Practice Is Paramount!

• We know your time is valuable. Get the most out of your busy schedule with ATD’s one-day Introduction to Training Certificate Program and practice the skills you need to be an effective trainer.

  Choose from the following practice opportunities; you’ll not only learn about these valuable topics, but also select one for practicing delivering a mini training session. You’ll give and receive feedback to validate your existing skills and continue your development.

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  Varying Learning Methods

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  Brainstorm methods that support a variety of categories to reach learners:

• presentations

• polling

• art

• demonstrations

• discussions

• games

• reading

• case studies

• experiences.

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Presenting: The Dynamic Delivery

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Participants judge trainers based on what they hear and see. Collaborate on techniques you can use to create a dynamic delivery:

• hear: volume, pitch, pace, pause, articulation, filler

• see: stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, attire.

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Delivery Techniques

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Explore approaches for changing your training techniques as needed, based on your group and environment:

techniques to use to maintain interest

• questions to ask yourself to determine whether you should adjust

• guidelines for making an adjustment.

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Asking and Responding to Questions

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Obtain tips for asking and answering questions that promote learning:

• using questions to lead participants to learning

• ideas for overcoming challenging aspects of answering questions.

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Managing Participant Behaviors

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Discuss solutions you can use to address the behaviors that impede learning:

• side conversations

• heckling

• sniping and griping

• argumentative behavior

• rambling

• a domineering personality

• clowning around

• noncooperation.

Join us on September 23 in Chicago for our next Introduction to Training Certificate Program!