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Train the Virtual Trainer
Delivering effective training online requires far more than simply moving face-to-face content into a virtual classroom. Trainers need new techniques, tools and approaches to maintain engagement, encourage participation and create meaningful learning experiences in digital environments.
Train the Virtual Trainer equips participants with the skills, confidence and practical techniques needed to design and deliver engaging virtual learning that maximises participation, knowledge retention and learning outcomes. Through practical exercises, discussion and hands-on application, participants will learn how to create learner-centred virtual experiences while exploring how AI and digital tools can support content creation, learner engagement and training design without replacing effective facilitation and human connection.
£295+VAT per person
Intermediate
Common challenges
- Converting face-to-face training into engaging online learning experiences.
- Maintaining learner engagement and participation in virtual sessions.
- Managing interaction, collaboration and group dynamics online.
- Designing activities and learning materials that work effectively in virtual environments.
- Balancing presentation, discussion and collaborative learning in digital classrooms.
- Using technology confidently to enhance learning rather than distract from it.
We’ll help them to
- Apply learning theories effectively in virtual learning environments.
- Deliver engaging learner-centred training online.
- Use technology purposefully to support and enhance learning outcomes.
- Implement blended, flipped and hybrid learning approaches confidently.
- Design online-friendly training materials and activities that maximise participation and retention.
- Plan and facilitate effective virtual training sessions with greater confidence.
- Explore how AI can support content creation, activity design and learner support while maintaining a strong focus on learner-centred facilitation.
The Sterling Way: Learner-centred training with real-world impact
All of our courses are designed around participation, not passive learning. Through activities, discussion, real-life scenarios and practical exercises, delegates build confidence by applying new skills during the course itself. During this course you will:
- Explore practical techniques for creating engaging and interactive virtual learning experiences.
- Practise adapting face-to-face activities and materials for online delivery.
- Develop confidence managing participation, discussion and collaboration in virtual classrooms.
- Experiment with blended, flipped and hybrid learning approaches.
- Share experiences and learn from other trainers delivering training in digital environments.
- Explore how AI and digital tools can support resource development, learning activities and virtual delivery whilst recognising that learner engagement, facilitation and human interaction remain at the heart of effective training.
Course Details
- 3 weeks, 1 x 3-hour live online session a week
- Awaiting dates
- £295+VAT per person
Client Feedback
“The course is great for refreshing learning theories as well as developing vital online techniques. We then had the chance to practice them in a safe environment.”
Jess Holbrook – SOCOTEC
Learner
“The trainer, Richenda Askew, was very professional, assertive, kept everyone busy and the atmosphere in the room was very positive. It is definitely worth joining this training as it is beneficial for both the employee and the employer.”
Tomas Jucevicius – TGW
Learner
“The course has made me recognise the value of having a set plan and objectives in place before the training begins to get the best results.”
James Swale – SOCOTEC
Learner
“Having a trainer that allows discourse and wandering thoughts is different to many previous courses I’ve attended. All whilst steering the course home on time is no mean feat!”
Owen May – SOCOTEC
Learner
“I will now make my online training more learner centred, I have already found my training sessions have been more effective.”
Luigi Sorrentino – SOCOTEC
Learner
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Live online
Sterling’s live online courses bring expert-led learning straight to your screen. Your staff join interactive, real-time sessions with experienced trainers, ask questions in the moment and collaborate with other professionals. It’s engaging, practical training that delivers immediate impact and keeps them connected, focused and ahead of the curve.
Face-to-face
Working face-to-face with your staff builds teams and buy-in. We love getting into the physical training room, where it’s a great place to be creative and experiential. This method is particularly useful when driving cultural change. We are the voice of your organisation, underpinning your aims and values and helping your teams to find practical ways to work more closely, communicate better and achieve your objectives.