Train the Trainer Unit I: Design and Development of Training Programs

Gain the knowledge and skills to create compelling and effective training programs. Learn how to effectively manage what happens before, during and after training. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in professional training using the ADDIE model as a framework.

This course can be applied to the Train the Trainer Certificate.

Instructor

Rodney (Buck) Hillestad

Rodney (Buck) Hillestad is founder and president of Hillestad Learning Technologies, a training and development company specializing in training design and delivery, along with leadership/managerial, and team skills. Buck regularly delivers classes for the University of Wisconsin extensions and is ... read more

Who Should Attend

Training and development managers
Managers and supervisors
New or experienced trainers
HR professionals
Consultants
Anyone who wants to design a customized program from the ground up

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Analyze corporate culture to align with training outcomes
Identify the most effective approach to your training design
Understand the fundamentals of adult learning methodologies
Discover innovative ways to design training that accelerates the learning process
Learn methods for conducting a needs assessment
Create your map – for program and learning objectives
Design experiential learning cycles
Pick the design process that works for you and your project
Develop a training evaluation strategy

Course Outline/Topics

Day 1

8:30am-12pm

Assessment

Establishing and Aligning Training to Organizational Goals, Culture and Vision

12-12:30pm

Lunch

12:30-4:30pm

Assessment, continued

Day 2

8:30am-12pm

Design

Approaches to Training
Adult Learning
Accelerated Learning

12-12:30pm

Lunch

12:30-4:30pm

Development

Needs Assessment

Day 3

8:30am-12pm

Implementation

Learning Objectives
Designing, Delivery and Reinforcing Methods to Optimize Learning

12-12:30pm

Lunch

12:30-4:30pm

Evaluation

Sessions include a morning and afternoon 15 min. break.

Notes

Lunch and snacks are provided each day. Discounted parking is also available for those who park in the adjacent Grand Avenue parking structure.

Testimonials

"I thought Buck was fantastic. As the manager of training at my company, I’m pretty picky about trainers, but he did a great job." — Rory Karle, Henry Schein Veterinary Solutions, 2017

"Excellent course – the relevance and real-world applications/examples were fantastic!" — John Feider, 2017