Training the trainers

It's obvious that experts simply tell their listeners what they know. But a lecture is only one of many ways to effectively pass on knowledge - yet not always the best. In this course, users will learn about and apply other methods beyond a traditional lecture. Each method is adapted to the respective phase of the classroom training.

In this crash course on didactics, get an overview of the three major models: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Also included in this course, you will find information on the roles and tasks trainers are often faced with. Finally, explore the MASTER Model and how it guides you when planning and structuring seminars.

One of the major challenges for business experts is the communicative complexity of dynamic groups. Trainers and presenters often encounter having to slow down frequent speakers, reset after disruptions, and keep composure in awkward situations. In this course, you will become familiar with these challenges and learn solutions that can help.

This e⁠-⁠learning discusses special features of online training and how to prepare an online training environment. Learn about special features in the knowledge acquisition phase and how to activate and manage participants.

One of the essential formats for the effective transfer of knowledge is face-to-face training. In this course, you will learn the basics of planning and designing a classroom training. This includes obtaining (and, if necessary, requesting) a goal-oriented briefing, elaborating on the goals of the training, planning the contents and methods, while also considering organizational challenges.

The knowledge acquisition phase is the core of your skills and practice-orientated training. It is therefore important that you pay particular attention to this part of your presentation.

The key to long-term success is transforming knowledge into actionable skills! Exercises, discussions, Q&A sessions, and role-playing activities all help in this process.

Online training is more effective when participants are regularly involved. Here we present strategies on how to achieve this.

Online training courses have different requirements than face-to-face courses. This micro describes strategies on how you can successfully impart knowledge in online sessions.

Some participants in a training session require more of your attention. Here's how to deal with five challenging types.

The group dynamics of a training typically go through five phases. As a trainer, you can guide participants through each of these phases.