Train The Virtual Trainer
Our Train the Virtual Trainer workshop is specifically designed to help people who deliver training virtually.
It is easy to assume that training in the virtual world is the same as training live, with participants in the same room. But the massive growth in virtual training since March 2020 has shown this is not the case. This training helps the virtual trainer design and deliver impactful training.
The challenges with training virtually
There are a number of challenges when training virtually, which includes keeping participants engaged. This is particularly difficult when videos are not turned on and when there are so many potential distractions, such as emails, notifications, dogs, cats and kids. Beyond engagement there is the difficulty in creating interesting content, the issues of relevance and the challenges of attention span and concentration. All these factors mean that you have to treat virtual training differently to live training.
Tailored to your needs
Our Train The Virtual Trainer workshop is tailored to your needs. Firstly we discuss the kind of training you’re going to deliver virtually. We then review both the content and delivery of the training and adapt our workshop to your training session. This means the training you receive is based around your training and how to deliver this virtually.
Designing Virtual Content
It is easy to assume that you can take existing training content and just deliver this virtually, but our exerience has shown this not always the case. Content needs to be at least adapted and often redesigned for the virtual world.
Our Train the Virtual Trainer session includes ideas on how to design virtual content. We show you how to do this in principle and then apply these ideas to your actual training content.
Delivering Virtual Training
One of the biggest challenges we are given by clients, is in how to engage virtual training participants and keep engaged. Our training gives you ideas on how to do this applied to your content. There are two basic ways to keep your participants engaged, firstly in the way you design your content and secondly in the way you deliver your training. Both require detailed preparation. When you deliver your training content virtually, we recommend treating this as more of a performance. We give you ideas and coaching on how to do this.
Train the Virtual Trainer Agenda
The following is an outline agenda for our Train the Virtual Trainer content, which we adapt to suit your needs.
Pre workshop
Prior to the workshop we discuss your objectives for the training and the specific challenges you want your trainers to overcome.
The participants also complete the ITD Work Styles Model which gives an insight on the personality drivers when delivering training. This means we can tailor coaching ideas to your individual trainers.
Workshop sessions
This training is delivered in one or multiple sessions. Part 1 includes the ideas on how to deliver virtual training, and part 2 is where participants deliver samples of their content with feedback, coaching and ideas from the trainer. There is the option of a further follow up session for additional coaching and development.
Content design
Each participant selects content which they would like to review in the training. You gain ideas and suggestions on how to adapt and redesign this to get more engagement. Based on these ideas you practice delivering your content.
Training objectives
Any training needs to have a clear objective to guide content development, but with training virtually this is even more so. Not only do you need a clear objective drafted from the participants’ perspective in what you want them to gain from the training. But also, you need to define an objective for every slide, every activity, every small step in your training.
Participant engagement
Getting and keeping participants engaged is one of the key challenges of training virtually. Using your content we show you how to do this to maximum effect. This will mean developing your approach at every step of your training. It will take a lot of preparation and work to gain more engagement.
Participant development
During the training your trainers practice delivering content to engage their audience. They receive feedback and coaching from the ITD trainer. We give you ideas and tips at each step tailored to your needs.
Participant Feedback
Read what participants say about our training below and more by following this link Training Reviews
A truly inclusive, insightful, and empowering training
I recently attended the Working Effectively at Clifford Chance training session and found it to be an incredibly valuable and uplifting experience. One of the standout aspects was the smaller group size, which created a more inclusive environment. Everyone had the opportunity to feel seen, heard, and genuinely included in the discussions.
The session encouraged open dialogue, and participants were free to express their views and share personal experiences without hesitation. This openness was largely thanks to Martin, who facilitated the session with warmth, empathy, and professionalism. Martin fostered a safe and supportive space where people felt comfortable being honest and reflective, which made the session not only informative but also deeply engaging.
Overall, the training was a brilliant example of how thoughtful facilitation and a well-structured format can empower individuals to connect, learn, and grow together. Highly recommended!
Five-star training!
I attended Martin’s session on working effectively in the workplace and you can tell he genuinely cares about the people he is training- he was very interactive throughout, delivered super helpful takeaways (especially relevant in professional settings) and also extended candid advice on how to keep up with an incredibly fast-paced and often times challenging career environment. I highly, highly recommend Martin’s sessions if you have the opportunity to attend them, I am confident you will leave the room with more wisdom.
Bespoke Soft Skills Training for Shipboard Leadership
The Bespoke Soft Skills Training for Shipboard Leadership was very well received. Participants found the sessions engaging, practical, and highly beneficial, with appreciation expressed for the instructor’s time, travel, and expertise.
The interactive discussions and exercises were effective in applying leadership and communication concepts to real shipboard situations. Several attendees noted they could use the material to address challenges with difficult crew members.
Overall, this training was viewed as excellent, relevant, and valuable in enhancing leadership effectiveness and promoting stronger communication across the fleet.
Presenting with Impact Virtually
I recently attended the “Presenting with Impact Virtually” training workshop led by Martin Chapman, and it was a thoroughly engaging and practical experience. Martin’s delivery was professional yet friendly, making the virtual format feel interactive and enjoyable. The session was well-structured, with clear slides and practical examples. I highly recommend his training services for anyone looking to improve their presentation skills in a virtual setting.
Comprehensive and Engaging Training
I recently attended Martin’s ‘Working Effectively’ and ‘Professional Business Communication’ online training sessions and both were excellent. Martin is very engaging and ensures that participants all contribute to discussion. The sessions were very useful, drawing on real anecdotes and scenarios relevant to our level of work. I found both training sessions impactful and will carry the lessons learned into my work. Thanks Martin!
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