Every now and then, we get this question,
“How is TTT (Train The Trainer) any different from other presentation skills training?”
First and foremost, honestly we don’t think there is much similarities between the two in the firstplace. In fact, it couldn’t be any more different.
The goal of TTT is to train trainers and trainers-to-be on the required competencies of conducting a training session.
Conducting a training session is not just about giving a presentation. Although the elements of content creation and engaging the audience in a training session can be considered to be part of a presentation know-how, the goal of training is to ensure enhancement of competencies to achieve a targeted level of performance – something that doesn’t happen by just listening to a talk or a speech alone.
The strategies required to impart knowledge, skills transfer and behaviour changes are different from the strategies of persuasion, convincing and closing a deal.
While a presentation can be used to impart information and knowledge, skills transfer requires the audience to “try” and “repeat” in a controlled environment in order to comprehend and grasp the skill. As for behaviour changes, this requires examining the belif system – something that is more successful when self-directed than externally induced.
Apart from the presentation component of delivering a training session, a trainer needs to also know how to conduct basicTraining Needs Analysis (TNA) and effective assessment techniques. These are outside of the classroom activities that will increase the success rate of a training session.
A trainer must successfully be able to identify the real requirements that justifies a training intervention and design a training programme consisting of appropriate modules that addresses the gap in competency (knowledge, skills and/or behaviours). Part of that training intervention, may require presentation of a topic from a subject matter except.
In the case of HRD Corp Train the Trainer, it’s a certification course. Which means the certificate issued is not merely a certificate of attendance. The certificate adds value especially to those who would like to be active training in the space of HRD Corp – that is conducting training to employees of companies that contributes to the HRD Corp Fund under the PSMB Act 2001. The certificate becomes one of requirements for this purpose, regardless of your subject matter area.
We hope this sharing has managed to shed some light on the subject, especially for those who may still be confused about training and presenting, and help you make the right decision.
Thank you for reading.