Monthly Archives: April 2021

As a trainer, we have a unique opportunity, sometimes a “once in a lifetime” chance to pass on what we know so that others can learn.  When we pass these on, it gives them a chance to use that knowledge or skill and even then, for them to pass it on.

Imagine the effect of this in Business?  What would happen if you created a culture of being able to share “best practice” for everyone to do the best things in the best way?  This is why as a Trainer, in your sessions you need not only to pass on your knowledge, but you need to bring out the best from your audience.  The very best Trainers learn themselves but also learn from the experiences and knowledge of their audience which brings one of my favourite phrases to the fore – “Every day is a learning day” because it truly is!  Shared experiences and stories from your audience too, brings out the best in any session making memorable learning for the right reasons; what priceless “nuggets” of learning can be taken away?  You want

Most people say they are nervous upon arrival about what's ahead of them in nearly every training course I have delivered on our Train the Trainer courses. As a trainer, it's one of my most important jobs to put everyone at ease as soon as they arrive, but we are human too and even as professional trainers, we've all been there too! So, what can we do personally to ease those nerves and be better prepared to learn?

You know those questions you ask in your head: What's the place/session/day going to be like? What's the trainer going to be like? What are the other people going to be like? Will I know anyone? Am I going to be asked questions? What time will I finish? How am I going to get there? Etc. Taking the unknowns out and being prepared properly are going to help you get the best out of your training course, so here are my 5 top tips:

Read up, do your homework! - Training should always come with some form of joining instructions or directions via email/letter etc, with full details

On our PTT Train the Trainer courses, a common statement is that people take so much from our training. We teach some fantastic skills and techniques, and it gives us a massive boost when we are told how much has been learnt attending our courses. You can see what delegates say on our Trustpilot page here.

What is more and more apparent from teaching hundreds of people over the years is that there is a crucial area that comes up repeatedly.

From the first PTT Train the Trainer course I delivered in 2005 to the last class I delivered this week, the same point appears again and again; on most courses, someone will say it, and it is simple:

YOU DON'T NEED POWERPOINT TO DELIVER TRAINING

Our delegates realise that the best trainers don't rely on PowerPoint; the best trainers use skills we teach to engage and facilitate learning.

Recently I even discussed with an enquiry who actually said to me "I just want him to read the PowerPoint slides". This mindset is often associated with people who don't