– What kind of activities would work best with the profile group? – How much content do you need to develop to cover the duration of the class? – What are the exact expectations of the client even if he isn’t able to express it in as many words? There are a lot of questions you need to ask to analyse a training situation. I feel that there is a lot of analysis and judgement required as part of the job. Here I am with other trainers at Trainers Forum, Mumbaiĭon’t just read books that are popular but seek books in your field that people may not have heard of. I regularly participate in events to keep myself updated. Read up online, make notes, learn from others’ experiences when you hear about them – are a few ways to keep the learning going. I’d say that self-learning should be your constant companion. I’d say willingness to keep yourself updated about latest research and norms is the single most important skill as a trainer. Skills for the workplace is not an academic course you can graduate in.Ī lot of learning happens on the job – through trial and error. You also need to be assertive when you talk money or deal with rude participants in the session. Your questioning skills need to cull out clarity in their demands. More often than not, the client gives vague details about the training requirements. You can not win the trust of your clients if you don’t have command over skills your claim to train in.Īs the expert, you are the one who is expected to bring in clarity in communication with the client. It goes without saying that your communication skills should be flawless, especially if you wish to be a communication and soft skills trainer. If facing people gives you the jitters, this isn’t the right career for you. Confidence is important to gain credence in front of participantsĬonfidence is also being able to talk well and be able to hold people’s attention while you do that. Appear at networking events in order to build your brand as a trainer offline too. I don’t just mean confidence that you can train but also the confidence of public speaking.Įven if you are an introvert, understand that meeting people and working with them is an integral part of being a trainer.Īnd having seen the way the industry has evolved in the last few years, it is imperative to get extra social. Here’s a checklist of the skills you should be 100% sure you possess before you jump into this profession: WHAT DO YOU NEED?Ĭorporate training is a unique mix of self learning and confidence in public. The information in this post should help you make a decision. So have a very clear reason why you’d like to go into this profession.
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