Train the Trainer for IT and Technical Professionals course
In this course you develop your teaching skills as an IT or technical trainer. You learn how to teach mixed groups and how to deal with resistance and technical problems.
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In brief. Train the Trainer for IT and Technical Professionals is a classroom course of 2 days. You can take it in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague, among other locations, or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 1250,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.
- Stronger in front of the group, more confident in your role
- Teaching techniques you can apply straight away
- Personal feedback on your behaviour
- Handling resistance and difficult questions
- Even when the technology falters: you stay on your feet
Your trainer: Mieke, Rob, Christy or Joris 1,117 evaluations in total, averaging 8.8. View the trainers
Training in IT or engineering takes more than subject knowledge alone. How do you deal with differences in level, resistance and that inevitable technical hitch? On this course you work on your teaching skills and discover your own style as a trainer.
Description
In this course you learn how to deliver an IT or technical training course that sticks. You actively experiment with different training methods and receive personal feedback on your training style from experienced Learnit trainers.
You work on didactic skills, presentation and making contact with your group. You discover how to deal with differences in level between participants, how to find a balance between explanation and practice, and how to turn resistance among users into acceptance of a new package or product. You also learn how to separate main points from side issues: what do you demonstrate and what do you leave out, and how do you make sure the material covered sticks?
You receive feedback and insight into the effect of your own behaviour in front of the group. The course also covers how to prepare for technical setbacks during a training course and how to stay calm when the equipment lets you down. By the end of the course you will have a firmer theoretical foundation and a practical toolkit for taking your courses to a higher level.
Topics
During this course the following topics, among others, are covered:
- Didactic principles
- Do’s and don’ts during a course
- The trainer’s attitude
- The importance of clear communication
- Preparing your lessons
- Learning methods and delivery formats
- Applying KISS in explanations, examples and exercises
- Finding a balance between explaining and practising
- Dealing with critical questions and difficult participants
- Working with mixed groups and differing levels
- Removing fear of IT or technology
- Dealing with technical problems during your course
- Encouraging self-reliance in participants
- Evaluating and gathering feedback
Result
After the course you will be able to deliver a stimulating IT or technical training course and convey the material in a didactically sound way. You will know your own training style and how to make the most of your strengths. You will connect with your target group, make genuine contact and actively seek interaction instead of one-way traffic. You will deal smoothly with critical questions, difficult participants and differences in level within the group. You will also know how to handle resistance to new software or products, and you will keep a cool head when the technology lets you down during a course.
Target audience
This course is intended for IT and technical professionals who deliver training courses, or will do so in the future, but who have not been trained for this. You will recognise yourself in one or more of the following points:
You give training courses on software, hardware or technical processes and want to take a more professional approach; you provide user training during the roll-out of new systems or products; you would like a professional perspective on your approach and feedback on your training style; you feel there is more to be gained from your courses; you want a firmer theoretical grounding in didactics and in conveying technical knowledge.
Teaching method
A professional perspective on the way you train gives you targeted feedback, tips and tricks. You gain insight into the effect of your own behaviour and learn to distinguish between desirable and undesirable actions in relation to your end goals. Dealing with resistance is also covered: what works, and what could you do differently? The intervention ladder helps you with this. During the course you have several successful experiences and go home inspired. And from now on you will know how to pass that inspiration on to your own participants.
Prior knowledge
You do not need any specific prior knowledge. It is useful, however, if you already have some experience with IT or technology and enjoy passing this knowledge on to others. Whether you are just starting out as a trainer or already do some teaching: you are welcome.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
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All start dates
2 training days. In order of date.
- Thu 5 & Thu 19 November 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Thu 5 & Thu 19 November 2026 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Fri 6 & Fri 20 November 2026 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Wed 18 Nov & Wed 2 Dec 2026 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 21 October Enrol
- Mon 30 Nov & Mon 14 Dec 2026 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 November Enrol
- Tue 5 & Tue 19 January 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 8 December Enrol
- Fri 5 & Fri 19 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 8 January Enrol
- Tue 2 & Tue 16 March 2027 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 February Enrol
- Tue 16 & Tue 30 March 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 16 February Enrol
- Tue 16 & Tue 30 March 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 16 February Enrol
- Tue 30 Mar & Tue 13 Apr 2027 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 March Enrol
- Wed 5 & Wed 19 May 2027 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 7 April Enrol
- Thu 29 Jul & Thu 12 Aug 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 1 July Enrol
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This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
The trainers for this course
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
Mieke
Trainer in conversation techniques and train-the-trainer 8,8 from 386 evaluations
Rob
Trainer in communication and leadership 8,6 from 346 evaluations
Christy
trainer in communication and leadership 9,2 from 256 evaluations
Joris
Trainer in communication and leadership 8,6 from 129 evaluationsWhat others say about this course
Train the trainer for IT professionals and technicians course: average 8.4 from 9 reviews
“Very good, plenty of practical examples. Clear structure.”
"It was an enjoyable course."
"A good course for identifying and using skills in a limited amount of time."
"Thanks to the trainer's enthusiasm and the interest shown by the group, I found this course very good. Everything was relaxed. Plenty of time for questions and answers, working through the assignments and interaction. There are certainly things that stick with you, which I can use when delivering courses myself."
“Delivering a course will never be the same again. You think about it differently. You make sure the material sticks better!”
“A highly knowledgeable trainer with a great deal of expertise and experience. The course was delivered with plenty of enthusiasm and variety. Clear explanations, supported by audiovisual material. Compliments!!”
“Excellent, well tailored after the intake to everyone's personal wishes and points for attention.”
“n/a”
"Good, clear course. Lots of usable models and working methods, and you learn a great deal about yourself as a trainer and as a person. You can get started straight away with the practical tools the course gives you!"
“A very enjoyable course. Plenty of practical tools at a brisk pace, so I can get started right away.”
“It was great that the course was tailored so well to my learning objectives on the basis of the intake interview! A variety of working methods were used during the course, which made it easy for me to stay engaged with the material all day. I finished the course with a number of new ideas that I can put into practice straight away to make the courses for the users of our ECD more appealing.”
"A very pleasant course with a good and skilled trainer (Karolien ter Brake)."
“The content was excellent. There were enjoyable exercises, alternated with theory. The theory was presented very interactively, so you weren't sitting through a dull lecture. We were only a small group, which quickly created a comfortable environment.”
“After following this course, I am highly motivated to implement the methods and techniques I learned within my organisation. A whole world has opened up for me as a trainer, in terms of training my colleagues as effectively as possible. For any trainer who really wants to take the next step, this is definitely recommended!”
“The training makes you think about certain things on how we can train people. It is a really interesting subject, and it was really nice to learn all of this.”
“A very instructive course with which you make progress straight away. A professional and pleasant trainer with attention for the participants, good working methods and a tailored course that matches the learning objectives of the group.”
“Enjoyable course and, above all, very practical. As I am going to be delivering training courses myself, I got a great deal out of it. I particularly benefited from learning how to give a course a solid structure and how to get the learning objectives clear for myself and for the participants. The trainer was also pleasant, friendly and knew her subject. I also very much appreciated the many practical assignments. In the end it comes down to practise, practise, practise. And that is what we did. Thank you for that; this course was certainly of great added value to me.”
"It is a good training course that has given me extra tools for delivering my own courses."
"It is almost tailor-made because they listen carefully and respond to what you want to learn. following course material present."
"Enjoyable course in which you learn both the theory and the practice of the training profession. Particularly interesting if you are at the start of your career as a trainer."
“Learned a great deal in just three days! A practical course, but the necessary theory is also covered in an enjoyable and interactive way! A good trainer who pays close attention to what the group needs and responds to it! I have definitely been able to build more confidence in myself as a trainer...”
"The trainer was really very pleasant and knowledgeable. She explained everything in a clear and accessible way and created a safe and pleasant atmosphere during the course. I learned a great deal, partly thanks to the interactive way of training, which I found very enjoyable."
“Good course. A nice mix of theory and practice. During the course, what we learned was applied straight away in exercises and a mini training session. Video footage of the participants: valuable and instructive.”
“Learnit's Train the Trainer is well worth attending for all (starting) trainers. It lays a good foundation that you can build on as a trainer. The course is practical and easy to apply in practice.”
“A worthwhile course for anyone who will be delivering training courses as part of their day-to-day work. The results and effectiveness of training improve enormously as a result.”
“I believe my team and I gained extremely valuable insight during the Train the Trainers session with the trainer.”
“Very practical and useful courses in which I picked up a lot of tips and tricks. I can’t wait to try it all out in practice.”
“I can highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to run courses/workshops/training courses or already does so. This company is very professional and employs skilled trainers. As far as I am concerned, they make all the difference.”
“This course has really added something for me as a trainer. So many valuable tools and tips that you can apply straight away, which makes your own training course even more of a success.”
"In this three-day course you really lay the foundations for the training profession."
“During this course you do a lot of practical exercises, which give you insight into things such as how you come across to the group, how to get participants more involved in the material and how to deal with resistance. I found it very valuable and enjoyable, and I picked up plenty of practical tips that I can apply straight away in practice. You also receive a very clear book with background information.”
“In this course, expectations are discussed thoroughly in advance so that they can be properly incorporated into the programme. It doesn't matter whether you have a lot of or little 'training experience' — everyone can learn from each other here!”
"The train-the-trainer course we attended was professional and well set up. The intake made sure we got exactly what we expected. The learning objectives were clear and were worked towards with good exercises and working methods. The trainer was calm and patient and clearly knew what she was talking about. A pleasant course that we can genuinely take further in practice."
"I would recommend this course to anyone who has to deliver training"
“A very solid, well-organised programme. It is a 3-day programme; I thought: that is short, but so much is covered and applied immediately, and still without any rush. There is enough time for your own input. After the first day you can already apply it in your own training courses.”
"I recently took the Train the trainer course at Learnit. This course gave me more insight into what you can do as a teacher or trainer to deliver your lesson or training course well. All the ingredients you need to get started as a trainer/teacher are covered. It really inspired me. As an organisation, you are also kept well informed by Learnit."
“Very useful, with lots of tips.”
"T. Oud, Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsdeel Zuid - "A highly varied course that covers every aspect of the trainer's profession. You learn a great deal and do a great deal in a short space of time. Recommended for anyone who wants to develop further as a trainer." - Rating: 8.2"
“A good course in terms of content. The trainer knew the subject inside out. Pleasant contact. A course that mattered and from which I learned a great deal. Brilliant!”
“An intensive course in a relaxed atmosphere, where you learn a lot from yourself, your fellow participants and your trainer. All in all, a great success.”
“I can highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to run courses/workshops/training courses or already does so. This company is very professional and employs skilled trainers. As far as I am concerned, they make all the difference.”
"Train the Trainer is an enjoyable course in which you make the theory of giving a good training course your own through a variety of working methods. You also learn a great deal about how you present yourself and what your style is by watching recordings of yourself. Inspiring and enriching!"
“The Train the Trainer Follow-up course is also very instructive and, above all, enjoyable. I really had the feeling – again – that I was going home with something I can actually use!”
“A good course, in which the trainer first gets in touch with the participant to gather learning objectives and then adapts the course accordingly. This course is really worth recommending. Videos are also made of how you come across as a trainer yourself, which is very confronting but extremely instructive.”
“The content was excellent. There were enjoyable exercises, alternated with theory. The theory was presented very interactively, so you weren't sitting through a dull lecture. We were only a small group, which quickly created a comfortable environment.”
“A good course that offers broad insight and practice in the knowledge and skills a trainer needs, in an enjoyable way.”
"Practical and valuable for any trainer who wants to improve."
“This was an excellent training course which delivered much more than I had expected in terms of practical advise and increased confidence as a trainer.”
"Learned a great deal in a short space of time. Very applicable, and the course matches the learning objectives. There is plenty of scope for your own input, and you are motivated to put what you have learned into practice."
“The course provides a basis for starting out as a trainer. Through theory and working methods, a participant can learn to design and deliver their own course. The course is structured in an engaging and inspiring way.”
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1250,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
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What does the Train the Trainer for IT and Technical Professionals course cost and how long does it take?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
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