The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

Participative Methods

Recommended for:

Trainers and management development specialists wishing to use participative methods in their training. You should have direct training experience and be able to use discussion and question-and-answer techniques. This requirement could be satisfied by on-the-job training experience or completion of a training
foundation course.

Course overview:

Research shows that we all learn best when we are involved and activated. This
programme is designed to enable you to use a range of participative methods with individuals or groups of learners. It focuses particularly on syndicate work, case studies, exercises, management and soft skills activities, and role-plays. Briefing, debriefing, observation and feedback are among the essential topics explained and practised.

Course benefits:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • choose from a wide range of participative methods taking account of time, costs, facilities, learning objectives, individual and group needs, etc
  • write tailored briefs and adapt materials to suit particular learning needs
  • prepare and run participative activities such as case studies, role-plays and exercises/activities using a step-by-step approach
  • brief, observe, feedback and review participative activities