this 5-day course, participants will:

1. Understand adult learning principles and effective training methodologies.
2. Develop skills to design, plan, and deliver engaging training sessions.
3. Learn how to assess training needs and create tailored training programs.
4. Master facilitation techniques, classroom management, and participant engagement.
5. Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and feedback mechanisms.

🛠️ Teaching Methods

• Interactive Lectures: Cover key concepts of adult learning and training design.
• Workshops: Hands-on activities to practice training delivery.
• Role-Playing: Simulated training sessions with peer feedback.
• Group Discussions: Sharing experiences and best practices.
• Presentations: Participants will deliver a mock training session.

📑 Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Adult Learning

• Understanding adult learning principles (Andragogy).
• Identifying different learning styles.
• Training vs. facilitating vs. coaching.
• Overcoming barriers to adult learning.
• Activity: Identify learning styles through group exercises.

Day 2: Training Design and Planning

• Training needs analysis (TNA).
• Setting learning objectives using the SMART model.
• Designing training materials and resources.
• Developing lesson plans and training agendas.
• Workshop: Build a lesson plan for a sample training topic.

Day 3: Training Delivery Techniques

• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Effective use of training aids (PowerPoint, whiteboards, flip charts).
• Non-verbal communication and body language.
• Engaging participants with interactive techniques.
• Role-Play: Deliver a short training session.

Day 4: Classroom Management and Handling Challenges

• Managing group dynamics and difficult participants.
• Handling interruptions and challenging behaviors.
• Encouraging participation and feedback.
• Simulation: Handling difficult trainees in a mock classroom setup.

Day 5: Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluating training effectiveness (Kirkpatrick Model).
• Gathering and analyzing feedback.
• Writing training reports and improvement plans.
• Final participant presentations.
• Group Project: Deliver a full training session with evaluation tools.

📝 Evaluation Criteria:

• Participation in discussions and activities: 20%
• Workshop and mock training outcomes: 30%
• Final training delivery and evaluation report: 50%