The Practical Trainer: Advanced Skills Online Certificate Course
The truly skilled trainer can make a program exciting, learn how.....
NOW ONLY
NZ$149
Save NZ$250 (63%)OFF RRP NZ$399

Go beyond the basics and enhance your training skills with the Advanced Trainer Online Course
Stand out from the rest! Develop the critical skills and competencies needed to become an advanced trainer with our Advanced Trainer Online Course. Studying our comprehensive course will equip you with all the skills and knowledge for the advanced practitioner trainer’s role.
Our Advanced Trainer Online Course will teach you about the learning processes and different learning styles and how to apply that knowledge to designing programs and motivating learners. You will also learn ways to manage the stress of training, plan a workshop, and lead a training session. The course will discuss techniques for dealing with difficult participants, evaluating learning, and conducting on-the-job follow-up. Included in the course are different alternative training methods, such as eLearning, co-facilitation, and team teaching.
Behind every spectacular training session is a lot of preparation and meticulous attention to detail. The truly skilled trainer can make a program exciting! Our Advanced Trainer Online Course will teach you advanced skills that can help you take your training programs to the next level. We recommend that you complete “The Practical Trainer” before beginning this course.
At Courses For Success, our courses are designed by professionals, for professionals. We maintain the highest level of quality courses to ensure your success. By completing our Advanced Trainer Online Course, you will be equipped with the right skill-set to ensure you stand out from the competition!
What you will learn with our Advanced Trainer Online Course
- Demonstrate your understanding of learning styles and how to accommodate all four learning styles in the classroom.
- Apply the key principles of effective communication in a workshop setting.
- Use a variety of training techniques to stimulate participation.
- Develop a plan and prepare for an effective training session.
- Explain the different levels of evaluation and when to use each.
- Identify advanced interventions for difficult situations.
- Put your skills to work for a team presentation.
How long does it take to become a certified personal trainer?
A person can become a personal trainer by enrolling in an online personal trainer certificate course. The length of the program can take anywhere from a few months to a couple of years. It depends on the number of courses and degree of expertise.
Advanced Trainer Online Course - Requirements
The Advanced Trainer Courses is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and only takes 6 to 8 hours of study to complete.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts
- Course content is structured for easy comprehension
- Approximately 6 to 8 hours of study is needed to complete the course
- Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Advanced Trainer Course
- All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
- Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
- All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
Advanced Trainer Online Course Outline
Session 1: Course Overview
Preparing and paying attention to detail is essential behind every successful training session. It involves a good understanding of the necessary training principles and for every learner to have fun in learning and the facilitator to involve their emotions as well as their minds.
- Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate your understanding of learning styles and how to accommodate all four learning styles in the classroom
- Apply the fundamental principles of effective communication in a workshop setting
- Develop a plan and prepare for a useful training session
- Explain the different levels of evaluation and when to use each
- Identify advanced intervention for difficult situations
- Put your skills to work for a team presentation
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Preparing to Learn
This session will discuss what makes a person a good trainer and the materials needed for planning an upcoming training session.
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Individual Reflection
Session 3: Understanding Learning
Understanding learning also involves understanding the role of a trainer and the various needs and preferences of the learners. This session will explore the different roles of a trainer.
- The Trainer’s Role
- Case Study
- Personal Skill Identification
Session 4: Competencies for Adult Educators
Training for adults is different from the training for children because it is essential to understand the competencies for adult education. This session will tackle the different aspects of teaching adults and the trainer's competency.
- Questionnaire
- Making Connections
Session 5: Accommodating Learning Preferences
Just as learners have preferences in how they learn, trainers also have their preferences about how they will approach training and how they acknowledge it. This session will discuss how to appeal to the different learning styles and how to plan for them following the trainer's training design.
- The Learning Process
- First Stage of Learning: Experiencing
- Second Stage of Learning: Processing
- Third Stage of Learning: Generalizing
- Fourth Stage of Learning: Applying
- Preparing a Plan
- The Authentic Idealist Learning Style
- The Inquiring Rational Learning Style
- The Resourceful Artisan Learning Style
- The Organized Guardian Learning Style
Session 6: Increasing Your Expertise
After mastering the basics of training and adult learning and, those elements may help aspiring training to be an adequate trainer. This session will help in challenging a person to reach beyond essential of training.
- Learning and Motivation
- Things We Know About Adult Learners and Their Motivation
- Design Considerations
- Things We Know About the Learning Environment
- Changing Points of View
- Making Connections
Session 7: Using Existing Materials
This session will discuss the things that can be done to make the various processes more manageable and to ensure that the trainer is genuinely prepared. This will also cover the things that a person needs to do to present a credible and authentic experience.
- Customizing Courseware
- What Does It Take To Customize A Program?
- Copyright Considerations
- Over-Plan and Over-Prepare
Session 8: Managing the Stress of Training
Stress is an inevitable emotion in a person's daily life, and accumulated stress can be harmful. This session will focus on several techniques that can be done to relieve stress and to improve one’s resilience.
- Easy De-Stressing Techniques
- Easy Ways to Lower Stress Levels Quickly
- Deep Breathing
- Visualize
- Music
- Acupressure and Massage
- Laughter
- Replace Worry with Problem Solving
- Meditation
- Building Resilience
- De-Stressing in Class
Session 9: Planning a Workshop
The best training can be accomplished through focus training, and it is vital to set up a training plan to ensure that the objectives set are met. This session will review the various elements required in planning a workshop and how to prepare for potential challenges.
- Preparing the Essentials
- Planning for Success
- Six Components to Any Training Plan
- Who?
- Why?
- What?
- How?
- When?
- Bringing it All Together
- Anticipating Challenges
- Being Prepared
- What might you do if you have someone in your group who cannot speak your language of instruction?
- What might you do differently if you have someone in your group who is legally blind?
- What if you have someone who is severely disabled?
- What if you have someone who has a limited ability to read or write?
Session 10: Preparing Visual Aids
Trainers must have various media to present information to make it more engaging and memorable. This session will help in exploring a range of visual aids that can be used and be readily available for trainers in order to bring a training session to life.
- PowerPoint Slides
- Video (Digital, VCR, or DVD)
- Flip Charts
- Whiteboard or Chalkboard
- Smartboards
Session 11: Your Role as an Effective Communicator
It can be challenging to overstate the importance of communication skills. This session will tackle why it is essential to have leading discussions that facilitate learning within the training sessions.
- Leading a Discussion
- Making Connections
Session 12: Questioning as a Training Technique
This session will discuss the benefits of, techniques for, asking questions as part of enhancing the training toolkit.
- The Importance of Asking Good Questions
- Asking questions can be a form of excellent communication because it makes learning more effective and meaningful
- Types of Questions
- Leading Questions
- Factual Questions
- Problem Questions
- Attitudinal Questions
Session 13: Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation
The only way to know if the training that was delivered is a success through measuring the results. This session will discuss how to apply each level to the training that is being facilitated and considering the results. This will also help in creating and designing and evaluation form for the training.
- Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation
- Level One: Reaction
- Sample
- Level Two: Knowledge Evaluation
- Sample Comfort Level Evaluation
- Sample Pre and Post Test
- Level Three: Transfer of Learning
- Sample Impact Evaluation for Participants
- Skill Application
Session 14: On-the-Job Support
This session will tackle the value of providing training support after the training is over.
- Designing Effective On-the-Job Support
Session 15: Dealing with Difficult Situations
Despite the ample amount of time spent on planning, there will be still days that are tough and challenging participants. This session will focus on the various ways that can help in overcoming difficult situations and make the training better.
- Common Challenges
Session 16: Training in Different Forums
Trainers must learn how to adapt to changes. This session will discuss the virtual options that are present for training.
- In-Person or Not?
- Limitations and Considerations
Session 17: Team Teaching
Sometimes working individually is good, but having some support can make the job better and knowing a person’s strengths and combining them with others can multiply the effectiveness. This session will explore the idea of co-facilitation and what it can offer to help a person in making the most out of their potential.
- What is Team Teaching?
- Team teaching is where the trainers who are sharing the preparation, deliver and follow up to provide a meaningful learning experience.
- Co-Facilitation Inventory
Session 18: Training Preparation
Upon developing the skills as a trainer, it is expected to present information to others to obtain feedback and look for other ways to improve a person’s skills. It takes great effort to become a good trainer.
- Training Preparation Worksheet
Session 19: Training Presentation
This session will focus on how the learners can make their presentations and evaluate training partners who are also going through the training. This can also be done to record the trainer’s training and evaluate them using the form.
- Presentation Evaluation Form
Session 20: A Personal Action Plan
Creating a personal action plan can help a trainer to stay on track and target. It helps on taking responsibility for themselves and the results and in getting things done. This session will ask various questions to help in planning one's short-term and long-term goals. This will help in synthesizing the learning that has been done and to put it into practice.
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Preparing to Learn
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Individual Reflection
Session 3: Understanding Learning
- The Trainer’s Role
- Case Study
- Personal Skill Identification
Session 4: Competencies for Adult Educators
- Questionnaire
- Making Connections
Session 5: Accommodating Learning Preferences
- The Learning Process
- Preparing a Plan
- The Authentic Idealist Learning Style
- The Inquiring Rational Learning Style
- The Resourceful Artisan Learning Style
- The Organized Guardian Learning Style
Session 6: Increasing Your Expertise
- Learning and Motivation
- Things We Know About Adult Learners and Their Motivation
- Design Considerations
- Things We Know About the Learning Environment
- Changing Points of View
- Making Connections
Session 7: Using Existing Materials
- Customizing Courseware
- What Does It Take To Customize A Program?
- Copyright Considerations
- Over-Plan and Over-Prepare
Session 8: Managing the Stress of Training
- Easy De-Stressing Techniques
- Building Resilience
- De-Stressing in Class
Session 9: Planning a Workshop
- Preparing the Essentials
- Planning for Success
- Anticipating Challenges
Session 10: Preparing Visual Aids
- PowerPoint Slides
- Video (Digital, VCR, or DVD)
- Flip Charts
- Whiteboard or Chalkboard
- Smartboards
Session 11: Your Role as an Effective Communicator
- Leading a Discussion
- Making Connections
Session 12: Questioning as a Training Technique
- The Importance of Asking Good Questions
- Types of Questions
Session 13: Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation
- Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation
- Level One: Reaction
- Sample
- Level Two: Knowledge Evaluation
- Sample Comfort Level Evaluation
- Sample Pre and Post Test
- Level Three: Transfer of Learning
- Sample Impact Evaluation for Participants
- Skill Application
Session 14: On-the-Job Support
- Designing Effective On-the-Job Support
Session 15: Dealing with Difficult Situations
- Common Challenges
Session 16: Training in Different Forums
- In Person or Not?
- Limitations and Considerations
Session 17: Team Teaching
- What is Team Teaching?
- Co-Facilitation Inventory
Session 18: Training Preparation
- Training Preparation Worksheet
Session 19: Training Presentations
- Presentation Evaluation Form
Session 20: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Customer Reviews
5 star | 44% | |
4 star | 35% | |
3 star | 13% | |
2 star | 6% | |
1 star | 1% |
Charles Gruber
26 April 2022 06:38:49 AM

Simple and straightforward

Priantha Govender
14 March 2022 01:03:39 AM

Very well explained with great examples

Russell Grundy
17 December 2021 01:58:39 PM

The course was of great value

Jonathen Rodriguez
29 November 2021 08:23:33 AM

Great Class

Hannah Martin
16 November 2021 01:08:16 AM

good

Zachary James Ledford
2 November 2021 02:24:56 AM

It is a fine course and was helpful.

Pearl Chang
29 October 2021 07:40:57 PM

Clear and easy reading content.
It would be great if there is video subtitle for non-English speaker

Isaiah R Begayne Johnson
29 October 2021 08:45:29 AM

for me the course would be a lot more interesting if the course were read aloud and not all reading. That makes it difficult to concentrate especially when you start to nod off. but in the end this is a good course to apply to training others at work.

Jumoke Adenuga
28 August 2021 02:43:14 AM

Good

Dylan Talarico
19 August 2021 06:36:22 AM

Very informative

Matthew Ferragamo
28 June 2021 10:13:17 AM

Relevant

Paul Jurd
24 June 2021 01:38:16 PM

Very thorough content, well structured and helpful

Melitza Fonseca
22 June 2021 02:59:09 PM

informative course

Victoria Fitzgerald
15 June 2021 05:34:07 AM

n/a

Victoria Fitzgerald
15 June 2021 05:19:41 AM

n/a

Kevin James Lundt
10 June 2021 02:14:03 AM

Enjoyable and easily understood content.

Amy Stevenson
28 May 2021 10:47:04 PM

Great course

Laura Cait Driscoll
27 May 2021 08:46:53 AM

Really helpful course, will definitely be useful for creating training plans.

Zoran Dejanov
5 May 2021 03:18:00 AM

Great!

Acsa Mayor Daniel
4 May 2021 04:25:54 AM

The course is very good, concise and provides very easy and effective tips that are tools that you have in your hand and sometimes forget to use.


Courses For Success is a global course platform that started in 2008 with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses. As our courses are delivered online via the internet, we sell our courses worldwide.
Our courses span across many categories including Academic, Animal, Beauty, Business, Career, Counseling, Creative & Media, Health & Therapy, Hobbies & Trades, IT, Personal Development, Sports & Fitness.
Some of the companies we work with include Groupon, Living Social, CNN, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Reed UK, Stack Social and many more.
The Personal Success Training Program was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer! We have received thousands of reviews for this program, please see: Personal Success Training Program Reviews
No, anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to take this course.
No, you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take this course.
This course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
After you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to access and log in to your course via the internet with any device, please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive the email.
Providing you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like, just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you can access the online material.
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation. By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace. Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
You don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training, but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Once you have purchased this course you will have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Individual courses are designed to be completed within 6-8 hours.
If you choose a course bundle, simply multiply the above hours by the number of courses included in the bundle.
For example:
- 2 course bundle is 2 x 6-8 hours = 12-16 hours
- 3 course bundle is 3 x 6-8 hours = 18-24 hours
- 5 course bundle is 5 x 6-8 hours = 30-40 hours
- 10 course bundle is 10 x 6-8 hours = 60-80 hours
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
Yes, you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Wendy Sue Hunt - 5 STAR REVIEW
"If you are considering taking any “Courses for Success”, I would highly recommend it. I have always been a firm believer it’s important to always sharpen your skills. You are never too old to learn more. I found the courses very helpful, interesting and easy to understand.
The term “Courses for Success” helped me in my current position to succeed. After completing the courses, I gave my manager the completion certificates. Recently I received a promotion too."
Valencia Marie Aviles - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I had a very good experience with my course. It has helped me to get multiple jobs and prepared me for almost everything I would need to know. The course was very informative and easy to understand and broken up perfectly to be done in a short amount of time while still learning a good amount! I would recommend Courses for Success to anyone trying to get abs certifications for job advancements, it is well worth it!"
ELENA GRIFFIN - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I have absolutely enjoyed the materials from Courses for Success. The materials are easy to understand which makes learning enjoyable. Courses for Success have great topics of interest which make you come back for more.
Thank you Courses for Success for being part of my learning journey and making education affordable!"
Our completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn new skills, you might even get a promotion.
No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
Studying and completing this course will show employers that you have the knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in this area of expertise.
The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing.
Courses are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the topics related to your training goals in one go.
We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card, Bank Transfer and Amazon Pay for the USA. For payment plans, we offer Sezzle for USA & Canada, Afterpay for Australia & New Zealand. *For faster transaction Credit Card payments are preferred. Please purchase online via our website course product page or contact us at , to pay via bank transfer.

Special Offer
|
Training 2 Or More People?
Empower your business with access to 500+ job & soft skills online training courses. |
SUCCESS PRO - For Business |
Course Summary
Course ID: | CFS03ASPT |
---|---|
Delivery Mode: |
Online |
Access: | Lifetime |
Time: | Self paced |
Duration: | 8 Hours |
Assessments: | Yes |
Qualification: | Certificate |
- Call +64 9-886-8294
- Chat to us live
- Send us an enquiry
- Print this course page
