Trainer Resources
Trainer Resources include information and tools such as energizers, team builders, competency matrices, white papers, learning style guides and access to VisionPoint’s master trainers and TrainerSelect™ Team.Straight to the Point Newsletters
Team Building Activities/Energizers
A VISIONPOINT PERSPECTIVE
Perfecting the Perfect Hire
A VISIONPOINT PERSPECTIVE
Generations: Harnessing the Potential of the Multigenerational Workforce
An OUTSIDE PERSPECTIVE
The Fear and Loathing of Sales Training
Although we do not require certification to use VisionPoint programs, we do offer a comprehensive Trainer Certification Program for interested organizations and facilitators.
Typical Audience:
- Novice trainers with little or no training experience
- Experienced trainers with little or no facilitation skills
- Experienced trainers lacking specific content expertise
- Trainers of any experience level in an organization seeking consistency in delivery
- Minimum of 24 in-class participation hours (total of sixteen 90-minute sessions)
- Completion of all foundation skills plus any two elective modules
- Understanding and application of certification learning outcomes
Participants will lead an effective training session and:
- Apply adult learning principles
- Accommodate each primary learning style
- Demonstrate fundamental facilitation skills
- Exhibit confidence and competence while balancing content, process and participation
- 90-minute modules
- Highly interactive
- Video demonstrations used to support concepts
- Intensive participation required
- Maximum group size per master trainer is 20
| Foundation Modules 90-minute modules (all required) |
| VP001 - Laying the Foundation characteristics of effective facilitators, roles & responsibilities before, during & after training |
| VP002 - Preparation Pitfalls how to avoid them & plan for an effective session |
| VP003 – Adult Learning Principles what they are; how to apply them |
| VP004 – Learning & Thinking Styles what they are; how to recognize them; how to accommodate them |
| VP005 – Using Materials & Resources how to use standard facilitator materials; how & when to customize to meet unique needs |
| VP006 – Generating Discussion introduces four types of questions |
| VP007 – Managing the Process smooth transitions; staying on track |
| VP008 – Managing Disruptive Behaviors – part 1 three types of disruptions & how to effectively deal with them |
| VP009 – Managing Disruptive Behaviors – part 2 practice |
| VP010 – Professional Presence posture; humor; presentation style |
| VP011 – Trainer’s Toolbox techniques to manage learning process & optimize participation |
| VP012 – Skills Practice effective set up & monitoring |
| VP013 – Coaching & Feedback – part 1 coaching techniques & feedback guidelines for trainers |
| VP014 – Coaching & Feedback – part 2 practice |
| Elective Modules Organizations Typically Select TWO |
| VP015 – Recording Techniques creating flipcharts & other visual aids |
| VP016 – Activity Ideas incorporating icebreakers, energizers & team builders |
| VP017 – Creating Case Studies critical elements of design |
| VP018 – Evaluation purpose & practice of assessment |
| VP019 – Content Connection – part 1 focus on specific content area |
| VP020 – Content Connection – part 2 practice & coaching |
For more information about Trainer Certification, contact us at
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Facilitation Tips for Diversity Training
Participant Disclaimer Notification
Learning Styles Quick Reference Guide
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Team Building Activities/Energizers
Fitting It All Together activity
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Toll-Free Technical Support Number:
1-800-300-8880
Although we do not require certification to use VisionPoint programs, we do offer Train-the-Trainer services for interested organizations.
Train-the-Trainer sessions are most valuable for organizations seeking consistency in delivery across several departments or company locations or for organizations seeking to significantly increase the effectiveness of their internal training team.
Typical Audience:
- Novice trainers with little or no training experience
- Experienced trainers with little or no facilitation skills
- Experienced trainers lacking specific content expertise
- Trainers of any experience level in an organization seeking consistency in delivery
- Program-specific sessions focusing on content nuances and consistent messages
- Delivery techniques focusing on the fundamentals of facilitation
- Progressive methods focusing on advanced facilitation skills and training design
- Highly interactive
- Delivered by a VisionPoint master trainer or TrainerSelect™ specialist
- Video demonstrations used to support concepts
- Intensive participation required
- Maximum group size per session is 20
- Specifically designed to meet organization’s content, delivery, time constraints and budget requirements
Connect with VisionPoint’s master trainers and TrainerSelect™ specialists who can provide just-in-time ideas and solutions to your training challenges.
Contact TrainerTALK™ at: 800.300.8880 x 302 or by email trainer@visionpoint.com.
