Train-the-trainer program by Trainers Toolbox

Learn how to create engaging and impactful learning experiences in a blended learning program delivered in  7 online modules, along with a live weekend in Stockholm! 

One final spot left for October group! Applications are OPEN until 31st of August or until the group is full.

The group is starting 4rd of October with 2 live days in Stockholm or Zagreb in early December (open for locals & travellers). 

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Train-the-trainer program by Trainers Toolbox is the way for you to build the skills in design and delivery of high quality, engaging and impactful learning experiences for adults, both in a live and online setting.

Great training is a mix of art and science. It is built on a foundation of learning science, psychology, neuroscience and other “tools”  we have from the world of knowledge. On the other side, a high-quality learning experience also leverages trainers’ authenticity, using their character, personal strengths, skills, knowledge and life experiences in shaping the optimal and unique learning experience.

In the TTT program by Trainers Toolbox, we believe in balance between these two factors: while teaching attendees the research-based foundation and techniques, we explore your strengths, personal style, skillset, and support you in developing and leveraging them in the training room.

Joining Trainers Toolbox’s Train the Trainer, you will:

  • gain an overview of knowledge and skills needed to create a great learning experience
  • learn how to design and structure learning experiences
  • practice delivering a great training session - advancing your presentation and facilitation skills
  • raise level of self-awareness of your training style, boost your confidence as a trainer and get personal feedback
  • learn how to engage and motivate learners and to make learning experience impactful and memorable
  • enrich your trainers’ toolbox with valuable tools
  • get tips, tricks and best practices by experienced trainer
  • get connected with the like-minded alumni

Who is this program for?

Train the Trainer program is a comprehensive program of skills for trainers’ that covers the foundations of the knowledge, skills and attitudes that a trainer needs to design and deliver a great learning experience.

As such, while it is aimed at beginners’ trainers, it is also valuable for trainers who are already delivering training but never went through a full and comprehensive Train the Trainer program.

Train the Trainer is for you if you are:

  • an expert in any field of expertise who is looking to get better at transferring their knowledge to others, and build more knowledge and experience with the design and delivery of an impactful learning experience

  • aspiring trainers who would like to be doing more workshops in the future (or even shift their career in that direction) so they are looking to advance their skills of workshop design and delivery

  • a trainer or educator (or anyone doing workshops) with some experience who haven’t been to comprehensive TTT education yet and wish to who wish to grow their skills as a trainer and get quality feedback, as well as new tools and best practices

  • anyone interested in a deep understanding of the adult learning process and developing a set of skills and methods to design impactful learning experiences

Did you recognise yourself in any of these? Let us know.

While these are our most common attendees, TTT is open to anyone who wishes to hone their skills in designing and delivering quality learning experiences.

The foundations of the program

1. Experiential learning basics

Understanding the approach and methodology of experiential learning, understanding adult learners, learning science, trainers competencies, goals in learning, and needs assessment.

2. Training Design

Skills needed for training design, elements that need to be covered in each session, main models and approaches used in training design, how to design impactful experiential activities and working with understanding design according to diverse length of activity, gamification in training.

3. Training Delivery skills

Facilitation skills and tools, presentation skills, using prompts in training, understanding group dynamics and leveraging them in training room, setting the right atmosphere and emotion in training, dealing with challenging groups and participants, space facilitation, evaluation, feedback and a training session follow up.

4. Enriching your trainers’ toolbox

Diving into broad range of tools for training and best theories and models of leadership, communication, teamwork, etc.
even more than other topics, the 4th pillar will be highly customised according to attendees’ preferences and needs.

While we will spend dedicated modules primarily focused on each of these pillars, attendees will be learning and practising all of the pillars throughout all modules – e.g. discovering new trainers tools and models by choosing them as a topic to practice design and delivery on, practising elements of delivery such as presentations, facilitation and debriefing throughout each of the modules and receiving continuous feedback.

The program will focus on practical aspects of training to maximise the time for practice, debriefing, discussions and other activities, but attendees will receive comprehensive reading for homework as well as preparation assignments for delivery and facilitation.

Train-the-Trainer program outlines

TTT program by Trainers Toolbox is covering 9 modules split through 7 online calls and 2 live days in a fluid way, with all the topics interconnected.

The exact topics are subject to change from the side of the trainer following the attendees’ needs and preferences, as the whole program is highly customised.

All the modules will be customised according to the needs and goals of the attendees, and according to their own learning processes.

Get2know, setting bases for effective communication and feedback in the group. Practicing first presentation for this course, giving and receiving feedback, practicing other skills such as facilitation. Setting goals for the course. Concept of meta-star and all the levels on which we will leverage learning. Experiential learning: what it is, why we do it, how it works. Trainer’s competencies: trainer’s compass (values, attitudes, skills, behaviours as a trainer). Toolbox: all the toolbox we want to build and how we will be doing it (eg. repository of energisers, icebreakers, games, activities, models…)

Understanding adult learning: learning science, positive psychology, neuroscience in learning  (learning cycle), preferences of individual learners,  evidence-based training methods. Training Design (session or event): design session timeline, models for effective session design (blooms taxonomy, 4mat), how to make it engaging and optimal for learning

Design according to the goal of the learning and the time available. Choosing icebreakers and energisers in a goal-oriented way, design of learning activities.

Motivation/why of learning. Presentation skills (spontaneous vs prepared vs prepared with flexibility). Group dynamics.

Presenting vs. facilitating vs. guiding the process. Facilitation skills (basic and advanced): facilitation toolbox, facilitation from short activity to the whole event.

Debriefing. Emotions optimal for learning. Managing emotion and atmosphere in the training room. Managing focus, attention and energy. Learning space design. Adapting learning methods to diverse group sizes.

Working with challenging participants. Evaluation, feedback, closing and follow up on a training session or event.

Most common theories of motivation, communication, teamwork, leadership…  Surveys, assessments, tools that trainer can use. Disc, insights, belbin, mbti…. Using ppt. Using flipcharts. Tools from positive psychology. Coaching skills and tools in training. Best places to find tools and activities.

Extending module 8.

Improve your skills as a trainer, discover your authentic qualities and become the best trainer you can be!

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Logistics and practical details

TTT Stockholm currently open for signups!

  • Dates of online modules (starting at 9:30h CET*, 3h long)
    *this group will have all the modules delivered during workdays – get in touch to get exact times & dates for this option, as this will still be confirmed according to the availability and preference of the applicants

Tue, 11.10.
Tue, 25.10.
Thu, 27.10.
Thu, 3.11.
Tue, 8.11.
Thu, 13.12.
Tue, 15.12.  

Live days in early December 2022. (2 workdays, exact dates to be confirmed with applicants, 9am – 6:30pm).

Live days can be attended in Zagreb 1st & 2nd of December, or in Stockholm on 8th and 9th of December. 

Program is open both for locals and travellers.

  • engaging and highly interactive program, with a lot of practical exercises, reflection and discussion

  • working in a small group (6-8 attendees)

  • highly customised according to the attendees’ needs, experiences and learning goals.

  • the fee is 1120 EUR for Stockholm location, or 970 eu for Zagreb location

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Barcelona, Amsterdam and Florence coming up in early 2023

 We will send announcements with exact dates via Trainers Toolbox monthly newsletter. Sign up here and stay updated with all news regarding new TTT dates!

About the trainer - Mirna Šmidt

Since graduating from a one-year-long Train the Trainer education in 2008, Mirna kept delivering training and deepening her knowledge and skills as a trainer. Over the past 11 years, she delivered at a range of training events, building extensive experience in “classical” topics such as… communication, presentation, teamwork and leadership, but also rich experience in a broad range of positive psychology topics, train advanced trainer tools and events. She is an NLP Master practitioner, as well as a certified coach since 2011, and loves enriching her training with the tools and techniques from these fields.

Having delivered for NGOs and non-profit organisations, startups and startup incubators, as well as conferences and corporate audiences for clients such as Cisco and L’Oreal, and in over 20 countries, Mirna is no stranger to diverse sectors, audience sizes and backgrounds, and able to adjust her training design and delivery, while keeping with evidence-based practices of experiential and adult learning.

Currently, her main focus in training is positive psychology. She is one of the first graduates of Masters of Applied Positive Psychology from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.

As a founder and a head trainer of Happiness Academy, she keeps on building and delivering programs and workshops focused on designing life and career according to her own values and vision, strengthening wellbeing, personal strengths and resilience to challenges. All her programs are built on research-based practices and tools.

Over the years, Mirna delivered eight Train the Trainer programs and two Train advanced trainer programs, most of them in around 100h in duration and highly international groups of participants.

Mirna also runs Trainers Toolbox, an initiative to share tools and knowledge with trainers around the world.

Interested in joining? Contact us.

What participants say

Mirna guided us through online modules, and on our live weekend, sharing with us ownership, letting us learn from our own mistakes and giving us in return tangible knowledge. It wasn't always easy, it was intensive, with mixed emotions, sometimes with a gram of frustration that is pushing you forward, but that leads you where you need to arrive. Beautiful experience, perfect team, and nothing to regret about, just to be grateful for. My highest recommendation.
Marieta Di Galloitalian teacher, Croatia
It is incredible how TTT helped me switch my perspective. It helped me walk out of my secure walls and motivated me to start to continously create new ways of connecting to others. And Mirna's style and tools are very innovative, it boosted our creativity and personalities as team. The models we covered I already use in everyday business; they help me structure my thoughts and goals. Besides that, you will get a lot of useful tips na tricks as well as feedbacks from her and other participants that will help you improve your style and performance. Deeply recommend to not only those who deeel with trainings in everyday life, but to anybody who is in charge of people, organization leaders and project managers.
Nina GaricBusiness and Finance advisor, Croatia
I was left speechless. Nothing like any other course I have ever taken, TTT takes you through most important ideas and concepts to improve in your work and personal life. One of the things that I adored was the experience sharing and extraordinary feedbacks you get from other great trainers and Mirna which were exceedingly useful for me. Never have I ever had that many AHA! moments in one course! You will never regret taking this beautiful experience :)!
Ivan CapanTechnical Training Instructor at Infobip, Croatia
Mirna’s TTT was a very impactful learning experience. Offering a seamless integration of theoretical foundations with lots and lots of practice, feedback and reflection, the program is brilliantly set up to take the participants on a highly engaging learning journey. I definitely recommend this course to anyone wishing to bring their skills as a trainer and/or facilitator to the next level.
Peter BodikCoach, Germany
Being a part of TTT 2021. with Mirna Smidt was just the thing I needed for my professional development. It made me reflect on a broad palette of subjects and gave me a great deal of knowledge and inspiration. The thing I always struggled with as an educator was how to remain fluent but also have a solid structure, and this course not just helped me overcome my struggle but to understand it deeply. I recommend this course to everyone who wants to become better in what they do and connect to like minded people who share enthusiasm for education.
Maja ŽivanovićProjekt Jednorog, holistic approach to horse training, Croatia
From the very beginning, we had all the necessary information, clarity over the process and what is expected of us. This meant we can enjoy the process with Mirna driving it. Each occasion entailed individual assignments that fitted the needs of the program but also our personal needs. The program is well-thought throw, and it also allows Mirna additional flexibility to tailor some sessions more to the needs and interests of the specific group. Besides being very knowledgeable about the topics she delivers; Mirna is also always open to learn and hear feedback. I think that is a rare quality and it sets a great example for all of us who are becoming trainers. I feel I gained a lot. I felt with each assignment I am stretching myself, just enough to feel growing pains but also to be confident I can do it. I was blessed with a great and supporting group of individuals from which I learned a lot as well. Great atmosphere and a great program with a lot of content shared with participants.
Klara Čičin ŠainOnboarding specialist, Croatia
TTT gives you a great overview of theory behind the training process and answers all the important questions - why, how, what, when and where. Also, it gives you a push inside the facilitator role and creates a new experience for you. If you are willing to learn and accept that there is a lot of work in between sessions that needs to be done to improve yourself, then TTT might be the thing for you.
Oliver LinzbauerOutdoor learning instructor, Croatia
Train the trainer program was very challenging, fun, and valuable! It offered me some useful new perspectives and a lot of new tools to work with. Our group was relaxed and helpful and Mirna is an amazing trainer who helps set a great learning atmosphere and has so much knowledge. I highly recommend this course! 🙂
Matea LayMarketing Communications Manager, Croatia
Train The Trainer exceeded all my expectations. The content was well curated, the deliveries where very efficient, and looking back I am surprised of how much I learned and how clear everything was. The amount of homework between sessions was achievable for people with full time jobs and a busy life. I highly recommend it!
Anna DanesFounder at ricaris.com, Croatia
Mirna's experience and knowledge about training combined with her engaging style and a lot of practical methods made this "Train the Trainer" really valuable experience. We learned a lot, had plenty of opportunities to try out different methods, adapt them to our personal styles and get constructive feedback, all while having a load of fun in the process. I would recommend this training to everyone who wants to learn more and improve their skills in training design and delivery.
Nikolina Mihićpsychologist, Croatia
I started doing trainings "by accident", as people hired me for my experience and not because of my presentation skills. You can say I learned everything "on the go", but to be honest, I did not know what I was missing until I enrolled TTT with Mirna. The trainings were very dynamic and sometimes demanding, but I was blown away by Mirna's skills as a trainer. I honestly believe she made me a better trainer, and would recommend her trainings to anyone who is doing any kind of presentations, trainings or educations.
Marcel MajsaneCommerce consultant, Croatia
Our three trainers, Mirna, Timi and Kata promised us an exciting four-day journey that we received indeed – and much more than that. Every element of the very rich content was presented in an enjoyable and easily digestible form with sufficient opportunities to put the theory into practice. As a result we got a great, colourful trainer’s toolbox with many real life examples, experience, innovative methods and fun! I definitely encourage others to take up the challenge!
Viki CsonkaErasmus+ Programme Coordinator, Hungary
TTT revealed a lot of valuable information, it was very well structured and explained. It gave me a great overview of the adult learning principles and facilitation, useful models that I will definitely use in my training. TTT was for me also very challenging because I was often out of my comfort zone and this helps in growth and self-development, so thank you for that, Mirna. I highly recommend this course, If You are willing to learn how to improve yourself as a facilitator, but also to have fun in a comfortable environment, with good energy, accompanied by a great tutor. Thanks, Mirna, for this great experience!
Veronica StaicuSoft Skills trainer at UniCredit Services, Romania
“Until this training, I only had knowledge of what it takes to be a facilitator and trainer. I was looking for opportunities for me to practice facilitation in a safe environment yet dynamic and challenging while being guided. And then I found out about Mirna and enrolled in TTT! 😊 So glad that I was part of this journey! It throws you out of your comfort zone since it’s highly personalized to fit your development goals no matter what level you are at. I gained a lot of practical skills that will support me as a future trainer and facilitator. Moreover, I already apply what I‘ve learned in my day to day job: running more effective meetings, having constantly the big “WHY” in mind and not losing it along the way, applying facilitation techniques during meetings/ workshops, pitching my ideas in a more efficient way, awareness of the importance and timing of questions, active listening and so much more. So, if you’re looking for an experience that requires you to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty for hitting the next level in your career this is the right training for you! 😎”
Ana Maria RaduLearning and People development at UniCredit Services, Romania
“Train the trainer course with Mirna was such an inspiring and fruitful experience for me as I am at the beginning of my career as a facilitator. It was so interactive, full of learning pills, a lot of practice, learn by doing, really experimental, and with a lot of What-ifs. I graduated with a lot of Take-aways, which I am eager to apply in my soon-to-come pieces of training to be delivered. Thank you so much, Mirna!”
Alina BucurSoft Skills trainer at UniCredit Services, Romania
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The first group to graduate from blended TTT program, where we worked in both online and live ways, enabling attendees to be skilled in both ways of delivery.

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Blended TTT program, where we worked in both online and live ways, enabling attendees to be skilled in both ways of delivery.

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Train the Trainer Amsterdam 2022 - graduated in July 2022

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Konstantinos Syrokostas 
Dan Tudorache  
Dora Mathesz-Molnar
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