WSA Courses – Train the Trainer: peer training and facilitation

Course title: Train the Trainer

Duration: One day

Customisation: This course can be tailored to your context and needs

A tabletop covered in old postcards during a Train the trainer session. Several hands reach in, each picking up a card.

For those seeking to deliver a positive training experience. WSA Community’s Train the Trainer peer training and facilitation course considers different learning styles and how to create a productive learning environment.

 

Working in small groups or individually, participants will practice delivering an aspect of training to the rest of the group and receive encouraging peer feedback.

Who is this course for?

 

  • People working with communities, or active within their community, who want to develop their understanding of training theory of practice.
  • The course will support all participants to harness their skills and practice training delivery.

What outcomes can I expect?

 

  • A clear understanding of what you need to put in place to deliver a positive training experience.

  • Enhanced traiing skills and confidence.
  • Understanding of the facilitation skills needed to help in the role.

What will I learn?

 

  • What skills are needed to deliver a positive training experience?
  • How do people learn and how can you manage and respond to different learners needs?
  • What is the role of a peer trainer and how can the peer experience build confidence and identity?
  • What facilitation skills can you use to support training?
  • What are the range of training tools or ideas you can use for your context? (with an opportunity to practice)
  • The principles of evaluation and how and why we measure training.

What tools and knowledge will I take away?

 

  • A range of potential training tools.
  • An appreciation of different learning styles and how to create a productive learning environment. 

  • Experience delivering training.
  • Constructive feedback from your peers.