Audience: State Agency Trainers, Facilitators, and Subject-Matter Experts
Contact Hours: 24 Hours
Instructor: Nicole Michaelis, M.A., M.P.A.; Aju James, Ph.D.; Jon Castleberry
DOP-18 Applicable: Component IV
Course Description:
This four-day program provides participants with the strategies and techniques for the effective delivery of results-oriented training programs.
Train the Trainer focuses on the fundamental concepts of adult learning and the use of active training methods. Participants in Train the Trainer will learn how to:
- Apply the principles of adult learning, group dynamics, classroom management, and participative classroom instruction;
- Lead and guide group discussions;
- Use a variety of instructional methodologies, including icebreakers, lecturettes, case studies, role plays, simulations, instructional games, debriefing activities, and closers; and
- Use instructional aides and media.
While this program is primarily designed for the novice trainer, experienced practitioners will discover new and useful techniques to add to their repertoire.
Each participant will have opportunities to facilitate activities in a safe and supportive environment.
Audience & Applicability:
This class is designed for and fully applicable to both classified and classified-exempt state agency trainers, facilitators, and subject-matter experts. All content, examples, and guidance are relevant regardless of employment status.
Registration Information:
This course is offered only as part of our Trainer Certification Program.
If you need assistance enrolling in a class, please contact dop.registrar@wv.gov.