Train the Trainer for the Informal/Formal Trainer 2026

Train the Training for the Informal/Formal Trainer

June 9th - 10th, 2026 - In Person Event

We are pleased to announce Marcie Van Note and Melanie Hoffner will facilitate our highly popular Train the Trainer workshop in 2026!

Location: GreenState Credit Union
2355 Landon Rd, North Liberty, IA 52317

Dates:

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

About the Workshop

This two-day workshop is for those who are new to a 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 the 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.
• Create a positive, active learning environment.
• Structure training delivery to optimize the participants' learning experience, including their attention, comprehension, and retention.
• 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

Facilitators

Melanie Hoffner

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

Both Marcie and Melanie are Past Presidents of the ATD Hawkeye Chapter.
For additional questions, please contact nikkinorton@hawkeyeatd.org.