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The Essentials of Educating Adults
4-5hrs
beginner levelTraining is a beacon for professional growth, helping numerous professionals achieve mastery. This course describes the essential characteristics and mindset of a trainer. We show you how to successfully implement the science and art of instructional design. This course will provide answers to questions like "What is the role of storytelling and narratives in training?" This course suits anyone who is ready to start a career in training.
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The Essentials of Educating Adults
Learn how to provide excellent training in this free online course that covers the importance and roles of a trainer.
Training is a beacon for professional growth, helping numerous professionals achieve mastery. This course describes the essential characteristics and mindset of a trainer. We show you how to successfully implement the science and art of instructional design. This course will provide answers to questions like "What is the role of storytelling and narratives in training?" This course suits anyone who is ready to start a career in training.
Course description
Course moduleA short ad will play before each lesson.
Module 18 Lessons
Fundamentals of Training
This module will begin by helping you analyse an overview of the role of a trainer. Also, you will find in this module the essential characteristics and mindset of a trainer. You will also analyse the proper procedure for addressing various learning preferences. You will discover answers to questions like: "What is effective communication?"
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Fundamentals of Training
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3.Andragogy vs. Pedagogy
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4.Mastering Communication & Building Trust
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5.From Needs Analysis to Delivery
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6.Learning Objectives and Kirkpatrick Model
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7.Engaging Materials & Active Learning Strategies
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8.Lesson Summary
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Module 27 Lessons
Training Sessions & Future as a Trainer
Module 31 Lessons
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