Training-the-Trainer Workshop In Chicago, IL
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Imagine yourself stepping onto a train heading towards success in corporate training. TrainSmart invites you to join our 3-day Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Chicago, IL, where you’ll explore new horizons and master essential skills that propel your training abilities forward.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game, this course is your ticket to success. Immerse yourself in an engaging, interactive environment, and you’ll discover how to transfer knowledge effectively while captivating your audience with educational content.
With TrainSmart’s certified workshop, you’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery, unlocking skills and techniques to create dynamic training sessions that leave a lasting impact. You’ll delve into topics such as engaging adult learners, designing and developing content, mastering delivery skills, enhancing learning with activities, managing your classroom, and mastering virtual training techniques.
Experience the thrill of learning in a small, intimate setting, where you can present and facilitate between 5-7 segments and your very own 10-20 minute final training project. Choose a topic that ignites your passion and learn how to create a training plan that moves seamlessly from one topic to the next. Explore the development process and discover how to incorporate activities that increase participation and understanding.
Learn how to manage classroom challenges and utilize facilitation skills that make learning educational and fun.
Your journey culminates on the final day with a recorded practice session, during which you’ll receive feedback and coaching from your peers and the facilitator. So hop on board and join us on this exciting train ride to success. All aboard!
We offer three options for our Training-the-Trainer Course: three-day public workshops in nine U.S. cities, three-day virtual instructor-led workshops via Zoom, and custom-tailored training in person or virtually.
Why Choose TrainSMART’s Train-the-Trainer Course?
Train-the-Trainer Training Is Our Core Competency
One of our main competencies is training trainers and subject matter experts, which means that your training will be facilitated by a highly experienced and educated trainer and instructional designer.
The fact that our trainer knows how to design and develop workshops as well as teach and work with learners how to train.
Our trainers stay current with training trends and incorporate them into the learning.
Certified By the International Board of Certified Trainers
This is the gold standard.
TrainSMART must incorporate competencies that the International Board of Certified Trainers requires.
TrainSMART’s Train-the-Trainer program must be recertified every three years and updated to reflect the latest trends, disciplines, and practices.
TrainSmart’s Accredited Train-the-Trainer is NOT SELF-Certified like our competition.
You’ll Receive An International Trainer Certification
What this means to you is that it places you in a league above most.
Global companies want an international certification over a certificate or certification given by a training company based on its own ideas.
Many organizations leverage and market their Subject Matter Experts as internationally certified – setting them above their competition.
Global organizations want an international certification for consistency across their various regions.
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Meet Our Master Trainers
Michelle has 20 years of experience in exploring and researching innovative ways to make learning sticky. She works with Train-the-Trainer participants to foster their creativity in applying these techniques to their own training topics to make those topics engaging and sticky. The techniques employ the latest research in learning, training, and education.
Michelle Allegretti
Master Trainer
Senior Instructional Designer
Donna Steffey, MBA, CPLP, is passionate about helping people discover their own brilliance. As an international trainer, coach, and author Donna uses humbleness and humor to create a positive learning environment.
Donna Steffey
Master Trainer
Since 2013, Elana Centor has partnered with TrainSmart in three key areas: training, business development, and writing. As a trainer, Elana often teaches TrainSmart’s flagship workshop: Train-the-Trainer. She also heads our Minneapolis office and as a writer provides support on everything from marketing and website content.
Elana Centor
Master Trainer
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the workshop, learners should be able to:
- Determine how the key concepts of adult learning principles, learning preferences, developmental stages, and active and passive learning apply to the learner’s selected project or course program.
- Use solid models to design a training plan and instructional strategies for a learning program.
- Formulate valid and reliable assessment questions for a learning program.
- Develop learning objectives for a course.
- Identify their personal communication style and determine how it affects their training delivery and audience understanding,
- Practice a portion of a training program using techniques learned throughout the workshop.
Train-the-Trainer Course Outline
It Starts with You
- Communication Skills
- Communication Styles For Training Delivery
- Learning Preferences
Discipline of Design
- Discipline of Design
- Design Outline
Audience and Evaluation
- Principles of Adult Learning
- Stages of Learning
- Generational Differences
- International Differences
- Evaluation
- Measurement
- Selecting Appropriate Delivery Methods
The Design
- Task Analysis
- Develop Goals and Objectives
- Active vs. Passive Learning
- Learning Activities
Documentation
- Documentation
Training Delivery
- Presentation Skills
- Instructor-led
- Structured on-the-job training (one-on-one)
- Training technical content
- Questioning Skills For Trainers
- Ice Breakers
- Listening Skills
Training Delivery (Continued)
- Participation and Motivation
- Handling Difficult Situations
- Types of Learners
- How To Design A Training Room
- Training Techniques
- How To Start A Training Session With A Bang
Online Learning Environment
- Synchronous vs. Asynchronous
- Platforms and Tools
- Simulating Virtual Training
- What is Virtual Instructor-led Training?
- Methods for Engaging Participants Virtually
- Instructor Skill Sets
- Using Social Media In Training
Wrap Up
- Participant’s Presentations (Final training project.)
- Training Resources
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Why TrainSmart’s
Certified Train-the-Trainer?
- CORE TrainSmart competency
- Train-the-Trainer Certification, Certified by IBCT (www.ibct-global.com)
- Facilitated your specific needs and expectations
- Small class size – 10 maximum recommended
- 3.5 CEUs – Accredited Train-the-Trainer Course
- This program is not self-certified
- Video recorded practical exercises – three to five times, one with formal peer evaluation
- Feedback on submitted videos for six months post-completion
- Highly interactive, engaging, and most of all FUN
- Your facilitator has extensive experience in designing and delivering technical training, as well as advanced degrees in instructional design and systems.
Who should attend this Train-the-Trainer Course In Chicago, IL?
Experienced trainers who want to improve skills, subject matter experts who have new responsibilities to provide training, and new trainers who need to begin with the basics and learn best practices in adult learning styles.
Past participants include: Sales Staff, Trainers, Technical Trainers, Training Managers, Instructional Designers, Human Resource Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Executives, Subject Matter Experts, Project Managers & Facilitators
Train-the-Trainer Course Fees
$2200 Per Person
$2600 with IBCT Certification
2026
Course Dates
June 16 – 18, 2026
September 15 – 17, 2026
November 10 – 12, 2026
Use the form below to register or to request more information.
What Is Included?
The fee for the public workshop is $2,200.00 when paid by ACH or check. There is a credit card transaction fee when paying by a major credit card. The registration fees are inclusive of the following: workshop fees, participant materials, one–up to 20-minute virtual feedback, or design session up to six months following the workshop. IBCT application certification fees are an additional $400.00, collected by TrainSmart and the required international certification documents and then submitted to the IBCT for their review.
Fees are due 21 days before the workshop. There are no refunds. If a participant cannot attend their scheduled workshop, they have up to one year to reschedule. They may transfer their credit to another person, with written permission.
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Chicago, IL
Expansive Workspace
318 W Adams Ave
Chicago, IL 60606
Toll-Free: 800-807-8030
Email: inquiries@trainsmartinc.com
We Offer Other
Train-the-Trainer Delivery Options
Need A Private Train-the-Trainer Course?
For over 25 years, TrainSmart has designed, developed, and delivered customized on-site Train-the-Trainer courses. We offer 1/2 day, one-day, two-day, and three-day options at your site for up to 10 participants per session. We will tailor your Train-the-Trainer program to include documentation review and participant facilitation using company-specific content.
It is a great way to work as a team to increase the effectiveness of a training program and to exchange ideas and approaches within the organization.
The best value is the on-site workshop. There are greater benefits to training as a group:
- Use your own content throughout the 3 days and for the final project
- Receive both facilitator and peer feedback and coaching
- Discuss the design of your training program with an experienced TrainSmart facilitator/designer
(Live) Virtual Train-the-Trainer via Zoom
Same Outcomes As Our 3-Day Face-to-Face Workshop With A Virtual Delivery Method
Training is an essential element of personal and organizational development in any organization. Being knowledgeable of and continuing to learn about the skills and knowledge that drive success for you and your organization! Plus, training and orientation drives customer and employee retention.
This workshop has (6) 120-minute sessions with intermingled activities and individual coaching. With enrollment limited to 12, it is designed for anyone tasked with developing meaningful, practical, and beneficial learning events for those who attend and their organizations.
Following the training, you should be able to:
- Describe the essential elements of a training program
- Apply different methodologies to program design
- Demonstrate skills in preparation, research, and delivery of strong content
- Use an instructional design model
- Create a training program proposal
Pre-work
- You submit a one-paragraph summary of the training project you plan to work on during the live virtual training.
- You complete an Everything DiSC® Workplace Profile. The results are shared with you and then leveraged within the live virtual training.
(3) 6.5-Hour Virtual
Train-the-Trainer Sessions
Price: $2100
2026
Online Train-the-Trainer
Course Dates
March 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
March 17, 18, 19
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
April 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
April 21, 22, 23
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
May 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
May 11, 12, 13
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
June 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
June 8, 9, 10
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
July 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
July 7, 8, 9
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
August 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
August 11, 12, 13
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
September 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
September 8, 9, 10
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
October 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
October 13, 14, 15
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
November 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
November 10, 11, 12
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
December 2026 Session:
(3) 6.5-Hour Sessions
November 8, 9, 10
Hours: 9:00 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
(30-Minute Break For Lunch)
Registration Fee: $2,100.00
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1-Day Train-the-Trainer Workshop (Private Workshop)
TrainSMART’s 1-Day Train-the-Trainer Course: Master the Art of Live Instruction equips your team with the skills to deliver engaging, impactful training sessions that stick. Designed for managers, HR professionals, subject matter experts, and anyone tasked with leading learning, this fast-paced workshop focuses on presence, adaptability, and practical facilitation techniques. Available exclusively as an on-site, in-person program or live virtual workshop for groups, it’s not open to the public—ensuring a customized, results-driven experience for your organization. Bring this workshop to your team and empower your trainers to deliver learning that drives real behavior change. Contact us today to schedule your 1-Day Train-the-Trainer workshop.
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What Past Participants Are Saying…
“The Train-the-Trainer course was fantastic! Some of the most valuable things that I gained are confidence; techniques to facilitate dry, technical data; and PowerPoint tricks.”
V.P. Learning and Development
Global Pharmaceutical Company
Greater Chicago Area
“The instructor was excellent, in fact, one of the best that I had experienced. The course is well-structured, presented in an excellent fashion for both the written and facilitation.”
Sr. Marketing Specialist
Underwriters Laboratories
Greater Chicago Area
“This is the best Train-the-Trainer course that I ever attended! I did not expect that I was going to learn new innovative approaches to training development, delivery, and assessment.”
North America Sales Manager
Underwriters Laboratories
Greater St. Louis Area
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main focus of the content of your Train-the-Trainer workshop?
The focus of the Train-the-Trainer program is to prepare the participant to understand how adults learn best, understand how to assess the learning need, and how to write solid objectives that ties to the program design and development. There is a large part of the workshop that focuses on delivering and evaluating the training. Topics include communication skills, presentation skills, various best practices training techniques, preparing for the delivery of training, listening, questioning, handling difficult situations, virtual training, one-on-one, classroom management, and finally evaluation. We would suggest using your content for the various practices throughout the three-day workshop. The amount of emphasis on a given topic and if there are a particular policy and practice at your organization, we will infuse it into our training.
How many days is TrainSMART’s Train-the-Trainer Course?
Answer: TrainSmart’s Internationally Certified Train-the-Trainer workshop is a three-day workshop filled with current tips and techniques, best practices, and hours of practice.
What does the course include?
Answer: Following the workshop, each participant is able to submit a recording of their training, and then experience a one-on-one virtual facilitated feedback session.
What is the 3rd day of training like?
Answer: On Day 3, you will facilitate a 10 to 15-minute “training session” on a topic of your choice. This event is peer-reviewed and video-recorded. Your goal for this session is to simulate as real a training experience as possible. To help you achieve this, please review the attached Train-the-Trainer Pre-work document then send me a high-level outline of your topic, along with an example of an activity you’d like to include at least five days prior to the course. If you are able to do this, I will send you feedback and suggestions before the start of the course. You may bring any additional materials and aids that will help with your session. A laptop and projector are available for PPT.
Does TrainSMART Offer On-Site Train-the-Trainer Options?
Answer:
What differentiates your Train-the-Trainer program from other Train-the-Trainer companies and programs?
TrainSmart’s Internationally Certified Train-the-Trainer workshop is certified by The International Board of Certified Trainers and is not Self-Certified. You will find that most of the TTT programs are certified by the company that designed and developed the workshops which does not give it creditability or hold it to a particular standard, like TrainSmart’s TTT. Further, TrainSmart tailors/customizes all of its programs to meet the needs/goals/objectives of the audience, as we know that this will provide the greatest value and knowledge transfer for the participants.
In your company’s view, what makes a person a great trainer?
A great trainer is one who listens to the need, provides feedback for the expected outcomes, along with activities that align with the client, engages the audience while attending to each participant’s concerns, goals, and experience, and all the while makes the learning fun by the design of several interactions and check-ins with the participant. The trainer uses the Tell3 method: Tell them what you will (teach) tell them, Tell/teach them, tell them what you told—taught them. Review. The trainer is nurturing and provides the tools, best practices, and recommendations for being a successful trainer.
How much does the 3-Day Train-the-Trainer Course Cost?
Answer: $2200.00
Do you offer government discounts?
Yes, we offer a 10% discount for government agencies and a larger discount for on-site private workshops.
When we complete the three-day training, what certification would we be awarded? The IBCT fee is included in the cost, so would it be the IBCT Associate Trainer Certificate or the IBCT Professional Trainer Certificate?
Answer: The level of certification is predicated on experience and education. Take a look at the link which provides details for all three levels of international certification. Additionally, you can start at the Associate Trainer level and move up based on additional experience and education.
What is the cancellation policy for the Train-the-Trainer workshop?
Answer: Workshop registration is only confirmed when full payment has been received from a participant.
If sufficient confirmed registrations have not been received two weeks in advance of the scheduled starting date, the workshop may be canceled.
In the unlikely event that the workshop is canceled, all confirmed participants will be notified immediately and receive a full refund.
If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the participant can apply the registration fee, less the $100 re-processing fee to a future workshop that is taken one year from the original workshop date. Full cancellation must be made within 21 business days after the first day of the workshop.
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