Practical Infection control training for: NHS, care-homes, food preparation, hygiene, hand washing Hygiene, infection control and hand-washing - making the difference to peoples livesIt all started as a discussion about volunteer training for a national first-aid organisation. Members of the group were interested in further training, but bored with the routine of what we had been doing. With swine flu on the news at the time, one of the emergency planning volunteers said she would be a … [Read more...] about Train the Trainer – Infection Control
Developing the developers – CPD for trainers
Developing the developers - CPD for trainers Training our Trainers The results of the developing the developers survey shows us some of the learning and development priorities in terms of continuous professional development - CPD for trainers.Box quote.. ” If I don't know I don't know I think I know If I don't know I know I think I don't know Laing R D (1970) KnotsHarmondsworth; Penguin (p.55)” Roles of trainers There are in effect two primary roles in learning and … [Read more...] about Developing the developers – CPD for trainers
What Trainers can learn from world class professionals at #cipldshow
When attending any conference there is always a lot that can be learnt. these things can be ourselves, our thoughts and reactions and of course the content and style of delivery of others. As a "seasoned" (old) professional I have been attending learning and development conferences for longer than I dare to remember. Of course the longer one has been in a profession, the harder it is to find the "new" ideas or nuggets. However this year I have learnt a couple of things, and these should be … [Read more...] about What Trainers can learn from world class professionals at #cipldshow
30 Behaviours for Effective Learning
Using researched based learning and instructional design Based on research from the fields of cognitive science and neuroscience, Ewell* suggests that there are 30 behaviours which when adopted lead to effective learning. For those of us responsible for workplace learning and development activity, we should consider these behaviours and build our development strategies towards harnessing them in our learning and instructional design. Whether we use the outdated 70:20:10 or the 3-33, there … [Read more...] about 30 Behaviours for Effective Learning
Motivating difficult trainees during training
It is said there is no such thing as a “difficult trainee”, just the unknown and our reactions to that. Not everyone is like a spring lamb or an inquisitive 3 year old! We have all been there, seen it and done it before, indeed many have the T-Shirt. Often, when things are new and we believe passionately about it, on occasions we can seem a “little” too over enthusiastic. J This can happen in your training too. As trainers we can appear to be “too full on” or almost as a disciple for the … [Read more...] about Motivating difficult trainees during training
Train the trainer course – what to look for?
17 things to looks for in a Train the Trainer course... Search the web for a train the trainer course and you are provided with a long list of websites which all appear to meet your needs - but do they? What is a train the trainer course? are they all the same and will they meet your needs?What is Train the Trainer?Lets first look at what a trainer is. Today in 2010 a trainer is a little different from those 10-20 years ago, indeed even the language has changed.There are in essence 4 types … [Read more...] about Train the trainer course – what to look for?
Infection control training practical
Practical Infection control training for: NHS, Care-homes, food preparation, hygine, hand washing etc Hygiene, infection control and hand-washing It all started as a discussion about volunteer training for a national first-aid organisation.Members of the group were interested in further training, but bored with the routine of what we had been doing. With swine flu on the news one of the emergency planning volunteers said she would be a piece on pandemics, what they were and how they … [Read more...] about Infection control training practical
Top ten training tools or techniques
Ten top training tools or techniques that work:Outcomes, outcomes, outcomes - clarity is everything Manage state transitions - its all very well knowing where we need to be, but managing 'emotional reactions' is the deal breaker Positive emotion increases learning - people learn best when they succeed - not when they fail - the best learning does NOT come from making mistakes Question, question, question, question - we learn through understanding - so do what it takes to … [Read more...] about Top ten training tools or techniques
CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) courses compared
Looking for a CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) course? Which is the right CIPD CTP course for you? Over the last few weeks I have been looking for the CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) for one of my clients and put together a quick comparison chart for them to help them decide who to go with. As I've done the work thought I might as well share it with you. If you have any others to add please send them to me for addition. BPP Bradfield … [Read more...] about CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) courses compared
TPMA – Trainers & Assessors for the IITT train the trainer award
Are you involved in IT or technical training?The IITT in association with the BCS have launched a new training standard. Three of the leading companies to go through trainer or assessor accreditation are: Matrix42 Synergy Training Happy Computers Matrix42 were the first to have both their trainers and assessors accredited. Options include provision of training only, assessment only and training and assessing.The TPMA award of an Institute Certificate in Training Practice (ICTP) is … [Read more...] about TPMA – Trainers & Assessors for the IITT train the trainer award
Train the Trainer Courses
Train the Trainer - Training and development for trainers and developers Train the Trainer programme index:Learning to LearnIntroduction to Training - developing a courseAccelerated Learning Techniques for TrainersGroup Dynamics & InteractionsDynamic Presentation SkillsTraining Needs AnalysisTeam building Techniques for TrainersFacilitation SkillsPlanning a Training StrategyCoaching Skills for TrainersConsulting Skills for TrainersMotivational … [Read more...] about Train the Trainer Courses
