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Ready to Advance Your Training Skills to the Next Level?
The Transit Workforce Center (TWC) offers two dynamic Train-the-Trainer programs designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead engaging instructor-led training sessions and create impactful courseware materials.
Level 1: Foundations of Facilitation and Instruction
This week-long course provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively facilitate instructor-led training and engage learners. Designed for new and experienced trainers, this program covers:
- Understanding the Adult Learner: Principles of adult learning theory.
- Becoming an Effective Instructor: Core skills and strategies for impactful training.
- Lesson Planning: Frameworks and strategies for structuring engaging and effective lessons.
- Facilitating Learning: Classroom-based and hands-on instructional techniques and best practices.
- Assessments and Evaluation: Measuring training effectiveness.
Level 2: Creating Courseware That Works
Building on Level 1, this program is tailored for experienced trainers looking to deepen their expertise in course design and development. Participants will apply techniques to create engaging courseware and assessments for their own training topics. Course topics include:
- Target Audience Analysis: Understanding learner needs and expectations.
- Crafting Learning Objectives: Defining strong and clear outcomes and objectives for your courses.
- Storyboarding and Lesson Planning: Designing a logical flow for your course.
- Developing Courseware Materials: Exploring formats and best practices.
- Graphic Design Basics: Principles for visual appeal, including a PowerPoint tutorial.
- Assessment Design: Creating effective ways to evaluate learning.
Class Format
Both Level 1 and Level 2 courses are conducted as week-long, instructor-led training. Courses are held on-site at your location, providing a convenient and immersive learning experience for your team.
Open-enrollment Sessions
TWC hosts open enrollment sessions for Train-the-Trainer Level 1 and Level 2 throughout the year, allowing participants to register individually. Stay informed about upcoming classes by subscribing to TWC’s newsletter and announcement list!
For more information, please complete the Train-the-Trainer interest form.