Preparing to Deliver Business Edge

Trainers must pass through the following steps before delivering Business Edge training to SME clients:

• Training of Trainers
• Training of Assessors
• Session for Localization of Relevant Materials
• Training Needs Assessment
• Trainer Development Sessions
• Teaser Events

Training of Trainers (ToT)

IFC’s Master Trainers deliver a dynamic, one-week training in Business Edge methodology.

After completing the ToT workshop, the participant will:

• Understand Business Edge™ methodology and resources
• Have practiced Business Edge™ processes and received feedback from peers
• Be familiar with trainer certification procedures and quality requirements
• Be able to assess the training needs of SMEs effectively
• Trainer Development Sessions
• Have acquired training skills and best practices such as
  • Adult learning techniques and approaches
  • Good use of visual aids
  • Effective facilitation skills and training techniques
  • Guidelines for giving and receiving feedback
  • Managing difficult circumstances in the classroom

Training of Assessors (ToA)

A number of trainers are invited to participate in this training by the Master Trainer.

Teaser events

These are overview training sessions that highlight and explain the value of Business Edge. A Business Edge ™ trainer delivers a topic of common interest to the audience for about 2-3 hours. These events help SMEs identify their needs, which can then be addressed through more in-depth course work. Larger corporations are also invited to these events to become familiar with Business Edge.

Once these trainings and events have occurred, training firms will be prepared to begin training SMEs with the Business Edge methodology. See the Business Edge™ Cycle and tools.