ATD Training & Facilitation Certificate

Overview

This course will take place In- Person only.

This training certificate course covers the entire end-to-end training cycle, including planning and preparing a training event, managing the learning environment and engaging participants in the classroom, and following up post-event to continue to support learning. We will cover the science behind learning as well--why and how learner needs and preferences, training techniques, classroom environment, and well-structured materials all affect learning outcomes. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your techniques in a skills training practice where you will receive feedback and guidance from peers and an ATD expert Facilitator.

ATD’s Training Certificate, the best-established train-the-trainer course in the talent development field, is now Training & Facilitation Certificate. Drawing upon ATD’s extensive research and experience*, this program will help you become a learner-centric facilitator who recognizes and can apply all of the skills of an effective trainer.

Who Should Attend

New and experienced trainers and facilitators from any industry and those who want to gain a comprehensive skill set for facilitating and delivering instructor-led learning events will benefit from this program.

In addition to professional trainers and facilitators, training coordinators, training managers, learning consultants, instructional designers, independent consultanst, educators, or professors may benefit if facilitation is part of their job. Professionals with unique domain expertise who have been asked to teach others, customer/technical/software educators, or those who lead others may also find this program to provide valuable grounding in core training and facilitation concepts.

Benefits of Attending

• Select the appropriate mix of learning modalities to support specific contexts, learners, and learning objectives in both formal and informal learning settings.
• Identify the logistical tasks necessary to create a classroom environment that is conducive to effective face-to-face learning.
• Create facilitation plans that prepare you for a successful learner-centered event.
• Apply brain science to delivery strategies that address various learner preferences and cognitive needs in the learning environment.
• Select learning methods to support a variety of learning preferences to reach the desired learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate adult learning principles and effective facilitation techniques to assess and ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive learning environment.
• Utilize a variety of facilitation techniques to create a professional and engaging learning experience.
• Use a variety of techniques to engage participants, communicate effectively, and manage group dynamics and behaviors during an event.
• Summarize techniques that can be used to develop and evaluate a variety of course materials designed with the learner and the learning objectives in mind.
• Apply best practices when selecting informal learning networks and tools to meet the needs of an organization.