Comptia CTT+ Course

Overview
Earning the CTT+ certification designates you as an exceptional trainer in your field. As an instructor, you not only have to plan engaging lectures, practice tasks & exams, but you must also be Knowledgeable and effective communicator. CTT+ certification provides comprehensive training standards to validate your skills in a traditional or virtual classroom environment, and ensures that you can teach effectively and step up to the front of the class with confidence. Course Outline
Part I Planning Prior to the Course
Chapter I Preparing for the Exam

• About the Comptia CTT+ Essentials Exam
• Domain 1: Planning Prior to the Course
• Domain 2: Methods and Media for Instructional Delivery
• Domain 3: Instructor Credibility and Communications
• Domain 4: Group Facilitation
• Domain 5: Evaluate the Training Event
• Passing the Comptia CTT+ Essentials Exam
• Passing the Trainer Performance Exam
• Recording Your Presentation
• Understanding the Classroom Trainer Scoring
• Scoring the Virtual Classroom Trainer Exam
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Chapter 2 Evaluating Learner’s Needs

• Determining the Learning Needs
• Defining Instructional Goals for Participants
• Developing the Learning Objectives
• Measuring Learner Competencies
• Creating Course Prerequisites
• Administering Assessment Exams
• Introducing the ADDIE Model
• Analyzing the Learning Need
• Designing the Technical Training
• Developing the Course Material
• Implementing the Technical Course
• Evaluating the Technical Course
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Question and Answers

Chapter 3 Managing the Technical Classroom

• Configuring the Learning Environment
• Preparing the Physical Space
• Planning the Course Logistics
• Teaching the Perfect Class
• Managing the Learning Environment
• Adding Presentation Software
• Adding Classroom Features
• Creating Learning Handouts for Participants
• Considering the Room Color
• Adding Music to Your Classroom
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Part II Methods for Effective Instruction
Chapter 4 Engaging Learners Through Instructional Methods

• Training the Technical Participant
• Facilitating a Technical Class
• Teaching Technology for Different Learning Styles
• Exploring Learning Theories
  • Understanding Gagné’s Theory of Instruction
  • Exploring the Cognitive Learning Theory
  • Using the Constructivist Learning Theory
• Facilitating Technical Content
• Creating Group Exercises
• Teaching with Games and Simulations
• Demonstrating the Technology
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Chapter 5 Managing Instructional Materials

• Determining the Make-or-Buy Decision
• Considering Financial Impact of Course Materials
• Considering Internal Development Solutions
• Designing Effective Technical Classes
• Preparing for Effective Technical Training
• Ensuring Quality Course Design
• Controlling Materials in the Virtual Classroom
• Managing Virtual Classroom Material Challenges
• Selecting Media Visuals for Learners’ Needs
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Part III Establishing Instructor Credibility and Maintaining Communications
Chapter 6 Instructing with Confidence

• Establishing Instructor Fundamentals
• Preparing to Train
• Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment
• Managing Learners in the Classroom
• Involving Learners in the Training
• Dealing with Learners Behavior
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Chapter 7 Leading a Successful Class

• Training like a Professional
• Speaking with Clarity
• Speaking with your Voice
• Connecting with Your Audience
• Managing Learning Momentum
• Maintaining Learner Interest
• Presenting with Charm
• Reviewing and Summarizing Content
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Part IV Leading Group Facilitation
Chapter 8 Managing Learner-Centered Instruction

• Establishing Learner-Centered Instruction
• Delivering Performance-Based Training
• Analyzing Learner Tasks
• Exploring Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Reviewing the Psychomotor Domain
• Reviewing the Affective Domain
• Reviewing the Cognitive Domain
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Chapter 9 Promoting Learner Engagement

• Engaging Technical Learners
• Teaching Through Listening
• Creating Quizzes for Technical Classes
• Utilizing Social Learning Theory
• Training with Group Participation
• Offering Learning Games and Activities
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Chapter 10 Motivating Adult Learners

• Understanding Adult Learners
• Adapting Adult Learning Characteristics
• Facilitating Adult Education
• Motivating Adult Learners
• Finding Learner Motivation
• Motivating Adults to Learn
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Part V Evaluating the Training Event
Chapter II Evaluating Learner Competencies

• Determining Learner Competence
• Creating a Course Examination
• Utilizing Embedded Assessments
• Exploring Authentic Assessment
• Meeting Learning Goals
• Changing Learner Behavior
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Chapter 12 Evaluating Instructor and Course Performance

• Understanding Trainer Evaluations
• Utilizing a Summative Evaluation
• Offering Formative Assessment
• Applying Effective Instructor Evaluations
• Reviewing the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model
• Considering E-based Evaluations
• Chapter Summary
• Key Terms
• Questions
• Questions and Answers

Part VI Appendices
Appendix A Certified Technical Trainer+ Exam Objectives

• Planning Prior to the Course
• Review of Organizational Needs and Learners’ Backgrounds in Relationship to Course Objectives
• Instructional Environment in Relationship to Learning Objectives
• Utilizing Methods and Media for Instructional Delivery
• Selection and Implementation of Instructional Methods
• Use of Presentation and Instructional Media
• Maintaining Instructor Credibility and Communications
• Instructor Delivery Competence and Content Expertise
• Instructor Communication and Presentation Skills
• Facilitating Adult Education
• Establishment and Management of a Learner-Centered Environment
• Promotion of Learner Engagement and Participation
• Assessment of Learners’ Needs for Additional Explanation and Encouragment
• Motivation and Positive Reinforcement of Learners
• Evaluating the Training Event
• Evaluation of Learner Performance During and at Close of Instruction
• Evaluation of Instructor and Course

Appendix B About the CD

• System Requirements
• Installing and Running MasterExam
• MasterExam
• Video Training
• PDF Copy of the Book
• Help
• Removing Installations
• Technical Support
• LearnKey Technical Support
• Glossary
• Index