Description
Please note:
Our training programmes are designed to support individuals who are currently employed and participating through their organisations. For this reason, places on our courses are available to employees who are nominated by their companies.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer places on these programmes to individuals who are not currently in employment.
If you are currently unemployed and interested in developing your skills, we encourage you to explore our Skills Connect programme, which is specifically designed to support people who are seeking employment.
This course is for highly experienced Excel users who have either completed the Intermediate course or who have sufficient experience to be familiar with the Intermediate topics.
Please contact info@galwayexecutiveskillnet.com to apply for this programme
This Galway Executive Skillnet programme is cofunded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. www.eufunds.ie
Training dates: 13,14,15,20 & 21 April 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30PM
Location: Western Management Centre
Subsidised Cost: €647.50 per participant
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
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Outline the concepts and theories underlying the delivery and evaluation of training interventions
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Explore the elements which impact on the effectiveness of a training session to include: the learning environment, the trainer, learning methodologies, and the group dynamics of participants
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Demonstrate an awareness of a range of issues to include equality, diversity and disability in the context of current legislation with regard to training provision
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Appraise a range of evaluation models, approaches, tools and techniques used in the evaluation and monitoring of a training and development intervention
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Deliver appropriate training content and materials using a range of training aids
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Formulate appropriate evaluation tools, techniques and approaches for a training session to determine whether or not training needs were met and objectives fulfilled
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Provide constructive feedback to participants in relation to training intervention
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Apply a comprehensive range of specialised training delivery and evaluation skills in the delivery of an appropriate training intervention
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Devise a training evaluation process to include the identification of key stakeholders, feedback from the trainee, challenges within the process and the conduct or methodology of the evaluation
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Select from a range of evaluation tools, techniques and approaches for a training session to determine whether or not training needs were met and objectives fulfilled
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Report on a training and development evaluation to include the identification of areas of success and of improvement opportunities
Course Content
- Course overview & assessment requirements
- Adult Learning Principles
- Frameworks of Training Design & Delivery
- Training Needs' Analysis (TNA)
- Current regulatory and legislative context – concepts of inclusion, equality etc.
- Structuring a Training Session
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Understanding group dynamics, motivation theory and effective communication
Assessments
As part of this course, learners must complete and pass all the following course assessments:
- Project: 40%
- Skills Demonstration: 40%
- Learner Records: 20%
