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Developing trainer skills - theory and practical training to train others

Derek Stockley provides a wide range of training options for trainer development, for team leaders, supervisors, managers, training officers and human resources officers. Options include train the trainer, facilitation skills development and public speaking/presentation skills training. Both in-house and public training programs are available.

Summary of options available

For up to four participants

Participation in a public training course is probably the best option.You can enrol in:

A two day public Train the Trainer course in Melbourne or Sydney.

A one day public Advanced Train the Trainer course in Melbourne.

Certificate 1V in Training and Assessment

A one day public Facilitation Skills course in Melbourne or Sydney.

A one day public Presentation/Public Speaking course in Melbourne.

For a specific training need, individuals or groups of four or less can register their interest or learn more about the on-demand service at: On-demand Service Explanation or register directly at On-demand Training Registration.

Five or more participants

Companies and other organisations with five or more to be trained can request further information and a quotation through the in-house training request page or learn more about inhouse training at: in-house training explanation. This can be for a brief, specialist course or a comprehensive program based on a specific need.

Options for trainer development

As explained in Train the Trainer, a variety of different development options currently exist for team leaders, managers and trainers.

The new Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is one choice. Where formal training qualifications are required, the certificate is normally the best option, see: Cert 1V in Training and Assessment.

For some, the certificate may exceed their requirements. Training may be a part of their normal work, but their skill requirement might be quite specific. For example, the training conducted may consist solely of one-on-one or on-the-job (OTJ) training. Group training techniques, although interesting, may be not applicable. A specific, short train the trainer program can meet this specific training need.

Questions to consider are:

• How relevant will the certificate content be?
• Is the content relevant to my training activities?
• Is it worth spending the money, time and effort to gain the new qualification?
• Will I be required to have the qualification? Now or in the future?

Derek Stockley provides a wide range of options.

An example of the content of a train-the-trainer program is explained at: Trainer Training Course Design.

Derek Stockley conducts a: Train the Trainer Public Course in Sydney and Melbourne.

Others may have attained the certificate, but wish to enhance or further develop their understanding of training techniques or methods. An advanced train the trainer program would meet this skill requirement, see: Advanced Train the Trainer.

Communication, public speaking and presentation skills can be a related or different training need. See: general training courses or Presentation Skills Training.

Facilitation Skills Training is another variation.

Practical or theory based training

Needs can be skill or theory related. Some may wish to develop practical skills. They might want help in designing and/or presenting training sessions. They may wish to receive feedback from peers and trainers on their training style, speaking skills, use of aids, general facilitation skills and the like. They may be looking for ideas and specific tips and techniques that will improve the quality and effectiveness of their training.

Others may have the practical training skills. Their need is to increase their exposure to the theory behind training. They may wish to explore training needs analysis methods, blended learning, e-learning, simulation development and other specific topics.

A variety of approaches can be used to design training that meets the diversity of training needs described above.

Firstly, a variety of methods can be used. Options include "class room" training and elearning/online training methods, or a combination, which is called blended learning.

Course lengths can vary. The training can be intensive or spread over a period of time.

Training experience

Derek has been designing and conducting train the trainer programs for over 25 years. He has conducted two or three day certificate level courses on the following topics:

Training Needs Analysis
Train the Trainer
Advanced Train the Trainer
Designing Training Programs
Evaluating Training
Writing Competency Standards
Managing Training

Derek can design and develop a training program specifically related to your organisation’s needs.

Further information

For other development options, see also: Presentation Skills.

Public courses are shown at: Melbourne Public Training Courses.

For training consulting, see: Training Courses and Consulting.

This page was last reviewed on 24 September 2008.