Timing of Components

Adhering to the Training Session Time Frame

• The trainer is responsible for keeping the training on track by staying within the requested time frame.

• Knowing and following specific percent ranges will insure that you consistently work to meet this responsibility.

• Use these equations to figure percent (%) and total minutes; 
  • 30 minutes is what % of 120 minutes? [30 divided by 120 = 25%]
  • 25% of 120 minutes = how many minutes? [.25 X 120 = 30 minutes]

You have heard it before and you will hear again, the trainer has many responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is keeping the training on track by staying within the requested time frame. There are some percentage guidelines for each component of the training plan to assist you through this process.

Components of the Training Plan

• OPENING
  • Introductions and tap participant’s interest
  • 10 – 15% of total workshop time

• CONTENT DELIVERY
  • Participant’s acquisition of knowledge and skills
  • 60 – 70% of total workshop time

• CLOSING
  • Summarize content and plan beyond the training
  • 20 – 25% of total workshop time

Above is a chart that shows some examples of timing for the various components in your training plan. When you create your training plan the timing may or may not look like this based on your training style and the amount of content. It is important to remember, however, to stick as closely as possible to the recommended percentages. Doing so will help you organize your training session and allow ample time for all components.

Application Exercise: Please look at page 42 of your ?handout and practice timing your trainings.