Train the Trainer 2025

We are pleased to announce Brenda Meeker and Melanie Hoffner will once again facilitate our very popular Train the Trainer workshops in 2025!  Here is an overview of the dates and times:

Train the Trainer for the Informal/Formal Trainer

Location: GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty

Dates:

• May 13th: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check-in: 8:15 a.m.)
• May 14th: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check-in: 8:15 a.m.)

Train the Trainer for the Virtual/Hybrid Trainer

Location: GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty

Dates:

• June 10th: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check-in: 8:15 a.m.)
• June 11th: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check-in: 8:15 a.m.)

About the Workshops

Train the Trainer for the Formal Trainer

This two-day workshop is for those who are new to a formal training role or individuals who do training as a part of their role but it may not be their primary job role. This workshop is also for experienced trainers who need a refresher to their design and delivery. The first day provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to design training and the second day provides the basics of training delivery. Listed below you will find an outline of objectives that will be laid out in this course.

Learning Objectives

• Write measurable learning objectives.
• Connect how adults learn with techniques to include in your training.
• Discover six brain-based principles, and related delivery strategies, that create "sticky learning".
• Create a positive, active learning environment.
• Structure training delivery to optimize the participants' learning experience, including their attention, comprehension, and retention.
• Identify at least three actions you can take to increase the likelihood that participants will apply their learning AFTER training.
• Integrate new principles and strategies into one of your own training plans. (Time provided during this session).
• Develop an Action and Implementation Plan to integrate your learning from Train the Trainer.

Pricing:

• $199 for members
• $249 for non-members

To register for Train the Trainer for the Informal/Formal Trainer, click the button below:

Train the Trainer for the Informal/Formal Trainer 2025

Train the Trainer for the Formal Virtual Trainer

In the world of remote/hybrid employment, many are faced with the need to deliver information and training virtually. This session held on June 10th and 11th will help you to take the information you learned in your Train the Trainer session and apply those skills in a virtual/remote environment. Both facilitators have experience with leading virtual training and will share best practices. Listed below you will find an outline of objectives that will be laid out in this course:

Learning Objectives:

• Apply design strategies and tips for virtual/hybrid training.
• Express topics to consider for virtual/hybrid training that differ from in-person training.
• Integrate new principles and strategies into one of your own training plans. (Time provided during this session).
• Practice implementing a new strategy/ies in a virtual or hybrid setting. (Time provided during this session).
• Explore the definition and characteristics of a Learning Experience Facilitator (Hugget) and the three hallmarks of a Learning Experience Facilitator. Current Mindset, Updated Toolset, and Relevant Skill Set.
• Apply brain-friendly delivery principles and strategies learned in the Train the Trainer session to the virtual/hybrid training environment.
• Integrate brain-friendly principles and strategies, as well as those of a Learning Experience Facilitator, into one of your own virtual/hybrid training plans. (Time provided during this session).
• Deliver a brief virtual/hybrid session live to practice implementing a new strategy/ies and get feedback. (Time provided during this session).

Pricing:

• $199 for members
• $249 for non-members

Prerequisite:

Attendees must have completed any previous Train the Trainer session (this can include past years).

To register for Train the Trainer for the Virtual/Hybrid Trainer, click the button below:

Train the Trainer for the Virtual/Hybrid Trainer 2025

Bonus Pricing Deal!

For members:

• Sign up for both courses for $350
• Save $48

For non-members:

• Sign up for both courses for $450
• Save $48

To take advantage of these great savings, be sure to select the Ticket Type for the May and June event which indicates you are signing up for both sessions at the same time.

Additional Savings:

Become a member of the ATD Hawkeye Chapter and save an additional $25 when registering for both courses!

To become a member, please click the button below:

Online Application

Facilitators

Brenda Meeker

Owner and President, Elevate Consulting, LLC.

Melanie Hoffner

Founder and Chief People Development Specialist, Brain Bonanza, LLC.

Both Brenda and Melanie are Past Presidents of the ATD Hawkeye Chapter.

These events are held in person only, and will be held at GreenState Credit Union located at 2355 Landon Rd., North Liberty, Iowa, 52317.

For additional questions, please contact samanthaoujiri@hawkeyeatd.org.