Train The Trainer (TOT)

Course Overview

The Train the Trainer (TOT) course is designed to prepare participants to become effective
trainers and facilitators. It provides essential tools for designing and delivering impactful training
sessions, grounded in adult learning principles, instructional design, and training evaluation. The
course combines both theoretical and practical elements, culminating in a final individual
presentation.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role and key skills of an effective trainer
• Apply adult learning principles to training sessions
• Design structured, engaging training programs and materials
• Enhance delivery and facilitation techniques
• Evaluate training impact and improve training return on investment (ROI)
• Build a professional development path in the training and development field

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Training

Roles, responsibilities, and trainer characteristics; overview of methodologies

2. Adult Learning Principles

Learning styles, engagement strategies, and adult learning theories

3. Training Needs Analysis

Identifying learning objectives, performance goals, and planning strategy

4. Instructional Design

Developing content, structuring sessions, and using multimedia tools

5. Training Delivery Techniques

Enhancing presentation skills, group facilitation, and communication

6. Training Evaluation & ROI

Measuring effectiveness, collecting data, and calculating ROI

7. Training Career Development

Exploring career paths, personal development planning, and professional networking

Prerequisites

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A background in presentations
• A background in communication skills

Estimated Time to Completion

• Credit Hours: 60 total hours
• Format: 8 hybrid (online & physical) sessions
• Session Length: 3–4 hours/session
• Schedule: Every Saturday
• Final assessment: Individual presentation on a preferred topic

Certificates & Fees