Virtual Trainer Skills

1-2 Day Programme

A 1 - 2 day programme that can be run independently or as an addition to the Trainer Skills programme. This workshop has been designed to give trainer's a detailed understanding of the principles of designing and delivering highly effectivevirtual training sessions.

Trainers will be able to identify the critical success factors for delivering virtual training and will learn how to adapt their existing skills and the techniques that they have learnt during the workshop to overcome the barriers of technology, distance and culture.

This programme is highly participative and blends theory with practical activities. There are lots of opportunities for participants to practice and participants will spend time developing their own sessions for delivery and gaining feedback from the rest of the group.

Programme Content

  • Designing virtual training sessions
  • Setting engaging pre-work and follow-up activities
  • Creating SMART virtual training objectives
  • Linking learning styles theory with virtual design
  • Developing effective virtual activities
  • Maximising virtual participation
  • Harnessing cultural diversity
  • Using technology to deliver virtual sessions
  • Dealing with difficult situations in a virtual environment
  • Measuring the effectiveness of virtual sessions

Business Benefits

By the end of the programme participants will be able to:

  • Design interactive and engaging virtual training sessions and meetings
  • Incorporate learning styles theory with virtual session design, ensuring that learning activities are fast and effective
  • Create a virtual environment that maximises participation
  • Select appropriate strategies to communicate information, so that it is concise and universally understood
  • Use technology to develop high impact support material
  • Manage questions effectively during a virtual session for the benefit of the whole group
  • Encourage the sharing of best practice across cultures and the development of future connections
  • Develop effective follow up of virtual training sessions
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of virtual training sessions

Additional Benefits

Participants attending this programme will receive:

  • Virtual trainer checklists with techniques that can be used back at work to maximise the effectiveness of their virtual sessions

 

Testimonials

"This training has proved to be so valuable in my business - travel costs were cut immediately"

"This workshop has given me so much more confidence in delivering virtual training"

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