Live, In-Person Team Training to Build Confident, Capable Trainers. Get Ready to Train with Impact.

Whether you’re a subject matter expert, HR professional, team lead, or manager suddenly tasked with leading a workshop, this 1-day, in-person Train-the-Trainer workshop from TrainSMART will give you the confidence, structure, and tools to deliver meaningful training sessions that stick.

Participants will walk away with practical skills you can use immediately to:

  • Command the room with presence
  • Adapt your delivery style to any group
  • Make your training sessions engaging and interactive
  • Transfer knowledge in a way that promotes retention and behavior change

Bring this workshop to your location for a fast-paced, highly interactive learning experience designed for real-world trainers.

Who Should Attend

This one-day workshop is designed for professionals who are responsible for training others, whether formally or informally.

Ideal for: 

  • Team leaders and managers delivering internal training
  • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), teaching peers, or customers
  • HR professionals and L&D specialists are developing internal capabilities
  • New trainers looking to sharpen their delivery skills
  • Corporate trainers and facilitators
  • Customer success, operations, or technical roles
  • Anyone expected to “train the team” as part of their role

Learning Objectives

By the end of this 1-day workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Apply adult learning principles to structure engaging training sessions
  • Deliver training using proven presentation and facilitation techniques
  • Manage group dynamics and handle difficult situations
  • Adapt delivery styles based on learner needs and energy levels
  • Use storytelling, examples, and activities to reinforce key learning
  • Facilitate with confidence using clear transitions, questioning techniques, and closings

Workshop Agenda (In-Person | 6 Hours + Breaks)

  • Welcome & Trainer Warm-Up
  • Icebreaker, Objectives, Expectations
  • Foundations of Adult Learning
  • Learning styles, Engagement science, Psychological safety
  • Structuring Training That Sticks
  • Workshop planning template, Instructional flow, Anchoring techniques
  • Delivery Mastery: Command the Room
  • Voice, posture, movement, handling nerves, and visual aids
  • Practice & Peer Feedback
  • Live practice in small groups with coaching and reflection
  • Handling Challenges + Action Planning
  • Difficult participant situations, energy dips, closing firm, and action plans
  • Wrap-Up, Reflection, & Certificate Ceremony
  • Final takeaways, Q&A, certificates, group photo

One-Day Train-the-Trainer Workshop Outline

Welcome & Workshop Kick-Off

  • Participant introductions
  • Overview of agenda and workshop objectives
  • Icebreaker: “Best and worst training experiences”
  • Establish group norms and learning agreements

Module 1: Adult Learning Principles in Action

  • Overview of how adults learn (relevance, autonomy, experience-based)
  • VARK learning styles or Kolb’s model (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.)
  • Common myths and mistakes about adult learners
  • Learning styles activity and reflection

Key Tools:

  • Adult Learning Principles Cheat Sheet
  • Learning Style Self-Assessment

Module 2: Structuring Your Session for Success

  • The 4-Step Model: Prepare, Present, Practice, Perform
  • Writing clear, measurable learning objectives
  • Designing effective openings, transitions, and closings
  • Building training around outcomes, not just content
  • Group activity: Rebuild a cluttered training outline

Key Tools:

  • Training Design Template
  • Objectives Writing Aid (Bloom’s Lite)

Module 3: Delivering with Confidence & Presence

  • Verbal and nonverbal delivery skills
  • Managing nerves and channeling energy
  • Reading the room and flexing in real time
  • Presence practice: Deliver a 2-minute “How-To” topic
  • Peer and facilitator feedback using a confidence rubric

Key Tools:

  • On-Your-Feet Confidence Checklist
  • Self-Reflection Guide

Module 4: Keeping Learners Engaged

  • Understanding cognitive attention span and fatigue
  • Engagement techniques: polls, pair shares, roleplay, gamification
  • Visual and tactile aids for memory retention
  • Activity: Add engagement elements to your session plan
  • Shareout: Top tactics for virtual vs in-person engagement

Key Tools:

  • Trainer Engagement Menu
  • Interactive Redesign Worksheet

Module 5: Handling Challenges & Creating a Safe Space

  • Common training room challenges (resistors, dominators, distractions)
  • Strategies for redirecting without embarrassment
  • Creating psychological safety and trust
  • The three types of feedback and how to deliver each
  • Activity: Practice handling disruptions with roleplays

Key Tools:

  • Difficult Participant Strategy Grid
  • Golden Rules for Giving Feedback

Module 6: Micro-Teach Lab

  • Each participant delivers a 5-minute training demo
  • Structured peer and facilitator feedback
  • Reflection: What went well? What will I try next time?
  • Group celebration of strengths and progress

Key Tools:

  • Feedback Form
  • Trainer Reflection Journal

Closing & Next Steps

  • Recap: Top takeaways from the day
  • Final Q&A and open discussion
  • Trainer Commitment Pledge
  • Optional: Sign up for 1:1 coaching or submit a recorded session for review

Included Materials

  • Trainer Toolkit (printed + digital)
  • Slide deck templates
  • Trainer Checklist & Session Planner
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Participant workbook
  • Pre-filled facilitation best practices cheat sheet
  • Group photo for internal communications

Delivery Format

  • In-person
  • On-site at client location or hosted venue
  • Room setup: Pods are ideal for interaction
  • AV Required: Projector/Screen or TV + Flipcharts or whiteboard

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Customer Success Story: Turning New Trainers into Confident Leaders For Paris Baguette

When Paris Baguette partnered with TrainSmart for a custom Train-the-Trainer workshop, their goal was simple: empower employees to lead training sessions with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Before the program, many team members had never facilitated a session and were unsure how to keep participants engaged while covering important material. As one attendee put it, “I wanted practical skills I could use right away — not just theory.”

Over the course of the workshop, participants experienced hands-on activities, real-world examples, and personalized coaching. The session created what one participant called “a safe space to learn what we need,” allowing them to practice new techniques without fear of making mistakes.

By the end of the program:

  • Trainers reported increased confidence in leading sessions.
  • They learned practical goal-setting and communication strategies.
  • They walked away with relevant, ready-to-use activities tailored to their teams.

One new trainer summed it up perfectly: “This workshop gave me examples and activities I can use with my team. I’d highly recommend it for new or experienced trainers.”

Paris Baguette now has a stronger, more capable training team — one that’s equipped to deliver consistent, engaging training that supports their brand’s growth and quality standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend the 1-Day Train-the-Trainer workshop?

This workshop is ideal for team leads, managers, subject matter experts, HR professionals, new trainers, and anyone expected to deliver internal training.

What will I learn in this 1-day training session?

You’ll gain practical tools to confidently plan, deliver, and facilitate engaging training sessions using adult learning principles and facilitation best practices.

How is the training delivered?

Our 1-day Train-the-Trainer is offered in-person and is highly interactive, featuring live practice, group activities, and facilitator coaching.

Is there a certificate provided at the end of the course?

Yes. Every participant receives a certificate of completion during our celebratory closing circle at the end of the workshop.

What topics are covered in the 1-Day Train-the-Trainer workshop?

The course covers: training session structure, adult learning, delivery presence, audience engagement, group dynamics, and handling tough training scenarios.

Do I need previous training experience to attend?

No prior experience is required—this workshop is designed to support both new and experienced professionals responsible for training others.

Empower your internal experts to train with confidence.

Book a private, on-site Train-the-Trainer Workshop and equip your team with the skills to deliver learning that sticks.