Train the Trainer: 23-25 June 2026
Instructor-Led Training
Break free from “death by PowerPoint.” This hands-on course builds your confidence and skills to lead engaging, interactive training sessions that truly connect with adult learners.
Member: $1500
Credit Info
- Contact Hours: 24
- IACET CEUs: N/A
- Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: Yes
Course Overview
This immersive, activity-based Train the Trainer course is designed to help professionals build the confidence and skills needed to deliver engaging, effective training for adult learners. Many instructors default to “death by PowerPoint” or simply read from slides— resulting in passive sessions with limited learner retention. This course equips participants to move beyond that approach by leveraging their expertise to create dynamic, interactive learning environments that promote deeper engagement and long-term knowledge transfer. Through group collaboration, individual activities, and a final presentation, learners will explore instructional methods grounded in adult learning theory, strengthen facilitation and presentation techniques, and design learner-centered experiences that support real-world skill application. Whether you're new to training or looking to refine your approach, this course provides the tools and strategies to lead impactful, inclusive, and professional learning sessions.
Upon Completion, Learners Will Be Able To:
- Apply adult learning principles to support learner engagement, autonomy, and relevance across diverse learning contexts
- Differentiate between instructional approaches (pedagogy vs. andragogy; instructor vs. trainer vs. facilitator) and select methods aligned with adult learner needs
- Incorporate foundational learning theories (behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism) into course delivery strategies
- Design and evaluate learning objectives using Mager’s Model, ABCD, and SMART frameworks, and align them with Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Contribute to instructional design and implementation through the ADDIE model by aligning content, delivery, and assessment with learner outcomes
- Facilitate training sessions using learner-centered techniques, including effective questioning, engagement strategies, storytelling, and clear presentation skills
- Manage classroom dynamics professionally, including pacing, group interaction, difficult learner behaviors, and various question types
- Deliver ethical, inclusive, and industry-relevant training while maintaining professional boundaries and supporting learner success
- Demonstrate coaching and feedback skills that support hands-on learning and reinforce technical accuracy without diminishing learner confidence
Travel Info
Courses are held at ASNT Houston (912 Gemini St, Houston, TX) from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT. Visit the ASNT Houston page for travel details, lodging options, and important updates.
Please wait until 14 days before the course start date to book air travel to ensure the course is confirmed.
Meet the Instructor
Don Locke
Don Locke is a Life Member of ASNT and former member of ASME and API, with more than 52 years of experience in the NDT/NDI industry. A former Corporate Level III in PT, MT, UT, ET, and RT, he began his career as a U.S. Air Force NDI technician in 1972. His background spans aerospace, oil and gas, advanced UT and RT, management, teaching, and ethics-based leadership. From 2008 to 2023, he served as President of Hellier NDT, CodeWest API, and WorldSpec. Between 2023 and 2025, he audited over 80 companies in 16 countries, specializing in NAS410 and aerospace quality programs. Today, Don focuses on mentoring the next generation of NDT technicians and instructors, sharing his knowledge to improve safety and quality across all industries.
Questions? Contact us at education@asnt.org