Effectively sharing information and skills may be the most important part of program management — changing with the type of audience and information to be conveyed. Some important considerations are trainer self-assessment, brainstorming for successful training, using small groups, trouble shooting, and the different roles of the trainer/facilitator. Following are some of our favorite resources on the general topic of training. For more targeted resources, be sure and check out our volunteer training and member training resources.

Training Tips and Resources
Training and Technical Assistance FAQ
Volunteer Training Resources
Member Training Resources

Effective practices
Providing successful training sessions
Planning and conducting a presentation with a co-presenter
Hosting a successful web conference
Using a learning management system to offer low-cost online training
Delivering on-demand computer skills training

Library items
Trainer's Handbook
50 One-Minute Tips for Trainers
Conducting Training Workshops: A Crash Course for Beginners
Training Busy Staff to Succeed with Volunteers: The 55-Minute Staff Training Series

Related websites
ASTD (American Society for Training & Development)
Overview of Training and Development