3-Day Train-the-Trainer Course In Minneapolis, MN
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Stop searching for a Train-the-Trainer course that may not give you the knowledge, tricks, and self-assurance you need to train others. Join our results-oriented program and get the tips, techniques, and confidence to deliver successful training sessions that will make a lasting impact. Take the first step towards becoming a skilled and effective trainer by enrolling in our comprehensive course today.
Our certified 3-day train-the-trainer course in Minneapolis, MN is designed to help you develop essential skills for creating and delivering top-quality training.
With a class size limited to just ten participants, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice and receive feedback on your facilitation skills.
Throughout the 3-day train-the-trainer course, you’ll learn how to create a training plan that flows smoothly from one topic to the next, understand the development process, incorporate activities that increase participation and understanding, and manage classroom challenges. And on the final day, you’ll have the chance to record a practice session and receive coaching and feedback from both the facilitator and your fellow participants.
Don’t miss this chance to take your training skills to the next level. Sign up for TrainSmart’s 3-Day Train-the-Trainer course today using the form below.
We offer 3 options for our Training-the-Trainer Course: 3-day public workshops in 9 U.S. cities, 3-day virtual instructor-led workshops via Zoom, and custom-tailored training in-person or virtual.
Why Choose TrainSMART’s Train-the-Trainer Course?
Train-the-Trainer Training Is Our Core Competency
Training Trainers and Subject Matter Experts is one of our main competencies which means that your training is facilitated by a highly experienced and educated trainer and instructional designer.
The fact that our trainer knows how to design and develop workshops as well as teach and work with learners on how to train.
Our trainers stay current with training trends and incorporate them into learning.
Certified By the International Board of Certified Trainers
This is the gold standard.
TrainSMART must incorporate competencies that the International Board of Certified Trainers requires.
Every three years, TrainSMART’s Train-the-Trainer course has to be re-certified and include the latest trends, disciplines, and practices.
TrainSmart’s Accredited Train-the-Trainer Certification is NOT SELF-Certified like our competition.
You’ll Receive An International Trainer Certification
What this means to you are this places you in a league above most.
Global companies want an international certification over a certificate or certification that is given by a training company based on their own ideas.
Many organizations leverage and market their Subject Matter Experts as internationally certified – setting them above their competition.
Global organizations want an international certification for consistency across their various regions.
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Goals For Learning
Upon completion of the workshop, learners should be able to:
- Determine how the key concepts of adult learning, learning styles, developmental stages, and active and passive learning apply to the learner’s selected project or course program.
- Use solid models to design a training plan and instructional strategies for a learning program.
- Formulate valid and reliable assessment questions for a learning program.
- Develop learning objectives for a course.
- Identify their personal communication style and determine how it affects their training delivery and audience understanding,
- Practice a portion of a training program using techniques learned throughout the workshop.
3-Day Minneapolis Train-the-Trainer Course Outline
Day 1: Fundamentals of Training
- Introduction to train-the-trainer
- Overview of training skills and topics covered
- Effective communication for trainers
- Verbal skills, body language, listening skills
- Communication styles and personality types
- Understanding adult learning principles
- Andragogy vs. pedagogy
- Motivation factors, generational differences
- Accommodating various learning preferences
- Training evaluation basics
- Kirkpatrick model, the importance of measurement
- Selecting appropriate training methods
Day 2: Designing Training Programs
- Conducting training needs assessments
- Identifying performance gaps, training needs
- Task analysis techniques
- Developing goals and learning objectives
- Aligning objectives, assessments, activities
- Creating active learning experiences
- Benefits of active vs. passive learning
- Facilitation methods, activity ideas
- Incorporating visual aids and multimedia
- Effective use of presentation slides, videos
- Tools for engagement and recall
- Structuring effective training schedules
- Session flow, timing, transitions
- Maintaining energy and focus
Day 3: Delivering Exceptional Training
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Voice projection, body language
- Questioning techniques, listener engagement
- Virtual training techniques
- Platform options, simulating virtual delivery
- Engaging learners remotely
- Managing challenging training situations
- Dealing with disruptions, difficult learners
- Getting participation and interaction
- Techniques for starting and ending strong
- Grabbing attention, setting expectations
- Reviewing key points, call to action
- Participants deliver 5-minute micro-teach sessions
- Apply skills covered throughout the course
- Receive peer and trainer feedback
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Why TrainSmart’s
IBCT Certified Train-the-Trainer?
- CORE TrainSmart competency
- Train-the-Trainer Certification is Certified by IBCT (www.ibct-global.com)
- Facilitated your specific needs and expectations
- Small class size – 10 maximum recommended
- 3.5 CEUs – Accredited Train-the-Trainer Course
- This program is not self-certified
- Video recorded practical exercises – three to five times, one with formal peer evaluation
- Feedback on submitted videos for six months post-completion
- Highly interactive, engaging, and most of all FUN
- Your facilitator has extensive experience in designing and delivering technical training, as well as advanced degrees in instructional design and systems
Agenda At A Glance
| Module | Time |
|---|---|
| Module 1: Introduction | Day 1 |
| Module 2: It Starts With You | Day 1 |
| Module 3: Reading the Audience | Day 1 |
| Module 4: Identifying ID & Delivery Methods | Day 1 |
| Module 5: Defining Analysis & Design | Day 1 |
| Module 6: Developing & Implementing the Course | Day 1 |
| Module 7: Delivering the Goods | Day 2 |
| Module 8: Managing the Content | Day 2 |
| Module 9: Managing the Course | Day 2 |
| Module 10: Facilitating in a Virtual Enironment | Day 2 |
| Module 11: Wrap Up | Day 3 |
Who should attend this Train-the-Trainer course?
Experienced trainers who want to improve skills, subject matter experts who have new responsibilities to provide training and new trainers who need to begin with the basics and learn best practices in adult learning styles.
Past participants include: Sales Staff, Trainers, Technical Trainers, Training Managers, Instructional Designers, Human Resource Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Executives, Subject Matter Experts, Project Managers & Facilitators
Meet Our Master Trainers
Michelle has 20 years of experience in exploring and researching innovative ways to make learning sticky. She works with Train the Trainer participants to foster their creativity in applying these techniques to their own training topics to make those topics engaging and sticky. The techniques employ the latest research in learning, training, and education.
Michelle Allegretti
Master Trainer
Senior Instructional Designer
Donna Steffey, MBA, CPLP, is passionate about helping people discover their own brilliance. As an international trainer, coach, and author Donna uses humbleness and humor to create a positive learning environment.
Donna Steffey
Master Trainer
Since 2013, Elana Centor has partnered with TrainSmart in three key areas: training, business development, and writing. As a trainer, Elana often teaches TrainSmart’s flagship workshop: Train-the-Trainer. She also heads our Minneapolis office and as a writer provides support on everything from marketing and website content.
Elana Centor
Master Trainer
Train-the-Trainer In-Person Course Fees
$2200 Per Person
$2600 With
IBCT Certification
2025 Course Dates
May 13 – 15, 2025
August 19 – 21, 2025
October 14 – 16, 2025
What Is Included?
The fee for the public workshop is $2,200.00 when paid by ACH or check. There is a credit card transaction fee when paying with a major credit card. The registration fees include the following: workshop fees, participant materials, one–to 20-minute virtual feedback, or design sessions for up to six months following the workshop. IBCT application certification fees are an additional $400.00, collected by TrainSmart and the required international certification documents and then submitted to the IBCT for their review.
Fees are due 21 days before the workshop. There are no refunds. If a participant is unable to attend their scheduled workshop, they have up to one year to reschedule. They may transfer their credit to another person with written permission.
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Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Email: inquiries@trainsmartinc.com
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Train-the-Trainer Delivery Options
Need A Private Train-the-Trainer Course?
TrainSmart has been offering customized on-site Train-the-Trainer courses for more than 25 years. Our courses are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and can be delivered in half-day, one-day, two-day, or three-day options. We can accommodate up to 10 participants per session at your preferred location.
Our Train-the-Trainer program entails reviewing your company-specific documentation and facilitating participant engagement with the content. This approach enables us to customize the program to your organization’s requirements, ensuring the training is relevant and impactful.
Collaborating as a team to improve training effectiveness is an excellent way to exchange ideas and approaches within your organization. The on-site train-the-trainer workshop provides the best value as it allows for maximum participation and customization.
Live Virtually Facilitated
Train-the-Trainer Course via Zoom
Training is an essential element of personal and organizational development in any organization. Knowledge of and continuing to learn about the skills and knowledge that drive success for you and your organization! Plus, training and orientation drive customer and employee retention.
This workshop has (6) 120-minute sessions with intermingled activities and individual coaching. With enrollment limited to 12, it is designed for anyone tasked with developing learning events that are meaningful, practical, and beneficial to those who attend and their organization.
Following the training, you should be able to:
- Describe the essential elements of a training program
- Apply different methodologies to program design
- Demonstrate skills in preparation, research, and delivery of strong content
- Use an instructional design model
- Create a training program proposal
Pre-work
- You submit a one-paragraph summary of the training project you plan to work on during the live virtual training.
- You complete an Everything DiSC® Workplace Profile. The results are shared with you and leveraged within the live virtual training.
2025
Live Online
Train-the-Trainer
Workshop Dates
Price: $1950
(3) 6.5-Hour Virtual
Train-the-Trainer Sessions
We will be offering a 3-day consecutive session (back to back to back days) that runs 6.5-hour each day from 9:00 am CST to 3:30 pm. A 30-minute break for lunch. See the dates and times below. The cost for the 3-day session is $1950.
2025 Online Train-the-Trainer Dates
January 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
January 27, 28, 29
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
February 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
February 11, 12, 13
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
March 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
March 18, 19, 20
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
April 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
April 8, 9, 10
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
May 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
May 12, 13, 14
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
June 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
June 4, 5, 6
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
July 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
July 23, 24, 25
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
August 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
August 4, 5, 6
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
September 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
September 22, 23, 24
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
October 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
October 14, 15, 16
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
November 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
November 5, 6, 7
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
December 2025 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
December 9, 10, 11
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
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Are you looking for more advanced training strategies once you have completed TrainSMART’s 3-day Train-the-Trainer course? Our 3-day advanced train-the-trainer workshop equips experienced trainers with an overflowing toolkit of strategies to create compelling, engaging learning experiences that adapt to any training challenge. Over the intensive 3 days, you’ll learn from expert facilitators how to craft sticky training content rapidly using storytelling, visuals, simulations, and more. This is the perfect course to take your training skills to the next level!
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What Past Participants Are Saying…
“The Train-the-Trainer course was fantastic! Some of the most valuable things that I gained are confidence; techniques to facilitate dry, technical data; and PowerPoint tricks.”
V.P. Learning and Development
Global Pharmaceutical Company
Greater Chicago Area
“The instructor was excellent, in fact, one of the best that I had experienced. The course is well-structured, presented in an excellent fashion for both the written and facilitation.”
Sr. Marketing Specialist
Underwriters Laboratories
Greater Chicago Area
“This is the best Train-the-Trainer course that I ever attended! I did not expect that I was going to learn new innovative approaches to training development, delivery, and assessment.”
North America Sales Manager
Underwriters Laboratories
Greater St. Louis Area
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main focus of the content of your Train-the-Trainer workshop?
The focus of the Train-the-Trainer program is to prepare the participant to understand how adults learn best, understand how to assess the learning needs, and how to write solid objectives that tie to the program design and development. There is a large part of the workshop that focuses on delivering and evaluating the training. Topics include communication skills, presentation skills, various best practices training techniques, preparing for the delivery of training, listening, questioning, handling difficult situations, virtual training, one-on-one, classroom management, and finally evaluation. We would suggest using your content for the various practices throughout the three-day workshop. The amount of emphasis on a given topic and if there is a particular policy and practice at your organization, we will infuse it into our training.
How many days is TrainSMART’s Train-the-Trainer Course?
Answer: TrainSmart’s Internationally Certified Train-the-Trainer workshop is a three-day workshop filled with current tips and techniques, best practices, and hours of practice.
What does the course include?
Answer: Following the workshop, each participant can submit a recording of their training, and then experience a one-on-one virtual facilitated feedback session.
What is the 3rd day of training like?
Answer: On Day 3, you will facilitate a 10 to 15-minute “training session” on a topic of your choice. This event is peer-reviewed and video-recorded. Your goal for this session is to simulate as real a training experience as possible. To help you achieve this, please review the attached Train-the-Trainer Pre-work document then send me a high-level outline of your topic, along with an example of an activity you’d like to include at least five days before the course. If you can do this, I will send you feedback and suggestions before the start of the course. You may bring any additional materials and aids that will help with your session. A laptop and projector are available for PPT.
Does TrainSMART Offer On-Site Train-the-Trainer Options?
Answer:
Do you know what hotels are nearby?
Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown/City Center
45 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 677-1000
Link to Hotel
What differentiates your Train-the-Trainer program from other Train-the-Trainer companies and programs?
TrainSmart’s Internationally Certified Train-the-Trainer workshop is certified by The International Board of Certified Trainers and is not Self-Certified. You will find that most of the train-the-trainer programs are certified by the company that designed and developed the workshops which does not give it creditability or hold it to a particular standard, like TrainSmart’s Internationally Certified Train-the-Trainer.
Further, TrainSmart tailors/customizes all of its programs to meet the needs/goals/objectives of the audience, as we know that this will provide the greatest value and knowledge transfer for the participants.
In your company’s view, what makes a person a great trainer?
A great trainer is one that listens to the need, provides feedback for the expected outcomes, along with activities that align with the client, engages the audience, while attending to each participant’s concerns, goals, and experience, and all the while makes the learning fun by the design of several interactions and check-ins with the participant. The trainer uses the Tell3 method: Tell them what you are going to (teach) tell them, Tell/teach them, tell them what you told. Taught them. Review. The trainer is nurturing and provides the tools, best practices, and recommendations for being a successful trainer.
How much does the 3-Day Train-the-Trainer Course Cost?
Answer: $2200.00 for the 3-day workshop, including a 3.5 CEU Certificate of Completion.
Do you offer government discounts?
Answer: Yes, we offer a 10% discount for government agencies and a larger discount for on-site private workshops.
Do you offer government discounts?
Answer: Yes, we offer a 10% discount for government agencies and a larger discount for on-site private workshops.
When we complete the three-day training, what certification would we be awarded? The IBCT fee is included in the cost, so would it be the IBCT Associate Trainer Certificate or the IBCT Professional Trainer Certificate?
Answer: The level of certification is predicated on experience and education. The link provides details for all three levels of international certification. Additionally, you can start at the Associate Trainer level and move up based on additional experience and education.
What is the cancellation policy for the Train-the-Trainer workshop?
Answer: Workshop registration is only confirmed when full payment has been received from a participant.
If sufficient confirmed registrations are not received two weeks before the scheduled starting date, the workshop may be canceled.
In the unlikely event that the workshop is canceled, all confirmed participants will be notified immediately and receive a full refund.
Suppose a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration or cannot or does not attend the workshop. In that case, the participant can apply the registration fee, less the $100 re-processing fee, to a future workshop one year from the original workshop date. Complete cancellation must be made within 21 business days after the first day of the workshop.
2025
In-Person
Train-the-Trainer
Dates
San Diego, CA
Feb 19 – 21, 2025
April 8 – 10, 2025
June 3 – 5, 2025
July 8 – 10, 2025
September 29 – October 1, 2025
November 12 – 14, 2025
Orlando, FL
January 28 – 30 2025
April 8 – 10 2025
July 15 – 17, 2025
October 21 – 23 2025
Minneapolis, MN
November 6 – 8, 2024
May 13 – 15, 2025
August 19 – 21, 2025
October 14 – 16, 2025
Austin, TX
February 25 – 27, 2025
April 29 – May 1, 2025
October 27 – 29, 2025
Atlanta, GA
February 25 – 27, 2025
May 6 – 8, 2025
August 5 – 7, 2025
October 14 – 16, 2025
Nashville, TN
March 18 – 20, 2025
June 3 – 5, 2025
October 7 – 9, 2025
December 2 – 4, 2025
Richmond, VA
February 18 – 20 2025
July 21 – 23, 2025
September 16 – 18, 2025
Chicago, IL
March 25 – 27, 2025
June 16 – 18, 2025
September 23 – 25, 2025
November 18 – 20, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
February 3 – 5, 2025
May 20 – 22, 2025
September 10 – 12, 2025
November 5 – 7, 2025