Everything you need to run a training workshop in one programme.
We have now developed the next generation of ready-made Complete Courses. We believe that these new courses offer the most advanced delivery format on the market.
Designed for anyone working in a training role who prefers to use a laptop, these use dual screen display mode to give additional flexibility and ease of use. This has also meant that we have been able to incorporate our Virtual Flip Chart programme as well, to give you the opportunity of conducting paperless (green) courses!
We have opened up a new option for Trainers that will save you days of preparation time and gives outstanding flexibility.
All the materials and guidance you need to run a complete 1- 3 day course are contained on one CD.
The course can be run entirely from your laptop screen, or you can use printed notes if this is approach is more suitable for you.
- Totally electronic format, including handouts
- Easy-to-read Trainers manual
- Dual screen display option for data projector
- Integral slides (PowerPoint slide set available too)
- High readability index
- Full on-screen notes
- 10 virtual flip chart screens
These are the features of the Trainer's screen. The numbers relate to the right hand screen above:
1. Programme guidance notes. This panel includes all the programme details including timings and support materials. The panel can be navigated in several ways:
- Slide bar
- Mouse scroll
- Arrow keys
- Page up/down/home end keys
- Controls in panel 5 (see below)
When a slide is selected, this is shown on both screens. On the Trainer's screen, this is shown in a smaller window which can be minimised, or expanded to full screen if you only have a single screen mode available.
Additional notes are available in pop-up windows. These give more background information for the section being covered.
2. Slide Menu.
This gives access to any of the slides.
3. Virtual flip chart screens
The Virtual Flip Chart enables you to use your laptop for text entry onto 10 “virtual flip chart” screens. Just call up the first screen and start typing. You can also change the title of each chart. As you move to a new chart the previous material is saved. You can also view the contents of all contributions on one summary chart. The information on this can be printed or copied into a Word page.
4. Exercise timers
This puts a clock up on the screens giving details of exercises. Let the groups know how much time they have for each of these. Removing the clock resets the timer. A Blank screen button is also provided.
5. Additional navigation for the Trainer's notes
This panel allows you to:
• Select the beginning, middle and end of the notes
• Scroll down one paragraph at a time
• Automatically scroll down the screen at a timing set by you.
6. Slide window
This displays the slide being shown on the data projector. The window can be minimised or closed.
So how long does it take to prepare a course?
Perhaps a day, if you can work fast, uninterupted, with existing material.
We normally work on a 8:1 basis i.e. eight days for one course day. This will include:
Writing a complete course programme
Writing exercises
Writing course notes
Preparing PowerPoint slides or OHP transparencies
Previewing and
hiring a video if appropriate
If you work in a company as a Trainer, here are some costs:
Worth to company at 3 times salary of £30,000 p.a., working 240 days per year.
This gives £375 per day, so for course preparation we get 8 days = £3000 but a course costs under £400!
So why are you wasting all this money when you can get what you want off the shelf?
If you are self employed, the problem is nearly as bad. Suppose out of the 8 days you could get 3 days work instead? At a modest rate of £750 per day this gives you £2250
And if you insist you can still quickly customise most of the programmes......... .
You can print out any of the materials with no restrictions.
Managing Projects - 1 day
Managing Others Effectively - 3 days
Managing Time - 1 day
Behavioural Workplace Coaching - 1 day
Handling Complaints Effectively 1/2 day
Effective Telephone Skills - 1 day
This will be followed by a series of core skills courses designed for managers.
Future titles:
Introduction to TQM
Managing the discipline process
Telephone Skills
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Ask for a free on-line demo via the web at any time to suit yourself.
Courses are available either as a download or as a CD version.
You can view the course selection in The Training Store