can anyone advise how i can gain training experience in training, i have been on a train the training course and have developed and ran a personal effectiveness course for free. I did this to see if i was cut out to be a trainer. the course went very well and i felt so natural at presenting it, no nerves or anxiety at all. and the feed back was positive
any advise will be greatly appreciated
I would like to run basic IT lessons, It would be great to run train the trainer courses, along with personal development courses
Nick Anderson
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New to training
Nick
Firstly, congratulations on making a good start. If you search this site you’ll find plenty of advice. A good place to start might be http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=187604, http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=171238 and http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=191661.
Graham
Becoming a trainer
I think you’ve made an excellent start too, so many people just find themselves in a training role before going on train-the-trainer!
If you’re looking to run IT courses you could approach some IT training companies to see if they have any vacancies either full-time or freelance.
Starting in a full-time role may be the best way forward as you get to work with other trainers daily and you can get a good feel for how to run a training function/business.
If you decide to go freelance be aware that it is a highly competitive market, also you will need to have your courses written and ready to deliver, then go out and find your clients.
Oddball Training
http://www.oddball.co.uk
New Rookie Trainer needs advise
Hi Nicola
thanks for such great advise
do you have any volunteer openings within your company, i am eager and it appears that your into the same type of training I’m interested in
Graham
Thanks for the advise the the links it’s inspired me to go after CIT,ITOL,TAP
certifications this long term training plan will ensure that employers get the best of the best
Try…
I’m not sure where you live, but you could try Happy Computers, they also practise accelerated learning and have a great energy about them. I don’t have any opportunities here – shame as I love your attitude!
Good luck.
PS. I you ever decide you want to learn about accelerated learning check out our course sometime.
Oddball Training
http://www.oddball.co.uk
Useful book
Sharon Gaskin has written a briliant book on launching your own training business:
http://www.completetrainer.co.uk/Self_Development/Launch_a_training_business
Cheers
Carolyn
TAP Course
Congratulation on making the transition.
Just to add to the great advice included here already, I highly recommend the TAP course especially if you are focused on IT training. The methodology they suggest changes the way you look at training and increases your performance and that of delegates by many times.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Training Resources
Rookie Trainer
thanks, my focus is going to be on IT training and personal development skills
Institute of IT Training
Nick
If you are serious about a career in IT training, you should consider joining the Institute of IT Training. They can also advise you on the best qualifications to take to enhance your skills in IT training whilst enhancing your CV.
You can find them at http://www.iitt.org.uk/
Good luck with it.