Principles of Instruction
The essentials every trainer should know: the objective of training, learning theory, training styles and methods, presentation and delivery, and evaluating learning.
Course at a glance
- Length
- 8 hours
- Format
- Classroom or virtual
- Who should attend
- Anyone who trains in a classroom, on the job, virtually, or through one-on-one coaching.
What you will learn
- Define the objective of training and the principles of adult learning
- Stimulate trainee motivation
- Apply training methods and models
- Communicate effectively
- Evaluate training
Lessons
- Introduction to training
- Understanding the adult learner
- Learning theory
- Training styles and methods
- Presentation and delivery
- Evaluation
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Questions we hear
- How long is Principles of Instruction?
- 8 hours. It runs in a classroom or virtually.
- Who should attend?
- Anyone who trains in a classroom, on the job, virtually, or through one-on-one coaching.
- Does this workshop count toward Master Trainer certification?
- It is part of the Master Trainer series. See Master Trainer Certification for the full certification process.