Train the Trainer: Curriculum Planning to Engaged Delivery to Participant-Centered Practice
Upcoming Training Dates
Select a date and time that works for you. All sessions are held live and include time for questions.
Workshop Description
Train the Trainer: Curriculum Planning to Engaged Delivery to Participant-Centered Practice is a hands-on workshop designed for anyone responsible for designing and delivering trainings, orientations, or learning experiences. Whether you're updating a required staff workshop, creating a new volunteer training, or building a professional development series, this session will walk you through the full training lifecycle - from identifying participant needs to applying adult learning principles and instructional design frameworks like ADDIE and Bloom’s Taxonomy.
In this session, you’ll learn how to develop clear and outcome-driven learning objectives, select instructional strategies to engage different types of learners, and plan content using a person-centered approach to deliver content that meets the needs of your audience. We will look at how to create engaging activities to support knowledge retention and create participant-centered experiences, whether you're training in person or online. We’ll also cover techniques to reduce facilitation anxiety and improve engagement, even in trainings within mandatory settings.
Through group work, reflection, and sample materials, you'll leave with actionable tools you can use right away. You'll analyze how to scaffold learning for deeper understanding, manage group dynamics, and build your personal trainer toolkit. Whether you're brand new to training or looking to refresh, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to design effective, engaging, and person-centered learning environments.
Who Should Attend
Trainers looking for new and more effective approaches to adult learning. Professionals that lead trainings, workshops, orientations, meetings or retreats who are looking to improve their training skills. Anyone responsible for training in their organization whether it it in-person or online
What the Training Will Cover
Curriculum Planning & Instructional Design
Analyze participant and organizational needs to inform the design of training goals and content.
Create clear, measurable learning objectives that align with adult learners’ needs and program outcomes.
Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Universal Design for Learning) to structure and sequence training content effectively.
Adult Learning & Inclusive Delivery
Explain core principles of adult learning theory (andragogy) and how they impact learner engagement and retention.
Differentiate between learning styles and delivery methods to adapt content for in-person and online settings.
Understand how to incorporate person-centered teaching strategies to support a learning environment for all individuals.
Participant-Centered Practice
Design learning experiences that honor participants’ lived experiences, identities, and perspectives.
Implement facilitation techniques that encourage reflection, shared learning, and participant voice.
Adapt instructional strategies in real time based on group dynamics and emergent participant needs.
Design training to ensure accessibility and inclusion.
Engagement & Group Process
Facilitate opening activities that foster psychological safety, connection, and group cohesion.
Use collaborative strategies such as discussion, storytelling, and experiential learning to deepen understanding and engagement.
Debrief and Reflection
Demonstrate how to facilitate debrief and reflection activities that guide participants in consolidating learning, sharing insights, and applying content to real-life contexts.
Registration Type & Fee
Non Members: $375
Additional Information
Online Train the Trainer is capped at 30 attendees. This is an interactive workshop and must be restricted due to online training capacity. Each workshop session is live. Registrants receive slides & handouts. It is expected participants will be able to be on camera and able to unmute for some portions of the training to participate in discussions. Full recordings are not provided. This training must be done sequentially. If you miss a session, please reach out to program@nonprofitlearninglab.org
Looking to register 3+ people? Email us at program@nonprofitlearninglab.org to receive $5 off per registration!
Please Note:
We do not offer any other discounts for this training other than the member rate. Upon registration, you will receive a link to participate in the training. Please check your inbox or spam folder.
About the Trainer
This training is led by Dr. Leah Weiner who has a doctorate in education and psychology from Pepperdine University. Leah Weiner is the Founder and CEO of the Nonprofit Learning Lab. Leah’s approach to training focuses on making sure that the information provided helps participants solve a problem or create a solution related to their professional work.
CFRE & CAE Credits
WE OFFER CFRE & CAE CREDITS | 1 hour of training = 1 credit hour
Certificate of attendance available upon request
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211 Tampa Bay Cares
2Life Communities
916 Ink
A 2nd Cup
ABB
ABHES
Acacia Center for Justice
Accelerate Arts
ACLU of Northern California
ACLU of Florida
ActBlue
Advocates of Ozaukee
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Agaru Consulting, LLC
Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach, Inc.
Aging UP
AgScape
AIDS Intervention Project
Alabama Association of Nonprofits
Albatross Training Solutons
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Alder Health Services
All Our Kin
Alliance for Youth Organizing
Allston Brighton CDC
Alzheimer's Association
Amarillo Area Foundation
American Boat and Yacht Council
American Promise
American Wild Horse Campaign
AmeriCorps
Ampersand Community
Amplify
Anu Family Services
Arab American Family Support Center
Area Substance Abuse Council
Art for the Journey
Art with a Heart
Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS)
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
ASN
BARRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Bastion Community of Resilience
BCHN
Berkeley Food Network
Best Buddies
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County
Big Change Consulting
Bigger Impact
Bike Easy
BikePGH
Boaz & Ruth Inc
Boston Partners in Education
Boys & Girls Club of Clifton
Brain Injury Association of Maryland
Branchhead Consulting
Bridge of Hope National
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Brookfield Institute
Brooklyn Boatworks
Building Wealth and Health Network
California Lawyers for the Arts
Came lot Society
Camelot Society
Caregiver Connections/Chaddock
Carol O'Brien Associates, Inc.
Casa de Luz
CASA-NYC
Castle Square Tenants Organization
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
CenterLink
Central Virginia SBDC
Children's Advocacy Center for Rockwall County
Children's Justice Center
Children's Trust
Chrysalis
CIS-Central Texas
City Life/Vida Urbana
CIVICORPSS
Clarion West
Clausen House
Clery Center for Security On Campus
CNRG Accounting Advisory, LLC
Coaching4Change, Inc.
College of American Pathologists
Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
Community Forward SF
Community IT Innovators
Community Music Center of Boston
Community Partners for Affordable Housing
Company
Compass Center For Families
Compass Inc
Compeer of Greater Buffalo
Consolidated Credit
ContactLifeline, Inc.
Coombs Outdoors
Coop Consulting, Inc.
CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse)
Cortico
Council for the Homeless
Council of Community Services
County of Humboldt
Creighton University -Financial Hope Collaborative
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
Crisis Support Services
Cultivate Ability
Cultural Leadership
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Department of Developmental Services
Discover You - The ROCK Center for Youth Development
Discovering Justice
Dispute Resolution Institute, Inc.
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
DOROT
DREAAM Opportunity Center
Drexel University
Dynamic Dimensions
EAH Housing
Earthwatch Institute
ECALA
Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association
EforAll
Elevating Good
Embrace Being Well
Endeavors
Energy Trust of Oregon
English In Action
English Skills Learning Center
Equal Justice USA
Every Neighborhood Partnership
EveryAction
Evolve Coaching
Exchange Family Center
ExpandED Schools
FABSCRAP
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Family Law CASA
Family Partners of Hudson County
Fear 2 Freedom
Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Texas
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Florida Rising
Food Education Fund
Four Leaf Financial & Accounting, PLLC
Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop
Freedom of the Press Founation
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
Friendship House
Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas
Garden of Hope
Garrison Institute
Gatepath
Generation Hope
Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative
Girl Scout of West Central Florida
Girl Scouts of Colorado
Giving Kitchen
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Good Work Network
Granite VNA
Granville BID/EDC
Greater Cleveland Film Commission
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Green Our Planet
GUIDE Inc.
Gulf South Therapy
Habitat For Humanity
Habitat for Humanity LA
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio
Habitat for Humanity Texas
Habitat for Humanity, Greater Los Angeles
Habitat LA
Halliday & Associates
Hayley Butler LLC
Headquarters Young Marines
Health Bridges International
Healthy Native Communities Partnership, Inc.
Hearts & Horses, Inc.
Help & Emergency Response
Helps Education Fund
High Sky children’s ranch
HIMSS
Homeless Prenatal Program
Homes First
Hopelink
House of Mercy
Howard County Office on Aging & Independence (HC-MD)
Human Rights Campaign
Humane Farm Animal Care
Hunger Free Colorado
I.C.Stars
Illinois Humanities
Imagine Worldwide
Independent
INELDA
Information Ecology
INRC
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Interface Children & Family Services
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake
International Refugee Assistance Project
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
ISET-International
JAM Nonprofit Consulting LLC
JCRB|AJC
Jerome Foundation
Jewish Family Service
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish World Watch
Johnston County Industries
Judaism Your Way
Kavi Consulting Services
Kennedy Heights Community Center
Kids in Need of Defense
KidsFirst Child Abuse Prevention Council
Kitsap Rescue Mission
L'Ancla
Larimer Humane Society
Leadership Austin
Leadership Montana
Leap Arts in Education
Legal Aid Service of Northeast Minnesota
Legal Services for the Elderly
Life Around the Table
Literacy Services of Indian River County
Little Lights Urban Ministries
Love A Child, Inc.
Love INC
Loveworks Leadership Inc.
LVCCLD
Lydia Place
Make-A-Wish Michigan
Mandela Partners
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Mary's Place
Maryland Community Action Partnerhsip
MASTERWORK
McAlpine Consulting for Growth
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services
Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina
Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning
Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.
Metro Denver Homeless Initiative
MHAAO
Micah's Place
MicroSociety
Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Mission COntinues
Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center
MissionSAFE
Mosaic Georgia
Moves Management Consulting
Mu Delta Alpha
Mujeres de la Tierra
Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture
Mutual Assistance Network of Del Paso Heights
NATCO
National Democratic Training Committee
National Genealogical Society
National Indian Education Association
National League of Cities
NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Neighbor 2 Neighbor
Neighborhood Housing Services Of New Orleans
Neon Hearts Organization, Inc.
New Horizons of SWFL
New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition
New Readers Press
New Teacher Center
New York Law School
NewRoot Learning Institute
NOAA Fisheries
Nomi Network
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
Nonprofit Connect
Nonprofit VOTE
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
North Coast Health Improvement & Information Network (NCHIIN)
Northern California Community Blood Bank
Northrop Grumman
Northwest Cooperative Development Center
Oasis Advocacy & Shelter, Inc.
On Point for College
OneGoal
Open Arms Perinatal Services
OpenAQ
Oregon Child Abuse Solutions
Osterville Village Library
OUT Maine
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Partnership for Children of Johnston County
PeacePlayers International
Peninsula Family Connections
PEPS
PF Hart Consulting LLC
Power of Two
Prevention Alliance of Tennessee
PreventionFirst!
Professional Development and Research Center International
Proud Haven Inc
Pui Tak Center
Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
Rape Crisis Center
Rappahannock United Way
Ravenswood Family Health Center
Read Write Spell
RMHS
Robert Morris University
Rocky Mountain Human Services
Rose Community Foundation
Ruby's Place Inc.
SafeHouse Center
Salt Lake County CJC
San Diego Humane Society
San Francisco AIDS Foundation
School Time Bible Ministries
Science Olympiad
SEAMAAC
Seattle Parks Foundation
See Kids Dream
Serve Idaho
SFCASA
SisterFriend Inc.
SLCO Childrens Justice Center
Social Justice Learning Institute
Sojourner House
Sourcewise
Southern Lit Alliance
Spark the Journey
SpeakUp!
Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning
Squash and Education Alliance
Step Up on Second, Inc
SWMTCHC
TAP into Hope
Tarrant County Homeless Coalition
Teach For America
Tech Goes Home
Teens for Food Justice
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
Texas Fair Defense Project
Texoma Health Foundation
The Andy Roddick Foundation
The Arc Fond du Lac
The Arc Oregon
The Children's Trust
The ELM Foundation
The Envirolution, Inc
The Humane League
The Literacy Lab
The Mission Continues
The Nonprofit Partnership
The Nurturing Center
The Nurturing Center, Inc.
The Policy Circle
The Tower Foundation
The Youth Connection
Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts
ToolBank USA
Touchstone Health solution
Toxic Free NC: Nonprofit
Treetops Collective
Trocaire
Turning Point
United Way of Weld County
Univeristy of North Carolina
University of Alabama
University of Michigan Business+Impact
University of North Carolina
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Morgridge Center for Public Service
University Tutors for Seattle Schools
UPH-MERITER HOSPITAL
Upower
Urban Revival Corp
US Water Alliance
Vera Institute of Justice, Inc.
Violence Free Colorado
Virginia Anti-Violence Project
Virginia DCR
Waller Consulting, LLC
Washington County Family Center
Washington Heights and Inwood Development Corporation
Washtenaw County Government (Nonprofit)
WE ACT For Environmental Justice
Wellspring Counseling, Inc.
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc. d/b/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice
Westchester Library System
Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports, Inc.
Willamette Vital Health
William Franek; LLC
Woman's Hospital
Women's Center for Advancement (WCA)
Year Up
Yolo Food Bank
York Street Project
YOU Boston
Youth INC
Youth Options Unlimited Boston
YouthRoots
YWCA Evanston/North Shore
YWCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service
YWCA Northwestern Illinois
YWCA San Francisco & Marin
AARP Foundation
ACLU of FloridaAlabama Association of Nonprofits
Albatross Training Solutions
Alzheimer's Association of Illinois
Alzheimer's Association of Oklahoma
Blackbaud
Brooklyn Bail Fund
CAFB (California Assoc. of Food Banks)
Catholic Charities of OKC
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits
Comcast
Community Brands
Community Foundation of W. Virginia
Emerge Wisconsin
Foundation for Delaware County
Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
GiveSmart
Greater Boston Legal Services
GreaterGood
Hemophilia Federation of America
Hopeworks 'N Camden
Hudson County CASA
Institute of International Education
Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Jersey Cares
Jewish Vocational Services of Boston
Loyola Academy
Mentor Independence Region
National Conference for Community and Justice
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
Pawtucket Credit Union
Pets for Vets, Inc.
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
Safe and Sound
Temple University
The Narrative Enneagram
University of Pennsylvania
Virginia Progressive Leadership Project