Design & Deliver Training that People Remember
A hands‑on certificate workshop that takes you end‑to‑end: needs assessment, clear objectives, engaging design, confident delivery, and meaningful evaluation (reaction, learning, and transfer).
Facilitated by Alison McEachern — 25+ years helping experts design memorable learning.
- Write laser‑clear learning objectives
- Facilitate discussions that actually go somewhere
- Run a simple, credible needs assessment
- Design activities that build skills step‑by‑step
- Deliver with confidence—slides, demos, and Q&A
- Evaluate reaction, learning, and transfer
Pin down real performance needs and turn them into measurable objectives.
Sequence content and activities for attention, practice, and transfer to work.
Facilitate discussions, lectures, and activities with calm confidence.
Curriculum Overview
Built around practical templates and live practice. You’ll leave with a designed session you can run the next day.
Module 1 • Needs Assessment Essentials
- Clarify business/problem statements
- Stakeholders & quick data methods
- From gaps to goals
Module 2 • Writing Learning Objectives
- Bloom‑ish verbs made practical
- Scope & level of rigor
- Alignment checks
Module 3 • Designing for Attention & Practice
- Chunking & cognitive load basics
- Lecture, demo, and activity patterns
- Timing & transitions
Module 4 • Facilitation in Action
- Leading discussions that decide
- Handling questions & dynamics
- Inclusive participation
Module 5 • Evaluating Reaction, Learning, Transfer
- Kirkpatrick made simple
- Quick tests & rubrics
- On‑the‑job follow‑up plans
Capstone • Your Session Plan
- Draft → coach → refine
- Peer teach‑backs with feedback
- Implementation checklist
- Total: 18 instructional hours
- Choose one:
- 3 × 6‑hour sessions (e.g., Fri series)
- 4 × 4.5‑hour half‑days
- 2‑day intensive (9 hrs/day)
- Delivery: Live online (Zoom) or onsite
- Includes workbook, templates, and feedback on your plan
Subject‑matter experts, supervisors, and trainers who want practical, no‑nonsense tools to build useful training without becoming a full‑time instructional designer.
- Technical & safety trainers
- Team leads / supervisors
- L&D generalists
- Dates: TBD — join the waitlist
- Time zone: America/Halifax
- Group size: 12–20
- Format: Live via Zoom (recordings available)
Participants who complete all sessions and assignments receive a Certificate of Completion (18 hours) and a documentation pack (agenda, objectives, instructor bio, and attendance verification) to support employer PD reimbursement or self‑reported CE where accepted.
Need formally recognized CEUs? We can also run this course through a partner college/association upon request. Availability and fees may vary by cohort.
What you’ll walk away with
- Signed certificate noting 18 instructional hours
- Detailed syllabus & objectives for PD files
- Reusable session plan templates
- Evaluation samples (reaction, learning, transfer)
Meet Your Instructor
Alison McEachern has designed and delivered experiential learning for 25+ years across utilities, health, and public sectors. Her approach is practical, evidence‑informed, and respectful of busy professionals who just want training that works.
- Turns expert content into clear, useful sessions
- Creator of The Presentation Lab and Facilitation by Design
- Known for realistic practice with low‑stakes feedback
Organizations Served
- Nova Scotia Power
- Health Association Nova Scotia
- Chester Playhouse
- …and more
Register
Spots are limited to keep coaching effective.
- 18 instructional hours (live)
- Comprehensive workbook & templates
- Practice with feedback on your plan
- Certificate of Completion + PD docs
Team pricing available. In‑house cohorts on request.
What past participants say
“One of the few training courses I’ve taken that is immediately useful.”
“Made a scary topic feel doable. I used the tools the next day.”
“Practical, clear, and respectful of our real‑world constraints.”
FAQ
Do I need prior teaching experience?
No. We start with your real work context and build from there. If you already teach, great—bring a course to refine.
Will this count for CEUs?
You’ll receive an 18‑hour Certificate of Completion plus documentation for self‑reported CE, where accepted. For formally recognized CEUs, ask about partner‑run cohorts.
Is there homework?
Light prep between sessions (1–2 hours) so your capstone design comes together smoothly.
Can you run this for our organization?
Yes—onsite or online, tailored to your context. Team pricing available.