Train the Trainer & Facilitation Skills - October

This practical 1-day workshop is designed for those who deliver training or facilitate workshops within their organisation. Whether you’re new to delivering training or looking to sharpen your facilitation skills, the course provides the tools and techniques to engage participants, manage challenging situations, and deliver sessions that leave a lasting impact.

Led by experienced practitioner Chris Merriman, the day combines theory with practical exercises, ensuring you leave with the confidence and skills to deliver training that drives results.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of an effective trainer and facilitator

• Recognise your strengths and areas for development as a trainer and facilitator

• Prepare and plan impactful training and workshop sessions

• Apply tools to promote positive interaction and engagement during workshops

• Manage people and difficult situations effectively

• Conclude workshops on a positive and professional note

Course Content

The workshop covers:

1. Characteristics of a good trainer/facilitator

2. Your personal delivery style

3. Adult Learning Principles and learning styles

4. Creating an engaging workshop

5. Preparation and planning

6. Key skills for effective delivery

7. Tools to promote interaction

8. Good and poor facilitation practices

9. Managing difficult participants

10. Enabling creative thinking and decision-making

11. Ending and concluding effectively

12. Wrap-up and reflection

Who Should Attend?

• Team leaders, managers, or supervisors required to deliver training sessions

• Subject matter experts who need to share knowledge with others

• CI/Lean practitioners who run workshops and improvement sessions

• Anyone looking to develop confidence and capability in training delivery