How do you choose trainers for Train the Trainer?

1 Assess their competencies

Identifying the competencies that trainers need is the first step. These may vary depending on the industry, audience, and learning objectives, but some common ones include subject matter expertise, communication skills, facilitation skills, and evaluation skills. To assess these competencies, you can review resumes, conduct interviews, or observe performance in previous or current training roles. Subject matter expertise requires a solid knowledge of the content they are teaching and the ability to answer questions and provide examples. Communication skills involve speaking clearly, confidently, and persuasively while using appropriate language, tone, and body language. Facilitation skills involve creating a positive and interactive learning environment as well as managing group dynamics and handling challenges and feedback. Evaluation skills involve measuring the effectiveness of training, collecting and analyzing data, and making improvements based on results.

2 Consider their motivation

The second step is to consider the motivation of your potential trainers. Why do they want to become trainers? What are their goals and expectations? How committed are they to learning and improving their skills? You want to select individuals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, helping others, and growing professionally. To gauge their motivation, try asking open-ended questions such as what they enjoy most about training, the challenges they face as a trainer, how they cope with stress or frustration in training situations, how they keep their skills and knowledge up to date, and what areas they want to improve as a trainer.

5 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?