Advanced Train the Trainer

Frequently Asked Questions

Course overview

Duration: 2 days (13 hours)

This workshop is for people who want to take their personal skills as a trainer to the next level.  It builds on the Underscore Level 1 Train the Trainer course. 

In this Level 2 course delegates will develop more advanced training skills such as expert presentation, facilitation and coaching skills.

In the modern world learning is often delivered in blended learning formats and this course will introduce delegates to the challenges of blended learning and how to introduce a range of delivery methods into programmes.  Attendees will learn how to write more complex learning plans and integrate different methods and media into their plans.

Objectives 

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Describe your Personal Training Style
• Explain how personality affects communication styles
• Use techniques to read delegates and adapt communications for greater impact
• Recognise the ‘games people play’ and how to deal with difficult behaviour
• Use techniques to establish credibility and enhance your reputation
• Identify the right approach to take when faced with a range of challenges
• Use advanced Presentation Skills
• Use facilitation and coaching skills for experiential workshops
• Use modern Training Methods and Media
• Deliver memorable training

Note:  Delegates attending this programme will be asked to complete an online psychometric in advance of attending the programme in order to help understand personal training styles

Content

Understanding your Personal Training Style

• Receive feedback from online Psychometric
• Understand personal training styles
• Understand personal communication and working style
• Understand the impact this has on audience
• Learn how to adapt your style for greater impact

Growing your reputation as a trainer

• Your Training Persona
• Training Confidence
• Training Reputation
• Trainer Brand

Understand the ‘Games People Play’

• An introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA) for Trainers
• Using TA to:
  • Contract for learning
  • Understand Trainee Audience
  • Understand interpersonal styles
  • Understand working and thinking styles
  • Working in groups
  • Creativity and innovation

Developing deeper Trainer Skills

• Presentation Magic – making your presentations more effective
• Facilitation skills for workshops
• Coaching skills for classrooms and virtual training
• Delivering experiential workshops

Modern Training Methods and Media

• Incorporating blended learning into your programmes
• Using Social Learning
• Using Videos
• Using Virtual Tools
• Using CBT and e-learning

Pre-course work 1: Complete and online Psychometric

Pre-course work 2: Deliver and record a 5-10-minute training session in your workplace on your phone and bring it with you

Note:  there is an option to have an additional 1 hour coaching for delegates to support workplace learning after the course.

Underscore Group delivers practical, instructor-led leadership and personal development training that helps people communicate clearly, build confidence, and work more effectively with others. Based in Sussex and supporting organisations across the UK, we specialise in relatable, real-world learning that strengthens capability at every level — from early-career professionals to experienced managers.

Every session is tailored to your organisation’s culture, values and ways of working, ensuring the skills taught transfer directly into day-to-day behaviour. Our leadership and people-skills programmes are trusted by organisations across finance, aviation, healthcare, construction and professional services.

• Trusted by leading UK organisations
• Expert trainers with real business experience
• Small-group sessions (6–8 people)
• Practical, hands-on learning approach
• Virtual & onsite delivery across the UK
• Six months of post-course support

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Explore our current selection of public courses, available as convenient and cost-effective virtual sessions.

Engage with expert instructors and a diverse peer group in an interactive, online learning environment.

Ideal for those valuing flexibility and affordability, our public courses are ideal where you only have small numbers requiring training and offer training from the comfort of your home or office.

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