TRAIN THE TRAINER
Build trainers people genuinely want to learn from.
A practical, high-impact 2-day programme for organisations who want their trainers, facilitators and subject matter experts to design and deliver learning that is clear, engaging and memorable.
What this programme is designed to do
Train the Trainer helps participants strengthen the full learning journey - from identifying whether training is the right solution, to designing fit-for-purpose sessions, facilitating with confidence and creating the conditions for learning to stick.
It is ideal for new and developing trainers, as well as experienced facilitators who want to refresh their practice, sharpen their design decisions, and become more intentional in how they hold the room.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
A focused 2-day learning experience
Day 1 - Design and delivery foundations
Participants explore what makes an outstanding trainer, how adults learn and how to design relevant, purposeful learning experiences that match learner needs and context.
Day 2 - Practice, feedback and refinement
Participants apply what they have learned by designing and delivering a workshop, receiving feedback and developing greater confidence in their own facilitation style.
HOW PEOPLE LEARN ON THE PROGRAMME
Practical, participative and immediately usable
Interactive practice
Group activities, practical exercises and live application throughout.
Reflection and discussion
Space to think, question, share experience and learn from others.
Feedback that builds confidence
Peer review, facilitator feedback and practical refinement of approach.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL DEVELOP
Core trainer capability, plus stronger facilitation practice
Training design and delivery
• Defining the role and qualities of an effective trainer
• Understanding when training is — and is not — the right solution
• Designing fit-for-purpose learning from inception to evaluation
• Writing clear objectives and aligning them to learner needs
• Matching activities to different learning preferences and contexts
• Creating engaging in-person and virtual learning experiences
• Avoiding passive, low-energy webinar design
• Managing energy, pace and participation throughout a session
Facilitation, confidence and room dynamics
• Building psychologically safe environments for learning
• Facilitating discussion through stronger listening and questioning
• Thinking on your feet when sessions need to adapt
• Handling challenge, resistance and difficult participant dynamics
• Supporting balanced discussion without taking sides
• Navigating power dynamics so more voices can be heard
• Designing memorable learning journeys that help learning stick
• Integrating online and offline learning effectively
WHO THIS IS FOR
Best suited for teams who want practical improvement, not theory-heavy training
This programme is ideal for:
• New trainers who need strong foundations
• Subject matter experts moving into training delivery
• Internal facilitators who want more structure and confidence
• People professionals, managers and team leads who deliver workshops
• Experienced trainers who want to refresh and elevate their practice
Typical outcomes for organisations:
• More confident and credible trainers
• More engaging and effective learning experiences
• Stronger facilitation across in-person and virtual settings
• Greater consistency in training quality
• Learning experiences that participants remember and use
Looking for ongoing facilitator development?
FOR EXPERIENCED FACILITATORS
If you are already confident with the fundamentals and want to deepen your practice even further, the Facilitation Masterclass Series offers advanced development across topics such as group dynamics, psychological safety, sticky learning and online facilitation.
Unlock the potential of your training team
If you want to strengthen the way your people design and deliver learning, let's talk about how this programme could work for your organisation.