Certificate Program: Train the Trainer (Kaiserslautern Campus)

Module 1–Learning Psychology & Training Design (September 22 & 23, 2027, Campus KL)

Effective training programs result from combining a solid understanding of learning processes with a well-thought-out training design. This module covers key principles of learning psychology and identifies the factors that influence attention, motivation, processing, and lasting transfer of learning. Participants apply these insights to the design of their own training programs. The focus is on how to structure training programs in a dramaturgically meaningful way and effectively link different learning phases. Participants explore the selection and design of content, methods, engagement activities, and reflection phases. In doing so, they develop an understanding of how variety, participation, and real-world relevance can be strategically incorporated. The module consistently integrates background knowledge in learning psychology with concrete training design. Participants reflect on existing training designs and develop approaches for designing their own formats in a way that promotes learning. This creates a solid foundation for developing training sessions that are structured, varied, and focused on transfer of learning.

Competency Development

Participants…

… learn to understand key principles of learning psychology and apply them to training design.

… reflect on the factors that influence attention, motivation, and willingness to learn.

… learn to structure training sessions around meaningful learning phases and a clear sequence of activities.

… develop the ability to structure, prioritize, and adapt content to suit the target audience.

… learn to select different methods appropriate to the content, target audience, and training phase.

… develop the ability to design training that fosters engagement and participation as central elements of the learning process.

… reflect on how different learning prerequisites and needs influence training design.

… learn to effectively integrate practice, reflection, and application phases.

… develop the ability to design training programs that are varied, practical, and transfer-oriented.

… reflect on existing training concepts from the perspectives of learning psychology and pedagogy.

Learning Objectives

✓ Apply key principles of learning psychology to training design.

✓ Structure training sessions according to a sequence that promotes learning.

✓ Select, prioritize, and adapt content to suit the target audience.

✓ Apply methods and engagement formats appropriate for different learning phases.

✓ Purposefully integrate participation, reflection, and real-world application into training design.

✓ Design your own training concepts to be effective, varied, and focused on applying what is learned.

Module 2 – Digital Tools (November 3, 2027, online)

Digital tools open up a wide range of possibilities for designing training sessions that are interactive, varied, and participant-centered. This module provides a practical overview of digital applications that can specifically support learning and training processes. The focus is not on the tool itself, but rather on its meaningful use within the respective learning context. Participants explore which digital tools are suitable for different learning objectives and training phases. They experiment with ways to engage participants, foster collaboration, visualize concepts, and consolidate learning outcomes. In doing so, they reflect on the specific added value that the use of digital tools offers to participants. The module provides opportunities for hands-on experimentation and applying these insights to their own training situations. Participants expand their methodological repertoire and gain confidence in using selected digital applications. This enables them to integrate digital elements into training in a deliberate and learning-enhancing way.

Competency Development

Participants…

… become familiar with various digital tools and their potential applications in training.

… reflect on the added value that digital applications offer for learning processes.

… learn to select digital tools appropriate for the learning objective and training phase.

… learn to use digital elements to engage participants.

… learn how to structure digital collaboration and interaction in a methodologically sound way.

… reflect on when the use of a digital tool promotes learning and when it does not.

… learn to confidently integrate digital methods into their own training design.

… expand their methodological repertoire for digital and hybrid learning settings

Learning Objectives

✓ Select digital tools for training in a targeted manner.

✓ Align digital applications with learning objectives and training phases.

✓ Promote interaction and engagement using digital methods.

✓ Design digital collaboration to support learning.

✓ Consciously reflect on the added value of digital tools.

✓ Build confidence in using digital elements in training sessions

Module 3 – Facilitation & Visualization (December 7 & 8, 2027, Campus KL)

Professional facilitation provides direction, encourages participation, and supports groups in jointly arriving at viable outcomes. This module strengthens participants’ ability to guide learning and work processes in a way that is both clear and engaging. The focus is on the facilitator’s role and the deliberate management of group processes. Visualization helps structure complex content in an understandable way and makes key messages visible in a lasting manner. Participants explore ways to present content, processes, and results in a manner tailored to the audience. They experiment with different forms of visualization and apply them to specific facilitation scenarios. The module is consistently practice-oriented and provides opportunities for application, experimentation, and reflection. Participants sharpen their awareness of their own impact and expand their repertoire of facilitation and visualization techniques. As a result, they gain confidence in professionally guiding groups through learning processes.

Skill Development

Participants…

… learn to structure facilitation sessions in a clear and goal-oriented manner.

… reflect on their role and impact in various facilitation situations.

… develop the ability to actively engage groups in learning and work processes.

… learn to use appropriate questioning techniques in a targeted manner.

… develop the ability to apply different facilitation methods appropriately to each situation.

… learn to visualize content in a clear and understandable way.

… develop the ability to effectively highlight key messages and findings.

… learn to combine facilitation and visualization in a meaningful way.

… develop confidence and presence when facilitating groups.

Learning Objectives

✓ Design facilitation sessions that are clear and goal-oriented.

✓ Engage groups and encourage participation.

✓ Reflect on your own role and impact as a facilitator.

✓ Apply questioning techniques and facilitation methods appropriately to the situation.

✓ Visualize content in a way that is understandable and supports learning.

✓ Effectively combine facilitation and visualization.

✓ Develop confidence in managing group processes.

Module 4 – Conducting Your Own Training Sessions (Exam) (February 1 & 2, 2028, Campus KL)

In the final module, the content and experiences from the previous modules are integrated into the practical design of training sessions. Participants apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to their own training sessions and design specific learning sequences. The focus is on gaining hands-on experience in their role as trainers. Conducting their own training sessions allows participants to integrate design, facilitation, visualization, and methodological planning. Participants experience firsthand how their decisions impact the learning process and the group. Structured feedback helps them identify their strengths and pinpoint specific areas for development. The module creates a safe space for application, reflection, and personal development. Participants evaluate their training designs based on concrete experiences and further develop their individual trainer profiles. This lays the foundation for conducting future training sessions independently, professionally, and in a way that promotes effective learning.

Competency Development for Participants

Participants…

… learn to plan and prepare their own training sessions in a structured manner.

… receive feedback on how to coherently integrate learning objectives, content, and methods.

… learn to conduct their own training sessions professionally.

… reflect on their role, presence, and impact as trainers.

… learn to use facilitation and visualization strategically when conducting training sessions.

… reflect on the impact of their methodological and didactic decisions.

… learn to accept feedback constructively and use it for their own development.

… develop the ability to identify individual strengths and areas for growth in their role as trainers.

… build confidence in independently conducting future training sessions.

Learning Objectives

✓ Systematically design and prepare their own training sessions.

✓ Coherently integrate learning objectives, content, and methods.

✓ Conduct training sessions professionally and with a focus on participants.

✓ Consciously reflect on your impact as a trainer.

✓ Accept feedback constructively and use it for further development.

✓ Continue to develop your own trainer profile.

✓ Gain confidence in conducting training sessions independently.

Target audience: All employees at RPTU

Dates:

Module 1: September 22 and 23, 2027 (in-person)

Module 2: November 3, 2027 (online)

Module 3: December 7 and 8, 2027 (in-person)

Module 4: February 1 and 2, 2028 (in-person)

Instructors:

Module 1 and Module 4: Daniel Kauer

Module 2: Timo Becker

Module 3: Eva Fernández

Brief Profiles

Seats: 12

Location: Kaiserslautern Campus, online

Cost:

RPTU employees—583 euros, to be paid by the participant’s respective cost center

Employees of the institutes and affiliated institutes (no subsidy from RPTU is available in this case) – 1,166 euros

Note:

Registration for the “Train the Trainer” certificate program is mandatory for all 4 modules. No refunds will be issued if a participant withdraws or misses a module.

Please register by email no later than August 26, 2027, using our registration form