Train the Trainer Introduction

IntroductionTrain the Trainers training program is designed to meet organizations need to train their executives, officers to be good trainers to that the organizations can reduce their dependency on external training organizations.Organizations need to conduct training for their employees to bring change in Skills.Skill change may be required due to: Change in procedures Change in process Change in organizational structure To update or strengthen knowledge To strengthen decision making ability To bring change in attitude Objectives and targetsSkills needed in TrainersSome believe that only subject expertise is needed to be able to be a good trainer, but this is not true.A Trainer must have 4Cs as skills: Comprehension Conceptualization Creativity and ConductComprehensionis all about subject knowledge, trainers expertise and capability.Conceptualizationis his/her ability to dream or visualize design of a training course (we will see how to design a training course during Training Process)Creativityis art of making presentations, use of proper color, font size, graphic design, charting etc.Conductis art of presentation.In addition to 4Cs, trainer must possess host of personal qualities such as: Personal skills Confidence Voice modulation Adjusting to environment Ability to listen Theatrical skills Flexible Cools headed Desire to learn Ability to relate Sense of humor

Training ProcessThe training process is a cycle, which starts from determining need, fulfilling the need and verifying that need is fulfilled.The Training process is 4Ds: Determine (Requires Comprehension skill) Design and Development (Requires Conceptualization and Creativity skill) Deployment (Requires Conduct skill) Determine (Requires Comprehension skill)ContentsFollowing topics are covered in the presentation with ice breakers, motivational cartoons, image based stories and much more: 1. Why We Need Training 2. Why Train the Trainers 3. Teaching or Training 4. Trainer Potential 5. Training Ability and Skills 6. Training Process 7. Practice Sessions 8. Discussion on Practice SessionsThe training package consists of Presentation in PowerPoint with trainer notes giving text of full speech and instructions to conduct training program.