Training-the-Trainer:
Develop Internal Facilitators Who Inspire Learning
Transform subject matter experts into confident, engaging trainers
The Challenge
Your organization has brilliant people with deep expertise—but expertise alone doesn't make someone an effective trainer.
You've seen it happen: A talented employee who knows their job inside-out stands in front of a group and delivers information dumps, talks at people instead of engaging them, loses the room within 15 minutes, or creates training that people forget the moment they leave.
Meanwhile, your organization needs internal trainers who can:
- Onboard new hires effectively
- Deliver compliance training that actually sticks
- Share best practices across teams
- Build skills at scale without hiring external consultants
- Create learning experiences that change behavior, not just check boxes
The gap between knowing content and facilitating learning is real—and it's costing you time, money, and effectiveness.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is designed for:
- Subject matter experts (SMEs) who are expected to train others
- Supervisors and team leads responsible for onboarding and skill development
- HR and L&D professionals who facilitate internal training programs
- Technical specialists who need to teach their expertise to non-technical audiences
- Anyone who delivers training but has never received formal facilitation training
- Experienced trainers who want to sharpen their skills and learn new techniques
No prior training experience required. This workshop meets people where they are—whether you've never facilitated or you've been doing it for years.
What Participants Will Learn
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
✓ Design training that drives behavior change, not just information transfer
✓ Engage learners actively through questions, activities, and discussions
✓ Facilitate confidently even when facing resistance, difficult questions, or technical issues
✓ Adapt to different learning styles and diverse audiences
✓ Create clear learning objectives that guide effective training design
✓ Handle challenging participant behaviors with professionalism
✓ Use storytelling, examples, and visuals to make content memorable
✓ Assess learning effectively and adjust facilitation in real-time
✓ Manage time and pace to maximize engagement and retention
Workshop Experience
You'll learn by doing—because that's how adults learn best.
This is a highly interactive, practice-intensive workshop. Participants don't just learn about facilitation—they actually facilitate.
Participants engage in:
- Mini-facilitation practice sessions where everyone teaches a short segment
- Peer feedback in a supportive, constructive environment
- Video review (optional) to see yourself in action and identify growth areas. Note: Video is never shared beyond the workshop and is a powerful tool for self-improvement, not evaluation."
- Learning activity design exercises to build interactive training components
- Real-time coaching from an experienced facilitator (me!)
- Trainer's toolkit development with templates, checklists, and resources you can use immediately
You'll leave with confidence, practical skills, and materials you can implement the next day.
Workshop Formats
Full-Day Workshop (6-7 hours)
Core facilitation skills with practice and feedback
Investment: Introductory rate of $1,250 (normally $2,500)
Two-Day Intensive (12-14 hours total)
Comprehensive facilitator development with extended practice time
Day 1: Design principles and facilitation foundations
Day 2: Practice, feedback, and refinement
Investment: Introductory rate of $2,250 (normally $4,500)
Multi-Session Facilitator Development Program
4-6 sessions over 2-3 months with practice assignments between sessions
Includes individual coaching and group feedback sessions
Investment: Custom pricing based on scope and group size
Train-the-Trainer Certification Track (Advanced Option)
Combines workshop with ongoing coaching, observation, and feedback
Participants earn internal "Certified Trainer" designation
Investment: Custom pricing based on certification requirements
Delivery Options:
✓ In-person (Atlanta/Macon region) - Recommended for facilitation practice
✓ Virtual (interactive Zoom facilitation with breakout practice)
✓ Hybrid (combination of both)
What's Included
- Pre-workshop assessment to understand participants' experience levels and training needs
- All participant materials including comprehensive facilitator's guide
- Trainer's Toolkit: templates for learning objectives, activity design, facilitation guides, and feedback forms
- Practice facilitation opportunities with constructive peer and expert feedback
- Access to follow-up online learning modules on advanced facilitation techniques
- Video library of facilitation demonstrations (best practices and common pitfalls)
- 60-day email support for implementation questions
- Optional: Follow-up coaching session to observe participants facilitating in their actual roles
Why This Workshop Works
Practice-Centered Approach
You can't learn to facilitate by watching someone else do it. This workshop prioritizes hands-on practice in a safe, supportive environment where mistakes are learning opportunities.
Adult Learning Principles
I teach the same principles I model. Participants experience what effective facilitation feels like, then learn why it works and how to replicate it.
Immediate Application
Participants bring their actual training content and leave with improved materials they can use right away. This isn't hypothetical—it's your real work.
Ongoing Development
Facilitation is a skill that develops over time. Post-workshop resources and optional coaching ensure continued growth beyond the initial training.
Customized to Your Context
Whether you train technical skills, compliance topics, soft skills, or onboarding content, I adapt the workshop to your organization's specific training needs.
Sample Topics Covered
Training Design Fundamentals
- Writing clear, measurable learning objectives
- Understanding how adults learn (and how to design for it)
- Structuring training for maximum retention
- Balancing content delivery with active learning
- Choosing the right activities for your content and audience
Facilitation Skills
- Creating engaging openings that hook learners immediately
- Asking powerful questions that drive discussion
- Managing group dynamics and energy levels
- Reading the room and adjusting on the fly
- Handling resistance, off-topic questions, and challenging participants
- Using your voice, body language, and presence effectively
- Closing training sessions for maximum impact
Interactive Learning Activities
- Designing discussions, case studies, and role-plays
- Using think-pair-share and small group activities
- Creating meaningful practice opportunities
- Incorporating games, simulations, and experiential learning
- Making lectures interactive (when you must present content)
- Using storytelling and examples that resonate
Virtual Facilitation Techniques (if applicable)
- Engaging participants through screens
- Using breakout rooms effectively
- Leveraging polls, chat, and digital whiteboards
- Managing technology without it managing you
- Creating connection in virtual environments
Assessment & Evaluation
- Checking for understanding throughout training
- Using formative assessments (quizzes, knowledge checks, demonstrations)
- Gathering meaningful feedback from participants
- Measuring behavior change, not just satisfaction
- Continuous improvement of your training delivery
Managing Challenges
- Dealing with know-it-alls, quiet participants, and dominators
- Handling technical failures gracefully
- Responding to "this doesn't apply to me" resistance
- Managing time when discussions run long
- Addressing incorrect information or myths participants believe
Your Development as a Facilitator
- Building confidence and managing facilitation anxiety
- Developing your personal facilitation style
- Continuous learning and skill refinement
- Self-reflection and peer observation strategies
Pre-Workshop Preparation
To maximize learning, participants are asked to:
- Bring a 5-10 minute training segment they currently deliver (or will deliver soon)
- Complete a brief pre-workshop survey about experience and goals
- Review adult learning principles overview (provided in advance)
- Come ready to practice and receive feedback in a supportive environment
Post-Workshop Implementation Support
What happens after the workshop matters just as much as what happens during it.
Participants receive:
- Trainer's Resource Library: Templates, checklists, activity ideas, and facilitation guides
- Video demonstrations: Examples of effective facilitation techniques
- 60-day email support: Questions about applying what you learned
- Optional coaching: I can observe you facilitating and provide personalized feedback (additional fee)
- Facilitator community: Connect with other participants for ongoing peer support (if multiple cohorts)
Who Should Attend
This workshop is most effective when:
- Participants have content expertise they need to teach others
- Your organization is building or strengthening an internal training function
- You want consistency in training quality across facilitators
- New trainers need foundational skills quickly
- Experienced trainers want to refresh and upgrade their approach
Ideal group size: 8-16 participants (allows everyone meaningful practice time with personalized feedback)
Not sure if this is right for your team? Let's talk. I offer free 15-minute consultations to discuss your training needs and whether this workshop is the right solution.
The Business Case for Investment
Strong internal trainers deliver measurable ROI:
- Reduced reliance on external consultants (saves thousands per year)
- Faster onboarding when new hires learn from skilled trainers
- Better knowledge transfer when expertise is shared effectively
- Higher training completion and satisfaction rates
- Improved skill adoption when training actually changes behavior
- Consistent training quality across all facilitators
- Increased employee engagement when learning experiences are valuable
Investing in trainer development multiplies the impact of every training program your organization delivers.
Ready to Develop Your Internal Training Capacity?
Let's discuss how train-the-trainer development can strengthen your organization's ability to build skills, transfer knowledge, and develop people at scale.
Questions? Contact me directly:
📧 info@dynamikchange.com
📱 (404) 913-9510
I typically respond within 24 hours and offer free 15-minute discovery calls to explore your training needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if participants have never facilitated before?
A: Perfect! This workshop is designed for beginners and experienced trainers alike. I meet people where they are and provide scaffolded practice appropriate to skill level.
Q: Do participants need to bring training content?
A: Yes, bringing a 5-10 minute segment they actually deliver makes practice more relevant and immediately applicable. If they don't have content yet, I can provide sample topics.
Q: Can this be done virtually?
A: Yes, though in-person is ideal for facilitation practice. Virtual workshops use breakout rooms for practice sessions and work well when travel isn't feasible.
Q: How much practice time does each person get?
A: In the full-day workshop, each participant facilitates at least one 5-10 minute segment with feedback. The two-day intensive allows multiple practice rounds with refinement.
Q: What if someone is nervous about being on camera or practicing in front of peers?
A: That's normal! I create a psychologically safe environment where mistakes are celebrated as learning opportunities. Video recording is optional, never mandatory.
Q: Can you help us develop internal trainer certification standards?
A: Absolutely. I can work with your L&D or HR team to design certification criteria, observation rubrics, and ongoing development paths for internal trainers.
Q: What's the difference between your full-day and two-day workshop?
A: The full-day covers essential skills with one practice round. The two-day allows multiple practice sessions, deeper dives into challenging topics, and more personalized coaching.
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