Train the Trainer Course
Online and in person options are available.
This course is suitable for those that work with animals in research that are new to training or will soon be training others in practical tasks. This includes animal care staff, researchers and PIL holders.
Content includes:
- the theory of training
- organising and planning a training session
- training aids and their benefits
- different learning/teaching styles
- constructive feedback and encouragement
- creating a lesson plan
Information is provided by:
- self-lead online learning
- online quizzes
- Zoom or in person sessions with opportunity for discussion
- Guidance documents, such as writing session/lesson plans for the species you work with
Access to online course material is provided at least 1 week prior to the Zoom or in person session (all times to be confirmed at booking).
Certificates and CPD points will be awarded upon completion of online course material, attending the Zoom or in person session and writing a session plan.
The full cost of this course is £176.40 (£172.87 for University of Cambridge applicants).
2024 Train the Trainer Course dates
Month |
Deadline |
Access to the online course material |
Format |
Live/in person session |
January |
22nd December |
2nd January |
Online |
9th January |
April |
22nd March |
1st April |
In person |
10th April |
June |
17th May |
28th May |
Online |
4th June |
August |
19th July |
29th July |
In person |
6th August |
September |
16th August |
27th August |
Online |
4th September |
Cancellation fees
Cancellation fee if cancelled within 2 weeks prior to the application deadline |
25% of course fee |
Cancellation fee if cancelled within 1 week prior to the application deadline |
50% of course fee |
Cancellation fee if cancelled after the application deadline |
Full course fee |
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