The goal of this course is to improve the effectiveness of those involved in the preparation and delivery of learning programmes. The course will enable you to: • Apply the principles of adult learning to the design and development of training programmes • Analyse the learning needs of your target population • Select the appropriate learning approach and media to meet those needs • Develop high quality, high impact active learning materials • Develop effective training plans for groups of employees • Conduct highly effective training and facilitated learning sessions • Evaluate the effectiveness of your training programmes • Plan for your Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

This course is aimed at anyone who is intending to be, or is currently involved in, the development and delivery of training and who wishes to improve their training and facilitation skills.

About 30% of the workshop time is devoted to
instruction and examples. 70% of the time is spent on
group activities, exercises, case studies and
simulations. These activities are designed to give you
practice and build your confidence in managing
yourself and your time.


The Role of the Training Instructor
• How people learn: Kolb’s Learning Cycle
• Training and learning what’s the difference?
• Adult learning: Ten Principles
• How do you learn? Assessment of your learning style.

Analysis of Learning Needs
• How to identify and analyse learning needs
• Job observation and task analysis
• Practice in learning needs analysis

Developing the Learning Solution
• How to identify learning objectives
• Selecting the learning approach and media e.g. classroom, video, e-learning,

Developing the Training Plan
• How to develop a training plan and programme outline
• Implementing the Learning Cycle
• How to promote Active Learning
• Managing training time
• Practice in training plan development

Preparing the Learning Materials
• How to prepare active learning materials
• How to prepare practical examples, exercises and scenarios
• How to prepare highly effective visual aids
• Practice in developing active learning materials and visual aids

In Front of the Class
• How to prepare for a training session
• How to make an effective presentation
• How to facilitate group discussions and activities
• How to give constructive feedback
• Training management – how to manage time and difficult situations
• Practice in preparation
• Individual training presentations

Evaluating Effectiveness
• The purposes of evaluation
• How to measure the impact and benefits of the learning programme
• How to assess workplace performance
• How to prepare a continuous improvement programme
• How to evaluate your own training

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• References and resources for professional development
• Individual action planning for Continuous Professional Development
• Individual delegate feedback and coaching sessions