Virtual trainer courses

The ‘learning about virtual training’ course covers the following:

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the key elements involved in successful virtual training, from structuring the program to utilizing various virtual meeting tools and equipment. It should equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively engage learners in virtual environments.

1. Developing a virtual delivery structure to your training programme: This topic covers how to organize and structure your virtual training sessions effectively. It includes designing learning objectives, creating lesson plans, and determining the best format for virtual training delivery.
2. Setting up and using virtual breakout rooms: Virtual breakout rooms are separate spaces within a virtual training platform where participants can work in smaller groups to collaborate on tasks or discussions. This topic focuses on how to set up and utilize breakout rooms during virtual training sessions.
3. Myth busting virtual delivery: This section addresses common misconceptions or concerns related to virtual training delivery and debunks many myths that could hinder successful virtual training experiences.
4. Participants learn about various tools and features available in virtual meeting platforms, such as screen sharing, using PowerPoint presentations online, utilizing digital whiteboards for interactive sessions, and effectively using chat functions for communication during virtual training.
5. Pros and Cons of different virtual meeting platforms: In this part of the course, different virtual meeting platforms are compared and contrasted, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. This helps participants make informed decisions about which platform best suits their training needs. Understanding the costs associated with various virtual meeting platforms is crucial for budgeting and selecting the most cost-effective solution for virtual training.
6. Look at basic equipment setup for effective online delivery: This section covers the essential hardware and software required to conduct virtual training sessions, such as a reliable computer, webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection.
7. Look at additional equipment to enhance the learning experience and delivery of virtual training: In this part, participants explore additional equipment or tools that can enhance the quality of virtual training delivery, such as high-quality cameras, professional microphones, green screens, or interactive displays.

If you are interested in learning more about effective virtual training and learning contact us at: info@brucheassociates.com to find out more.

The “Improving Your Virtual Training” course

Focuses on enhancing the delivery and effectiveness of virtual training sessions. The course covers several key areas to help participants make their online training sessions more engaging and impactful. Here’s a breakdown of the topics covered:

• Enhancing virtual delivery through audio and video improvements:

This section focuses on optimizing audio and video quality during virtual training sessions. It covers techniques to ensure clear and crisp audio, such as using good microphone techniques and avoiding or isolating background noise. Additionally, it explores ways to improve video quality, including choosing the right camera, lighting setup, and background for a professional appearance.

• Using virtual breakout rooms with combined whiteboard and other applications for collaboration:

Virtual breakout rooms are an excellent tool for promoting group collaboration and engagement during online training. This section teach participants how to set up and manage breakout rooms effectively, as well as how to use whiteboard and other applications to facilitate interactive activities. This builds on our initial ‘learning about virtual training’ course. There are practical elements that learners will be required to demonstrate back to the wider group.

• Enhancing screen sharing, PowerPoint (including Cameo – only available if you have Office/Microsoft 365 subsciption and is a free download from the Microsoft store), Digital Whiteboards, Chat functions, plug-in applications, etc.:

This part of the course delves into various tools and features available in virtual training platforms building on our initial ‘learning about virtual training’ course. Participants may learn how to optimize screen sharing for seamless presentation delivery, use PowerPoint features like “Cameo” to incorporate video within slides, utilize digital whiteboards for real-time interaction, leverage chat functions for Q&A and feedback, and explore additional plug-in applications to enhance the overall training experience.

• Equipment for improving online delivery, such as microphones, cameras, lighting, and second PC or table device options:

Having the right equipment can significantly impact the quality of virtual training sessions. This section may guide learners in selecting suitable microphones to ensure clear voice transmission, choosing the right camera for a professional appearance, using appropriate lighting to enhance visibility, and considering the use of a second PC or tablet for multitasking and smooth presentation.

• Basic understanding of internet bandwidth, computer CPU/RAM performance – how to get the best out of what you currently have:

Virtual training heavily relies on stable internet connections and sufficient computing power. This part of the course educates participants about internet bandwidth requirements for hosting or attending virtual sessions. It also covers how to optimize computer CPU and RAM performance to ensure smooth operation during training sessions. This develops confidence and understanding of why sometime learners may struggle when joining virtual training courses and meetings.

• Practical element: Presenting back to the group:

To solidify the learning experience, the course includes a practical element where learners get the opportunity to demonstrate their newly acquired skills and knowledge. Participants present back to the group, showcasing the improvements they have made in their virtual training approaches.

Overall, this training course is comprehensive and practical to further enhance virtual training and meeting delivery, aiming to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct engaging and effective virtual training sessions.

If you are interested in learning more about improving your virtual training contact us at: info@brucheassociates.com to find out more.