• Explain the different ways people learn and what motivates this learning
• Carry out a training needs analysis
• Write training objectives
• Prepare to deliver a training course
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver a training course
• Communicate effectively with different groups of learners
• Effectively evaluate your training course following delivery

Day 1

• Course Introduction & Programme Plan
• Module 1: Training Theories
• Concepts of training and education
• Key principles and methodologies of adult learning
• State the different ways people learn and what motivates this learning

Day 2

• Module 2: Equality & Diversity In Training
• Responsibilities of the trainer
• Define equality and diversity
• Equality legislation
• Module 3: Training Needs Analysis & Training Course Objectives
• Identify and analyse training needs
• Develop objectives to ensure the training course is effective for learners

Day 3

• Module 4: Training Design, Delivery and Evaluation
• Develop a training session
• Plan the design, structure and delivery of a training course
• Use of visual aids for the training session (ie. overhead, powerpoint slides, flipcharts)
• Evaluate a training course
• Evaluate learner progress against learning objectives
• Gather input from learners on course effectiveness
• Identify opportunities for improvement of delivery

Day 4

• Module 5: Communication Skills
• Establish, promote and maintain a positive learning culture
• Dealing with “pre-performance” nerves
• Conduct practice session for skills demonstration assessment

Day 5

• Assessments
• Skills demonstration – To be completed in the form of a 20 minute presentation by each candidate
• Learner record – To be completed in line with the brief provided and submitted by each candidate within 2 weeks of completing the course
• Project – To be completed in line with the brief provided and submitted by each candidate within 4 weeks of completing the course