Training people

Effective training is essential in schools for developing staff skills, sharing best practices, and maintaining high standards. Whether delivering induction sessions, upskilling colleagues, or leading workshops, confident and competent trainers help ensure knowledge is transferred clearly and effectively.

This practical, step-by-step course equips staff with the skills, techniques, and confidence to plan, deliver, and evaluate training for others. Participants learn how to prepare materials, engage participants, handle challenges, and ensure training is meaningful and impactful.

The course includes video presentations, downloadable notes, practical exercises, and a completion assignment, allowing participants to apply learning immediately in their own training sessions.

• Purposes of training – understanding why and when to train others

• Preparation for training – planning objectives, audience, and structure

• Materials – options for creating, sourcing, and using training resources effectively

• Delivery skills and techniques – engaging participants, clear communication, and maintaining energy

• Dealing with difficult participants – strategies for managing resistance or disengagement

• The importance of feedback – how and when to collect feedback to improve training

 Outcomes - By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Plan and structure effective training sessions tailored to their audience.

• Create and use materials that support clear learning outcomes.

• Deliver training confidently, using engaging methods and communication skills.

• Manage challenging participants professionally and constructively.

• Gather and use feedback to enhance future training sessions.