Training for trainers

Date(s): 10 & 11 March 2027

Times: 9.15 arrivals for 9.30 - 4.30

Venue: In-person. All courses take place at accessible venues in Bristol

Course overview:

Exploring and adopting an experiential approach to learning in groups, you will discover how to put learning theories into practice.

Use tools for training design, discuss a range of learning methods and approaches for accessibility and engagement, identify responses to difficulties in groups and ways of transferring training to practice.

The course provides opportunities to practise delivering training and receive constructive feedback to develop or refresh your skills.

Aim(s):

To develop participants’ training skills.

Objectives:

By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:

Find out about a range of learning theories
Consider factors and tools for training design
Discuss a range of learning methods and approaches for accessibility and engagement
Identify ways of managing difficulties in groups
Practise training and receive feedback on individual strengths and areas for improvement
Discuss ways of transferring training to practice

Maximum group size: 12

This course is CPD certified by the CPD Certification Service.

300.00 +VAT

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Your trainer(s)

Jo Bush

Jo is the Director of The Training Exchange. Jo has a wealth of experience in the development, management and delivery of training.

Jo manages the organisation as well as developing and co-ordinating training and consultancy projects, ranging from small community based initiatives to large scale regional and national programmes for Local Authorities, NHS Partnerships, and Voluntary Sector services.

With a background in Youth & Community Work, Jo holds 3 post graduate qualifications in Adult Education, Management, and Research in Health & Wellbeing. Jo has been involved in delivering training for trainers and drug & alcohol awareness and interventions training at professional and community levels for over 30 years.

What people say

"Probably the most useful training I have been on, really engaging and I got a lot out of it. Tips & tricks for different training styles and resources in the workbook are going to be really helpful."

Casework Officer, Centre for Sustainable Energy, October 2025

"Skills practice - being able to put theory into practice. Lots of interactive activities & tasks. Being able to bring own context & role into the training and applying it. Useful to know about different learning styles and how people learn. I felt very supported and safe in the space so thank you!"

Course participant, October 2024

"The course pushed me out of my comfort zone. I learnt how to engage with ways concerning delivery and evaluating sessions. Learning different methodologies was also useful. Thank you, it was great!"

Course participant, October 2024

"So much was useful! Huge variety - time to reflect on strengths and build confidence as well as identify ways to do things differently. I loved the flip-chart detail and found it very useful."

Course participant, October 2024

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