After being thoroughly impressed by the training that I received when I joined ThoughtWorks I was driven to become a trainer myself. I did that in 2008 (yes it’s already been that long) and am a different person professionally since then.

I am documenting my experiences for future reference as a mulitpost on Training. As I continue posting the topics on the list here will become active. Maybe as you read it will excite you to be a trainer too.

1. Preparation
   1. Preparing to be a trainer
   2. Preparing the Venue
2. Training to be a Trainer
   1. Science of Learning
   2. Cognition
   3. Psychology of a trainee/student/learner
   4. Training tools
   5. Imaginative use of training tools to suit trainee/trainer/class
   6. Studying the material
   7. Suiting the training material to your style and needs
   8. Dry runs
3. Delivering as a Trainer
   1. Preparing for the session
      1. Seating
      2. Be ready with the accessories for the session
      3. Prepare the material
   2. How to present yourself and still be yourself
   3. Finishing up the day
   4. Coaching/Mentoring/One-on-one training
4. Feedback – Desiging training
   1. Updating session content
   2. Updating training style
   3. Updating training schedule
   4. Updating training theme
   5. Adding new content
   6. Applying what you learnt as a trainer to your profession