I am responsible for an upcoming software roll out for a retail organization and I am looking for ideas for structuring a train the trainer course. The training plan involves the learners completing a series of eLearning courses which will be followed by a one day instructor led course. I have finished developing the eLearning courses and the instructor led course so now I need to prepare SME’s to facilitate the instructor led classes on their own using a facilitator guide.
I have scheduled a 2 day meeting with the SME’s where I will introduce them to the course and prepare them to facilitate it on their own using the facilitator guide. At this point I am planning on having them participate in the ILT course as a participant on day 1 then going into the train the trainer content on day 2.
All this leads to the question of “How can I maximize the time I have on day 2 to prepare them to teach the course on their own?” I have posted more details of this on my blog at http://joedeegan.blogspot.com

Teach the conetent to them exactly the way you want them to teach the material. Point out specifically why your are going through any specific motions you go through.
For me this has always been the best TTT format. Don't explain, show.

Thank you for the suggestion! I appreciate the feedback. On top of showing them how to do it I will also be requiring them to show me how to do it after I show them. Tough part will be facilitating breakout groups where they can practice with each other. I have also built this information into the facilitators guide which has worked well on past projects. Thanks again!

If space is at a premium maybe you could have each group present back to the entire group different parts of the training. That way you wouldn't need to find enough rooms or space for them to be able to present in their own groups at the same time. Plus everyone would get the benefit of seeing each other.

Thanks for the suggestion. Looks like I will have extra rooms so I will be breaking them up into groups so that they can practice facilitating with their breakout groups. Thanks again for the help.