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Boring Trainers? Not in My Organization! (A Train-the-Trainer Crash Course)

Have you ever wished there was an easy button to help your subject matter experts (SMEs) add more engagement to their training sessions?

While there may not be a magic fix, this free 60-minute webinar might be the next best thing. Join Brian Washburn as he explores what’s going on in the minds of your SMEs and walks you through practical steps for creating a simple, effective train-the-trainer program for anyone serving as a “part-time trainer” across your organization.

By the end of this hour, you’ll be able to:

Describe some of the barriers that SMEs may need to overcome in order to plan and deliver engaging training
Identify a range of support options to help SMEs successfully plan and deliver engaging training, from providing practical resources to implementing a formal train-the-trainer program

Ready to build your training delivery skills, consider the Training Delivery Basics course from L&D Pro Academy. The course is a self-paced experience that you can start today!

If your organization has multiple trainers and is interested in an in-person train-the-trainer experience, we’re ready to create a quote for you based on your needs!

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What You’ll Learn in This Train-the-Trainer Webinar

This isn’t your average webinar. It’s a hands-on, interactive crash course. Here’s a sneak peek at the agenda:

Part 1: Understanding the SME Trainer’s Mindset

Interactive Poll: What Kind of Trainer Are You? We’ll kick off with a self-assessment to help you and your SMEs identify current training styles and strengths.
“Presenter, Know Thyself”: A deep dive into the 4 quadrants of training styles. Understanding this is the first step to growth.
Family Feud – The Top 5 Barriers for SME Trainers: We’ll reveal the top 5 things that hold SMEs back from being amazing trainers. You’ll probably recognize a few

Part 2: Practical Solutions for Better Training Delivery

Self-Service Support System: For organizations that can’t host a formal program, we’ll share a toolkit of resources to support your trainers, including:
- Lesson Plan Templates
- Our “Training Activity Cookbook”
- Evaluation and Observation Forms
Differentiating Trainer Needs: Not all trainers are the same. We’ll explore how to tailor your support for:
- SMEs who only need to DELIVER pre-built content.
- SMEs who need to both DESIGN and DELIVER their own training.
Comparing Workshop Agendas: We’ll show you what a 2-day delivery-focused agenda and a 3-day design/delivery agenda look like.

Part 3: Putting It All into Practice

Interactive Breakout Session: You’ll join a small group to discuss which train-the-trainer solutions could work in your organization and how to overcome potential roadblocks.
Debrief and Q&A: We’ll come back together to share insights and answer your burning questions about creating your own train-the-trainer program.

Who Should Attend This Train-the-Trainer Webinar?

This webinar is perfect for:

L&D and HR Professionals tasked with improving the quality of internal training.
Managers and Team Leads who rely on SMEs to train their teams.
Subject Matter Experts who have been asked to take on a training role.
Anyone interested in learning how to create a more effective and engaging learning culture.

About Brian Washburn

Brian Washburn, co-founder of Endurance Learning, has over 20 years of experience helping subject matter experts become confident, engaging facilitators. His train-the-trainer sessions focus on practical tools, tailored guidance, and hands-on practice, equipping teams to deliver clear, effective training that sticks.

Brian regularly delivers Train-the-Trainer sessions to organizations of all sizes and has built Training Delivery Basics to support all trainers to better deliver sessions.

In addition to his practical experience, Brian is the author of two books.

What’s Your Formula? Combine Learning Elements for Impactful Training (2021) and
Instructional Design on a Shoestring (2024).

He has also contributed chapters to several publications by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), including “ATD’s Handbook for Consultants” and “ATD’s Handbook for Training and Talent Development.”

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