About

Note: This course requires an application. Accepted applicants will be notified at least 9 weeks before the course, at which point an invoice will be issued. Selection will be based on various criteria including position, geographic and programmatic diversity, and location.

Apply Now | Download the printable agenda

The course provides individuals with an overview of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to deliver effective training. The course is activity-based, participant-driven, and consists largely of facilitated discussions and activities in both small and large group settings.

As a major focus, the course requires participants to practice the following skills that are essential for successful delivery of training:

• Demonstration: Physically showing how something is used or done.
• Facilitation: Leading or orchestrating group activities or interaction to reach consensus, gain knowledge, or achieve a goal.
• Presentation: Disseminating information verbally and/or visually.

Learners will be asked to complete the following Pre-Course and In-Class work:

• Pre-course assessment (multiple choice and true or false questions based on course content).
• Selection of a PPT presentation from a list of several AFDO-provided presentations.
• Using the provided PPT presentation (including the embedded notes), prepare a 10-minute presentation to be delivered during the first day of the IST course.
• Learners will also need to rework their provided PPT presentation after the second day of class to present an improved 10-minute presentation during the third half-day of class.