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Training from the BACK of the Room

Training from the BACK of the Room" applies brain-science to create engaging adult learning experiences. Our courses teach trainers to implement this approach in both in-person and virtual settings.

About this course

ARE YOU READY TO REVOLUTIONISE YOUR TRAINING APPROACH AND CREATE TRULY ENGAGING, BRAIN FRIENDLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES?

Dive into the world of brain-based learning with Sharon Bowman's groundbreaking "Training from the BACK of the Room" approach. This intensive, hands-on program will transform your understanding of how adults learn and retain information. We offer two distinct courses tailored to specific training environments, allowing you to select the one that best suits your needs.​

In Person: Training from the BACK of the Room (TBR)​

Ideal for trainers who primarily work in physical classroom settings. You'll learn to create engaging, effective in-person training experiences based on the latest neuroscience findings.​

LiveOnline: Training from the BACK of the Room - Virtual Edition (TBR-VE®)​

Designed for trainers who mainly facilitate in virtual environments. You'll discover how to adapt TBR principles for online settings, maintaining interactivity and effectiveness in digital spaces.​

What you will gain

Depending on the class you choose, a TBR Practitioner Certificate of Completion or TBR- VE® Class Certificate of Completion is granted on the successful completion of the course.​

 

This course will contribute 14 PMI® professional development units (PDUs) towards your chosen​ certification (14 Power Skills).​

All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Training from the BACK of the Room! by Sharon Bowman and be invited to the global TBR Practitioners group on Slack. Additionally, attendees of the in person TBR class will receive a complimentary copy of Using Brain Science to Make Training Stick by Sharon Bowman.​

What you will learn

  • The Six Trumps® – six powerful brain-science principles based on how humans learn best.
  • How to apply TBR principles every time you train, teach, instruct, or coach others.
  • Dozens of interactive instructional strategies that you can use with any topic and any group of learners.
  • 4Cs Map – a powerful 4-step instructional design and delivery model – to design any class or training you facilitate.
  • Creating a training plan specific to a topic you already teach.

What you need

There are no prerequisites for the Training from the BACK of the Room class.​

This course is great for

  • Trainers, Learning & Development professionals. instructional designers, teachers and facilitators who regularly design learning materials, present information or conduct workshops.
  • Anyone looking to enhance their training delivery skills.

Topics covered

Brain Science and Learning Learning Principles

  • Movement trumps sitting
  • Talking trumps listening
  • Images trump words
  • Writing trumps reading
  • Shorter trumps longer
  • Different trumps same

Instructional Design using the 4C’s Map

  • C1 - Connections
  • C2 - Concepts
  • C3 - Concrete Practice
  • C4 - Conclusions

Trainers Toolbox – a comprehensive toolkit of techniques based on the 65 training strategies from Sharon Bowman’s Training from the BACK of the Room! book.

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