instructor led training 1

[bobdwyer]

has anyone had experience with instructor led &quot;train-the-trainer&quot; courses? i have been doing technical training for some years (currently on network security products) and was considering taking such a course. i have no idea whether they are worthwhile or which ones may be useful. any info would be helpful.<br>
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thanks in advance

 

[Geekette]

Yes, I've both taught courses and taken them.<br>
In the student role, they are most useful I think, when all of the trainers are involved in the same project *and* have already been exposed to some aspects of the particular course(s). What I mean, is that having the course before you have seen the classrooms or met the students is not quite as helpful.<br>
As an instructor, I found sharing insights on *how* to teach the course to particular constituents was often more important than the actual course work. For example, teaching database design to a group of engineers requires a different approach than to business systems analysts.

 

[kelt]

&quot;Train the trainer&quot; style courses are definitely worth the time and effort. I have found that even though I consider myself a seasoned trainer, I am always able to pick up something to help me in my next training class.<br>
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I try and get out to one at least once a year, just to make sure I am helping my clients in the best way possible.<br>
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I would also suggest not just taking one specific to your course needs but taking an introductory &quot;train the trainer course&quot; which would deal with the actual teaching side of this type of course.

 

[Kirie]

Kelt,

Where do you find your courses?
I have seen some train-the-trainer sessions that I find interesting but being a one person operation, the cost is usually too high.