Train the Trainer
Learn It. Build It. Teach It.
This immersive program prepares participants to confidently teach the LGBTQ+ 101 course while developing the broader skills needed to design, research, and facilitate high-quality adult learning experiences. Participants first experience the course as learners, then move behind the scenes to understand how the training is structured, why certain teaching choices are made, and how to deliver the content with accuracy, cultural humility, and confidence.
The program also goes beyond facilitation. Participants learn how to conduct ethical research, evaluate sources, identify misinformation and disinformation, build an effective PowerPoint presentation, and apply adult education principles that support engagement and retention. Throughout the experience, participants practice translating information into accessible learning, navigating questions and group dynamics, and making sound decisions about what belongs in a training and how it should be presented.
The program culminates in a group teach-back, where participants apply what they have learned by facilitating portions of the course themselves. This gives them the opportunity to practice in a supportive environment, receive feedback, and build confidence before leading the training on their own.
What Participants Will Explore
How to facilitate the LGBTQ+ 101 course with confidence and consistency
Adult learning principles and practical facilitation techniques
Ethical research practices and credible source evaluation
How to identify misinformation and disinformation
How to build a clear, engaging training presentation
Strategies for managing questions, discussion, and group dynamics
How to translate complex information into accessible learning
Practice through a structured group teach-back
Feedback, coaching, and preparation for independent facilitation
Program Format
Two 4-Hour Sessions
Certification
2-year facilitator certification
Who It’s For
Designed for organizations seeking to build internal facilitation capacity and equip staff, leaders, or educators to deliver approved Austin Institute training content.
What to Expect
A highly interactive learning experience that combines facilitation instruction, guided practice, coaching, and feedback so participants leave prepared to lead learning with confidence.
Ready to build your organizations internal training capacity?
Request Train-the-Trainer certification to discuss your team, learning goals, and certification needs.
