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Survival Skills for the New Trainer

Name: Survival Skills for the New Trainer
Price: 197.00 USD
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This course is designed for individuals who are new to training or considering a career in workplace training and development. Through an exploration of essential trainer skills — including adult learning principles, assertiveness, questioning techniques, active listening, rapport building, and managing difficult participants — you will gain the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to become a confident and effective trainer.

14 lessons7 modules480 minutes

What you'll learn

Understand the essential background and characteristics of effective workplace trainers
Apply principles of adult learning to enhance training delivery
Demonstrate a professional appearance and genuine presence as a trainer
Distinguish between assertive, passive, aggressive, and manipulative behaviors
Formulate effective open and closed questions and use probing techniques
Apply active listening skills including reading verbal and non-verbal cues
Build rapport with trainees and use facilitative training methods
Recognize and defuse difficult participant behaviors

What Is Assertiveness? When you're leading a workshop, you want to maintain control without intimidating your participants. The key is adopting an **assertive** attitude — one that is firm yet respectful. Assertiveness is often misunderstood. It is **not** about getting your own way, and it is **not** a form of manipulation. Those are traits of aggressive behavior. Instead, assertive people express their feelings, needs, and opinions in a direct and honest way while genuinely respecting how others feel and think. The Four Behavior Types Understanding the differences among behavior styles will help you recognize and adjust your own approach: Aggressive Behavior Aggressive individuals take care of their needs in a forceful, self-serving way. They may use intimidation, power, or status to get what they want. While they may achieve their goals in the short term, they tend to **alienate people and undermine trust**. Manipulative / Passive-Aggressive Behavior This style involves getting needs met indirectly — through hinting, pouting, or deception. These individuals hide their true feelings and intentions. Over time, this **undermines their own credibility** and causes them to lose touch with their authentic self. Passive Behavior Passive individuals suppress their own needs or allow others to make decisions for them. They may lack self-confidence and feel resentful, but struggle to speak up. This often results in **needs going unmet**

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Survival Skills for the New Trainer

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Curriculum

Module 1: What Makes a Good Trainer?

Module 2: Personal Best, Professional Best & Being Genuine

Module 3: Assertiveness Skills

Module 4: Asking the Right Questions

Module 5: Listening Skills

Module 6: Connecting with People & Facilitative Training

Module 7: Defusing Difficult Participants & Essentials for Success

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