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Quick Look Course Summary:Train the Trainer Essentials Course (1 day)
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Length: 1 day(s)
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Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 5,654 EX VAT 3 Person R 3,982 EX VAT 10 Person R 2,954 EX VAT
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Certification Type:Non-Accredited
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Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.
Train-The-Trainer – self-paced online, 6 months’ access: R950 per learner (ex VAT); teams of 10 or more pay less.
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Train the Trainer Essentials Course (1 day)
Your subject experts and supervisors can plan and deliver a short, interactive training session that changes how people work.
Much in-house training is delivered by people who know their subject well but have never been shown how to train. The result is information-heavy sessions, slides read aloud and little change back at work. This one-day train the trainer workshop gives subject experts, supervisors and new trainers a simple, reliable method for turning what they know into a session that people remember and use.
Delegates learn the difference between training and facilitation, how to find out what participants need, and how to review material and close the gaps. They build a lesson plan with realistic timings and a back-up plan, choose activities that suit the audience, prepare the room and resources, open a session well, keep it interactive, and deal with difficult participants and sensitive topics.
The day is hands-on: delegates leave with a reusable lesson plan template and a session plan for a topic of their own. Organisations that need more depth can follow on with the three-day Train the Trainer (Facilitator Training) course.
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Why this course
For your organisation
- Subject experts who pass on their knowledge in a structured way
- Consistent in-house training that does not depend on outside providers
- Knowledge kept in the business when experienced staff move on
- Training sessions that lead to visible change at work
For your delegates
- A lesson plan template to reuse for every session
- Practical tips on visual aids, activities and timing
- Techniques for handling interruptions and difficult participants
- Confidence to stand up and train colleagues
What delegates will be able to do
- Distinguish training from facilitation and choose the right approach
- Identify what participants need and review existing material for gaps
- Build a lesson plan with timings, spare time and a back-up plan
- Choose and run activities that suit the audience and the outcome
- Prepare materials, participant information and the training venue
- Use visual aids, discussion and group work to keep a session interactive
- Handle difficult participants, interruptions and sensitive topics professionally
Who should attend
HR practitioners, managers and team leaders, subject matter experts, supervisors, emerging leaders, learning and development staff and new trainers who are asked to train colleagues, induct new staff or run short in-house sessions.
Course outline
Day 1 – Planning and delivering a training session
Training and facilitation
- Workshop objectives and what makes training stick
- How training differs from facilitation
- Which approach suits which situation
Preparing the content
- Finding out what participants need
- Reviewing material and closing the gaps
- Building a lesson plan: outcomes, sequence and timings
- Adding spare time and preparing a plan B
Choosing activities
- Types of activities and when to use them
- Keeping a box of props and quick activities ready
- What to do when an activity goes wrong
Getting ready and starting well
- Materials list and participant information
- Setting up the training room or virtual room
- Welcoming participants and opening with an icebreaker
Delivering and keeping it interactive
- Using slides, flipcharts, whiteboards and video
- Handouts and supporting materials
- Discussion, group work and sticky-note techniques
- Reading the room and timing breaks
Difficult participants and tough topics
- Ground rules and handling interruptions
- Common challenges and practical responses
- Adapting content for sensitive issues and managing the discussion
- Key learnings, action plan and evaluation
How it is delivered
One day, 08:30-16:00. In person at your offices anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue, or live online. One delegate or a group of up to 20. Workbook, lesson plan template and a personal action plan included. We deliver it at your offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and anywhere else in South Africa, at a BOTI venue in Johannesburg, or live online for teams in different places.
What our clients say
“We have been very impressed with their service and rollout of the training.”
“Throughout both interventions, BOTI demonstrated a high level of professionalism, subject matter expertise, and commitment to quality training delivery. Their ability to effectively manage virtual learning environments and engage participants contributed significantly to the success of the programmes.”
“We were particularly impressed by the quality of facilitation and the practical relevance of the content presented. The programme was delivered with professionalism, clarity, and a strong emphasis on real-world application”
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Frequently asked questions
Can you run this course at our offices?
Yes. We train at client premises anywhere in South Africa, and can also host the course at a BOTI venue or deliver it live online.
How many people can attend?
From one delegate to groups of about 20. The price per delegate drops as the group grows – see the price table, or ask us for a quote.
Is it accredited?
No – it is a non-accredited short course and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance. If you need a credit-bearing route, ask us about the QCTO Workplace-Based Practitioner skills programme.
Can delegates prepare a session on our own content?
Yes. Delegates bring a topic they need to train, and the lesson-planning exercise is built around it.
Is there a longer version?
Yes. The two-day Facilitation Skills course adds a day on facilitating meetings and workshops, and the three-day Train the Trainer (Facilitator Training) course adds adult learning, session design and evaluation.
Can you run this course in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban?
Yes. We train on site at your offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and across South Africa, at a BOTI venue in Johannesburg, or live online so a team spread over several offices can attend together.
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