Workshop: ATD Training Certificate -The premier train-the-trainer program

Registration:  Registration is easy. All you need to do is go to https://www.td.org/education-courses/training-certificate, find the Houston date (Oct 1-3) and enroll.  If you're a member of ATD National, you will get additional member discount!   Enter the ATD Houston chip code. (The Chapter Chip code CH7032 gives our local chapter credit when you attend the program). 

Description: Gain a practical, how-to overview of the entire training function. Through modeling of the best practices and latest techniques in training delivery, discover the 4Ps of training: Purpose & Assessment, Planning & Preparation, Presentation & Facilitation, and Performance & Evaluation. New trainers will gain a strong foundation in critical training skills and seasoned trainers will be introduced to new approaches for delivering powerful training.

• Learn the basics of adult learning theory and instructional design methodology.
• Gain a foundation in conducting a needs assessment, developing learning objectives, and evaluating the impact of your training initiatives.
• Learn and apply effective training techniques for managing participants, engaging a variety of learning styles, creating an effective positive learning environment, and managing classroom challenges.
• Develop engaging training solutions that are learner-centered.

The ATD Training Certificate content is practical and grounded in the real world, not just academic theory. This program focuses on what happens before, during, and after you deliver training, and what to do if training is not the right solution. With input from ATD’s Competency Study, we identified the competencies required by the most successful practitioners. The Training Certificate Program is aligned with the Training Delivery Area of Expertise in the ATD Competency Model.

This is a 2 day, instructor-led classroom learning course.

After this program, you will be able to:

• Describe the training cycle.
• Identify and determine the need for training—what, who, and how.
• Write effective learning objectives.
• Design participant-oriented learning materials and exercises.
• Apply adult learning concepts, develop supportive climates, and customize off-the-shelf materials.
• Use training activities and alternatives to lecture, strategize for different learning needs, and create effective questioning techniques.
• Prepare properly for a training session, and prepare participants to foster learning.
• Manage and encourage participants of all backgrounds and learning styles.
• Address challenging participants and behaviors.
• Present and facilitate a training program, including use of audio visuals and handouts.
• Evaluate program impact at different levels using a variety of methods.
• Identify the five levels of evaluation.