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Instructional Techniques for Subject Matter Experts and Occasional Trainers Online

This program is designed for subject matter experts and individuals who are called upon to deliver learning in a a traditional, face-to-face learning environment. The program is facilitated online consisting of six (6) 2-hour live facilitated sessions.

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6 Sessions - 2 hours each
from $2,499
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Program Overview

Instructional Techniques for Subject Matter Experts and Occasional Trainers Online

This program, designed for the occasional trainer, is facilitated online consisting of six (6) 2hour live facilitated sessions. It is ideal for traditional trainers responsible for transferring skill and knowledge in a classroom-based, face-to-face environment.

This program is facilitated virtually, and in the context of implementing a systematic learning process in a face-to-face environment.
This program is essential for individuals whose roles have expanded to include delivering learning in a classroom-based environment. This dynamic, “fundamentals”, program provides the essential skills required to manage a traditional classroom and apply techniques specifically designed to motivate and engage learners and effectively transfer skill and knowledge. You will have plenty of opportunity to apply a systematic learning process and adult learning principles by presenting two practice lessons, based on content from your own environment. You will receive oral and written feedback from our skilled CTT+ certified program leaders and receive recordings of your lessons and feedback for personal viewing and future reference. You will experience the classroom from both a learner’s and instructor’s perspective.

Who Should Attend

Is this program right for you?

  • Professionals who are called upon occasionally to facilitate learning in a virtual environment.

  • Subject matter experts who deliver learning in a virtual classroom.

  • Experienced instructors who have been out of learning for more than a year and need a refresher course.

  • Learning and development managers who are responsible for the performance of their staff.

Key Benefits

What you will gain

  1. Learn from the best facilitators in the industry.

  2. Small classes ensure you get individual attention and expert feedback.

  3. Establish a solid grounding in the basics and build your confidence and skills from there.

  4. Immediately start using all the practical techniques you will need to be successful back on the job.

  5. Take home a comprehensive manual that supports effective adult learning during training and will be a valuable reference back on the job.

Program Objectives

What you will be able to do

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Integrate the principles of adult learning into delivery.

  • Use learner-centered lesson objectives.

  • Conduct application activities to confirm the achievement of lesson objectives.

  • Apply the Systematic Learning Process to delivery.

  • Apply motivational strategies during training.

  • Implement a variety of presentation methods.

  • Use questions to draw on learners’ knowledge and experience.

  • Respond to learners’ questions using four different methods.

  • Use instructional media to clarify content and maximize retention.

  • Incorporate relevant examples.

  • Test for understanding using questioning techniques.

  • Give and receive constructive feedback.

  • Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal behavior.

  • Improve delivery skills through application and feedback.

  • Plan continued self-development as an instructor.

Content Outline

What the program covers

  • Fundamentals of Learning

  • Introductions, objectives, overview

  • Adult Learning Principles

  • Lesson Objectives

  • Systematic Learning Process

Incorporating “VIVE”

  • Initial and Ongoing motivation

  • VIVE:

    • Variety

    • Interaction

    • Visuals

    • Examples

First practice lesson (5 to 7 minutes) and feedback

Setting Learners up for Success

  • Group Process

  • Managing the task component

  • Testing for Understanding

  • Question Levels

  • Aligning test for understanding with objectives Application and feedback

  • 4 stages of learning

Second practice lesson (7 to 10 minutes) and feedback

Managing Group Dynamics

  • Difficult Situations

  • Instructor verbal and non-verbal behaviours

  • Organizing and sequencing

★ 2 practice lessons
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