Trainer Essential Skills (A self-study course with a coaching session)
Become a professional trainer. This six modules self-study course is combined with a one-to-one coaching session with the instructor to provide a comprehensive look at the role and function of a trainer. This self-study online course gives participants the tools and techniques for a systematic approach to training others effectively.
Introduction
Training is an essential element of the United Nations’ strategy to address the ever increasingly challenges of today’s world. In fact, a significant portion of UN system organizations’ financial resources are dedicated to the continued development of UN staff. Training is often also a key instrument in programs and activities to achieve UN goals such as developing national capacity
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able:
- Describe the role of the trainer
- Recognize differences among learners
- Identify various learning styles.
- Conduct a needs assessment
- Incorporate training methods to address varying learning styles
- Write action-oriented, measurable learning objectives
- Write an instructional plan
- Select appropriate instructional methods based on the content and objectives
- Determine training materials needed for a training application
- Describe typical visual aids and their use
- Deliver training in a positive and interactive way
- Manage a group of participants in the classroom
- Develop an evaluation plan
Course Methodology
This course is delivered entirely online. It is a self-paced course that participants can start at any time and complete activities at their own pace. Once started, the participant is required to complete all activities within 3 months. When the participant has completed all required activities, a one-to-one coaching session will be schedule with the course instructor. At the end of the coaching session, the will be required to complete the end of course questionnaire and get a certificate. There is no weekly webinar in this course.
Course Contents
Topic 1: Role of a trainer and understanding adult learners
Topic 2: Conduct a Needs Assessment and Writing Learning Objectives.
Topic 3: Designing and Developing Training Programs
Topic 4: Developing Training Materials
Topic 5: Delivering Effective Training
Topic 6: Evaluating Training and Conclusion
Topic 7: Coaching session with instructor
Target Audience
This course is for anyone involved in organizing learning and training events to develop others. These include trainers, facilitators, managers, leaders, resource persons, instructors, etc.
