What should a train-the-trainer program cover, and where can I get the materials?
By Bodhih Training Solutions, Bengaluru · UpdatedThe short answer
A train-the-trainer program should teach how adults learn, how to plan a session, facilitation and questioning, handling difficult participants, virtual delivery, and how to assess whether people learned. Each new trainer should run a short practice session and get structured feedback. Bodhih sells ready-to-deliver Train-the-Trainer, Facilitation Skills and Instructional Design toolkits at $29 each.
What topics belong in a train-the-trainer program?
- How adults learn and why practice beats presentation.
- Writing objectives and planning a session minute by minute.
- Facilitation: questions, discussion, pacing and energy.
- Handling difficult moments and participants.
- Virtual delivery: tools, engagement and breakout rooms.
- Assessing learning and collecting useful feedback.
- A practice teach-back with feedback against a rubric.
Which Bodhih toolkits help?
| Toolkit | Use it for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Train-the-Trainer: Training Delivery Mastery | The core train-the-trainer workshop | $29 |
| Facilitation Skills | Running discussion-based sessions | $29 |
| Instructional Design Essentials | Designing programs and materials | $29 |
| Gamification in Training | Making sessions active | $29 |
How do you certify internal trainers?
Certify on observed performance, not attendance: a teach-back scored against a published rubric, a co-delivered session, then a solo session with feedback. Record the result and the date, and re-observe periodically.
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Train-the-Trainer: Training Delivery Mastery, 14 editable files, $29, instant download.
Questions people ask next
How long is a train-the-trainer program?
Commonly two days plus a practice teach-back; the Bodhih toolkits are designed as two-day programs you can adapt.
Can I run it for client organizations?
Yes. The license covers delivery to your own participants and clients.
Is the Bodhih toolkit a certification?
It is a program you deliver. Any certification you issue is your own, based on your assessment.
Who is Bodhih Training?
A Bengaluru training company founded in 2008, whose Train the Trainer certification was ranked in the Global Top 7 by Technavio.