3-Day Train-the-Trainer Course In Nashville, TN
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Unlock Your Potential as an Exceptional Trainer!
Are you ready to embark on a journey toward enhancing your training expertise? Behold TrainSMART’s Train-the-Trainer Course in Nashville, TN, is a magnificent platform to help you achieve your goals!
This 3-day interactive workshop for trainers is a treasure trove of indispensable skills that will equip you with the knowledge to convey information in an enthralling and impactful manner. You will learn how to customize your training to cater to the specific requirements of your audience, creating an environment that is interactive and conducive to learning, while simultaneously addressing the learner’s needs and objectives. Moreover, you will gain unparalleled insight into adult learning theory and the fundamental principles of effective instruction.
During this immersive train-the-trainer workshop, you will have the opportunity to hone your skills by practicing with a topic of your choosing, crafting a seamless training plan that integrates activities to enhance participation and comprehension. You will also be trained to handle classroom challenges with ease and apply facilitation skills to make learning an enjoyable and enriching experience.
On the final day of the workshop, you will receive valuable feedback and coaching during a recorded practice session, perfecting your craft even further.
Regardless of whether you are a budding trainer, a subject matter expert, or an experienced trainer seeking to refine your skills, this train-the-trainer workshop is an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your training delivery capabilities.
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.
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
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply key concepts of adult learning, learning styles, developmental stages, and active/passive learning to a selected project or course program.
- Design a training plan and instructional strategies using solid models for a learning program.
- Formulate valid and reliable assessment questions for a learning program.
- Develop course learning objectives.
- Identify personal communication style and its impact on training delivery and audience understanding.
- Practice a portion of a training program using techniques learned during the workshop.
3-Day Train-the-Trainer Course Outline
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
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
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 Select TrainSmart’s
Certified Train-the-Trainer?
- CORE TrainSmart competency
- Certified by IBCT an Independent International Organization (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
Train-The-Trainer
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 their skills, subject matter experts who have new responsibilities to provide training, new trainers who need to begin with the basics and learn best practices, and training professionals seeking train the trainer certification.
Past participants include: Technical Trainers, Sales Staff, Trainers, Training Managers, Human Resource and Personnel Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Executives, Subject Matter Experts
Public
In-Person
Train-the-Trainer Fees
$2220 Per Person
$2600 With Certification
2025 Nashville, TN
3-Day Course Dates
March 18 – 20, 2025
June 3 – 5, 2025
October 7 – 9, 2025
December 2 – 4, 2025
Use the form below to register and request more information.
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 by a major credit card. The registration fees are inclusive of the following: workshop fees, participant materials, one–-up to 20-minute virtual feedback, or design session up to six months following the workshop. IBCT application certification fees are an additional $400.00 which are collected by TrainSmart along with the international certification required 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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We Offer Other
Train-the-Trainer Delivery Methods
Need A Private Train-the-Trainer Course?
TrainSmart has been providing customized on-site Train-the-Trainer courses for over 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 specific requirements, ensuring that 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 Virtual Train-the-Trainer via Zoom
Training is an essential element of personal and organizational development in any organization. Being knowledgeable 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) 2.5-hour sessions with intermingled activities and individual coaching. With enrollment limited to 12, it is designed for anyone tasked with the development of 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 then leveraged within the live virtual training.
2025 Dates
Live Online Train-the-Trainer
via Zoom
Price: $1950
(3) 6.5-Hour Virtual
Train-the-Trainer Sessions
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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What Past Participants Are Saying…
Excellent training. It provided a lot of useful tools to improve my delivery skills. The format of presenting and recording each session provided unrepresented real-time feedback that I used as constructive feedback. I highly recommend sending your employees to take this training if you want to be effective when delivering training.
Jose Perez
Sr Tech Services Director
UG2
TrainSMART delivered an excellent training course on Train the Trainer. It was exactly what we asked for and more than what we expected. I highly recommend using TrainSMART for your next training course. Anna Filas was knowledgeable about the topics covered and provided excellent feedback for our trainers. We will be reaching out to them again in the future for training needs.
Stephanie Whittenburg
I learned so much about myself during the Train the Trainer class. The exercises taught me the most. It was beneficial to have the video of the various presentations I made so that I could view myself while presenting and tweak my presentation skills and classroom interaction professionally with the help of the training facilitator. The instructor truly “facilitated” my learning. I highly recommend this company for your training needs.
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Canberra Industries
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sets your TTT above others? Is it the facilitators? The certification? Your content?
It is all of the above. We have awesome, engaged, informed, well-educated, and fun master facilitators that continue to grow in the L & D space because they choose to be the best to assist others to grow in their training function. The small class size. The agility and flexibility that we give the facilitators to run the workshop include details required while optimizing the request and needs of the participants. With the number of practices and interactions, there is very little lecture occurring during the three days. The content is updated and reviewed, regularly and the IBCT requires a re-certification every three years to ensure that the program is keeping pace with the Learning and Development trends and practices.
What is the main focus of the content of your Train-the-Trainer workshop?
The focus of the train-the-trainer course is to prepare the participant to understand how adults learn best, understand how to assess the learning need, 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 are 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 course 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 is able to 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 prior to the course. If you are able to 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: The onsite private workshop is $15,000 for up to ten participants, plus travel and living expenses for the facilitator.
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 TTT programs are certified by the company that designed and developed the workshops which do not give it creditability or hold it to a particular standard, like TrainSmart’s TTT. 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.
How does international certification benefit me? What does the international certification do for my company?
IBCT certification sets you apart from most. It is a competitive advantage. The IBCT certification is a global certification which is what many companies that are global require for their global trainers. The IBCT certification allows you to market this via social media and use the CT on your signature block and business cards. You become a part of the IBCT database where you might be approached for an opportunity to collaborate with others that were seeking an internationally certified trainer.
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. $2600.00 for the 3-day workshop with IBCT certification.
Do you offer government discounts?
Yes, we offer a 10% discount for government agencies. We offer a larger discount for onsite private workshops.
When we complete the three-day training, what certification would we be awarded? I do see 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. Take a look at the link which 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 have not been received two weeks in advance of 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.
If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the participant can apply the registration fee, less the $100 re-processing fee to a future workshop that is taken one year from the original workshop date. Full cancellation must be made within 21 business days after the first day of the workshop.
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May 13 – 15, 2025
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February 25 – 27, 2025
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February 25 – 27, 2025
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March 18 – 20, 2025
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February 18 – 20 2025
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