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Train the Trainer Course 1 day

Give your trainers the skills they need to deliver the best possible training for your organisation. This course will show you how to properly prepare your training material and communicate your message clearly, using mnemonics and visual aids to help with memory. Learn why you should break down your training into manageable chunks and sum-up.

Available as live online training via Microsoft Teams, or as bespoke in-house training tailored to your organisation.

★★★★★
"Really informative, very thorough and gave enough chance to take notes. The trainer was excellent; very knowledgeable and presented the material in an engaging and accessible way." - Rebecca Edwards, Arebyte Gallery
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Established 1997
6 CPD Hours
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Course Overview

What is Train the Trainer?

Effective training is not simply a matter of knowing your subject. A trainer's first obligation is to be knowledgeable, but knowledge alone is not enough; trainers must also understand how people learn, and master the specific communication skills that transfer information from one mind to another without loss, confusion or omission.

This one-day programme teaches you how to organise and present your material in the most learner-friendly way. The morning session explores the psychology of learning: how to motivate people to engage with new information, how to make content easily understandable, and how to use repetition, association and structured examples to ensure material stays in the mind long after the session ends. Unlike our accelerated learning training, which helps individuals absorb information as learners, this course focuses on the skills you need as the person delivering the training.

The afternoon develops the performance and delivery aspects of training: voice tone, body language and a set of special training techniques that sustain attention, prevent information overload and create an active, participative learning environment. Delegates also examine the difference between passive and active learning and practise putting good training theory into immediate practice.

This course is distinct from our coaching and mentoring training, which focuses on one-to-one development relationships. This programme teaches the skills needed to design and deliver group training sessions that genuinely transfer knowledge and build capability across a team or organisation. Each delegate leaves with a written action plan they can implement the moment they return to work.

Core Skills

The Key Skills Covered

This course is built around six evidence-based training delivery skills. Mastering each of these enables you to transfer knowledge quickly, clearly and in a way that learners will remember and use.

  1. 1

    Motivating Learners to Learn

    Before any learning can take place, learners must want to engage. You will explore the psychology of motivation in a training context: why people resist new information, how to create genuine interest in your subject, and how to frame content so that delegates see its personal relevance and value immediately.

  2. 2

    Making Information Understandable

    Complex information is only useful if it can be understood clearly by the people receiving it. You will learn how to break down difficult concepts into logical, digestible steps, use concrete examples and analogies to bridge the gap between the familiar and the unfamiliar, and structure explanations so they build progressively on what delegates already know.

  3. 3

    Making Information Memorable

    Information that is not retained is information wasted. You will learn how the memory works and apply practical techniques including repetition, association and structured review to maximise the amount of content delegates carry with them after the training ends. Memorable training has lasting impact.

  4. 4

    The Proper Use of Words

    The words a trainer chooses either clarify or confuse. You will practise selecting precise, unambiguous language that conveys exactly the right meaning, avoiding jargon, vague abstractions and negative framing. Good word choice is a trainable skill that dramatically improves the quality of knowledge transfer.

  5. 5

    Voice Tone and Body Language

    A trainer communicates far more than words alone. You will develop your awareness and control of voice tone, pace, pitch and volume, as well as posture, eye contact and gesture, so that every aspect of your delivery reinforces your message and keeps your audience attentive and receptive throughout the session.

  6. 6

    Special Training Techniques

    Expert trainers use a repertoire of specialist techniques to maintain engagement and deepen learning: illustrative examples, physical involvement and active learning exercises, well-timed repetition and the discipline of never overwhelming an audience with too much information at once. You will leave with this full repertoire ready to use.

Who Is This Course For?

Who Should Attend This Train the Trainer Course?

Designed for anyone responsible for training others; whether in a formal training role or as a manager or specialist who regularly needs to pass on skills and knowledge to colleagues.

Managers Who Train Their Teams

Learn to pass on skills and knowledge effectively in team meetings, inductions and on-the-job training sessions.

New and Trainee Trainers

Build a solid foundation of training technique from day one and avoid the common errors that undermine even knowledgeable presenters.

HR and L&D Professionals

Develop the specific delivery skills to make your training programmes more engaging, effective and memorable.

Subject Matter Experts

Learn how to translate deep technical knowledge into training that non-specialists can absorb, understand and apply.

Also valuable for HR and L&D professionals who design or oversee training programmes, subject matter experts transitioning into a training role, and experienced trainers looking to sharpen their technique and eliminate ingrained errors.

Course Agenda

Train the Trainer Course Details

AM

Morning Session • The psychology of learning and knowledge transfer

Establish the principles that make training effective and begin developing the practical skills to motivate learners, simplify complex information and structure content for maximum retention.

The purpose of this course is to initiate a process of rapid improvement by achieving a shared understanding of the correct knowledge and skills a trainer must employ to reach their training goals. Training people requires mastery of specialised communication skills; this course teaches you those skills in a structured, practical way. By the end of the day, you will know how to present your message without causing any loss, confusion, error or omission in the minds of your listeners.
Learning requires genuine engagement; a passive or resistant audience will not retain what you teach them no matter how accurate or well-organised your material is. We explore the psychology of motivation in a training context: what creates genuine desire to learn, how to frame your content so delegates see its personal relevance immediately, and how to sustain that motivation throughout a full training day.
The gap between knowing something and being able to explain it clearly is significant. This session provides practical tools for bridging that gap: breaking complex concepts into logical steps, using concrete real-world examples that connect new ideas to existing knowledge, and structuring explanations so they build progressively rather than overwhelming the learner at the outset.
Understanding information during a session is not the same as retaining it afterwards. We examine how memory works and apply three principles that maximise long-term retention: repetition spaced throughout the session, deliberate association of new material with what learners already know, and the use of vivid, concrete examples that give abstract ideas a mental anchor.
Imprecise language is one of the most common causes of confusion in a training room. You will practise selecting clear, specific, unambiguous words that convey exactly one meaning to your audience, avoiding jargon, generalisations and negative framing that distract from the message. Good word choice is a trainable skill and one that immediately improves the quality of every training session you deliver.
PM

Afternoon Session • Delivery, performance and putting theory into practice

Develop the performance skills of expert training delivery: voice tone, body language and a repertoire of special techniques that sustain attention, prevent overload and turn passive listening into active learning.

Voice tone, pace, pitch and volume are powerful tools for directing attention and signalling the relative importance of ideas. A monotone delivery quickly loses an audience; deliberate variation in how you speak makes content feel energetic, emphasises key points and signals transitions between sections. You will develop your vocal awareness and practise using tone deliberately as a training tool.
A trainer communicates continuously through posture, movement, eye contact, facial expressions and gesture, all of which either reinforce or undermine the spoken message. You will explore the specific body language that projects confidence and authority in a training context, as well as the common habits that signal nervousness or detachment and how to correct them.
Expert trainers use a repertoire of specific techniques beyond good explanation: the strategic use of illustrative examples and analogies; physical involvement and active learning exercises that engage delegates kinaesthetically; well-timed repetition that reinforces rather than bores; and the discipline of presenting one idea at a time so that learners are never overwhelmed. You will study and practise each of these techniques in turn.
Repetition is the mother of skill in a training context, but it must be used strategically. Repeating the same words in the same way produces boredom; reiterating a key point through a different example, a summary question or a paired discussion exercise reinforces learning without becoming tedious. We will show you how to build repetition into your session structure naturally and unobtrusively.
Sustained attention is not a given, particularly in a long training day. Delegates' focus naturally dips at predictable intervals, and skilled trainers design their sessions to counteract this. You will learn how to open a session in a way that commands immediate attention, how to vary pace, format and activity to maintain engagement, and how to re-engage an audience that has started to drift.
The afternoon closes with a practical application session in which delegates put the skills covered throughout the day into immediate practice in a safe, constructive environment. You will deliver a short training segment and receive structured feedback that identifies your strengths and the most impactful areas for improvement. Each delegate leaves with a written action plan specifying the changes they will implement immediately on returning to work.

Availability and Pricing

Delivery Options

Choose the delivery format that best fits your schedule and team.

All options deliver the same high-quality content.

Online Live Training

£350 +VAT

per delegate

Interactive live sessions delivered via Teams using our superior green-screen technology.

  • Same content as face-to-face
  • Learn from home or office
  • Delivered via MS Teams
  • Laptop or tablet with webcam
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Bespoke In-House

£2250+VAT

per training day

We come to you. Training delivered at your premises, tailored to your team's specific needs.

  • Your premises or online
  • Tailored to your organisation
  • Dates to suit your schedule
  • We can train in your timezone
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All Our Training Includes

Full 1 day of expert training delivered by an experienced trainer
CPD-endorsed course: 6 CPD training hours (plus 2-3 additional hours via post-course online learning)
Full digital interactive course notes
Official training certificate
Access to free additional training material via our post-course portal
3 months of free telephone coaching while you implement your learning

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Upcoming Dates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Course FAQs

You can book directly online via our course dates page, call us on 020 3856 3037, or make an enquiry and we will call you back. We accept payment by BACS, cheque or credit card. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email with full joining instructions.
Yes. We can deliver this course exclusively for your team at your premises or online, on dates to suit you. Bespoke in-house training is priced per day rather than per delegate, making it cost-effective for groups of four or more. We can also tailor the content to address your organisation's specific challenges.
An effective trainer needs four categories of skill: subject knowledge (you must know your material thoroughly); communication skills (the ability to explain, motivate and engage); self-presentation skills (voice tone, body language and professional delivery); and learning facilitation skills (understanding how people absorb, process and retain new information). This course focuses specifically on the second, third and fourth of these, working on the assumption that delegates already possess the subject knowledge they need to teach.
Training becomes interesting when it is relevant, varied and active. Relevance means showing learners specifically how the content applies to their work and why it matters to them personally. Variety means mixing explanation, examples, exercises, discussion and review so the session does not become repetitive. Active means involving learners physically and mentally rather than expecting them to sit and listen passively. This course covers all three dimensions in depth and gives you practical techniques for each.
Yes, the training is highly interactive. Sessions include group discussions, exercises, case studies and individual action planning. The trainer actively teaches expert content rather than simply facilitating discussion, so delegates leave with structured knowledge they can apply immediately. The style is engaging and practical throughout.
The most powerful tools for creating memorable training are: repetition spaced throughout and after the session; concrete examples and analogies that give abstract ideas a vivid mental anchor; association of new content with things delegates already know well; and active involvement, because information that learners apply during the session is retained far more reliably than information they only hear. We cover all of these techniques in the morning session and show you how to build them into any training programme you deliver.
Delegates come from a wide range of roles and industries. Many are line managers or team leaders who regularly need to train new starters or pass on procedural knowledge to their teams. Others are HR or learning and development professionals who want to improve the quality of their delivery. Subject matter experts who have been asked to step into a training role attend to develop confidence and technique. Experienced trainers also attend to challenge and refresh their approach. What all delegates share is a commitment to making their training genuinely effective rather than merely adequate.
Open courses run from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Delegates are welcome to arrive from 8:45 am; tea and coffee are available from that time. The course includes mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks plus a lunch break.

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On This Page

  1. 1 Course Overview
  2. 2 Key Skills
  3. 3 Who Should Attend
  4. 4 Course Agenda
  5. 5 Delivery Options
  6. 6 Upcoming Dates
  7. 7 FAQs

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★★★★★

"Presented online via Teams: Brilliant content, full details of each subject well presented. Wonderful communication. Very well presented, verbally, physically and mentally. Chris (the trainer) was very polite and kind, we had a good laugh and a wonderful time. 10/10 for demonstrating a clear understanding, not one fault within the whole course "

Charlie Brocklebank

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★★★★★

"The course was very informative and interesting and I learnt a lot on how to put things across in a leaner, more constructive way to keep the colleague interested in my training methods. Chris the trainer was very good at getting points across on how to make training methods easier and more understandable, for both me and the person I will be training in the future. Online virtual live delivery: I've never done anything like this before and was surprised at how organized and well it went and know it will probably be the future in how courses are delivered. "

Carl Richardson

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★★★★★

"Everything was beneficial, but most of all I have learned how to structure information without overwhelming people. Chris is very clear and engaging, he made everyone comfortable to get involved."

Evelina Vaseviciute

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