Train Advanced Trainers
EFPSA’s Train Advanced Trainers (TAT) is a nine-day event that usually takes place in March. It is one of the few EFPSA events that are open to non-psychology students and externals. The TAT is designed for up to 25-30 experienced trainers from various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) offering them an opportunity to further develop their training skills within a specific topic.
What Happens During Train Advanced Trainers
EFPSA Train Advanced Trainers aims to professionally develop European youth trainers. The core of the nine-day event is the acquisition of advanced knowledge on a specifically selected content theme as well as networking between young, experienced trainers from different non-governmental organisations. The event is a call for a selection of talented trainers who want to take their personal competences and their skills to a higher level – allowing exchanging experiences and collaborating on designing evidence-based practices.
- Participants: 25-30 experienced trainers
- Participation requirements: Basic trainers’ education (Train the Trainers), training experience (a minimum of 30 delivery hours), high motivation to participate, willingness to contribute to the event, and opportunity to implement the learning outcomes.
- Trainers: Six expert trainers
- Duration: Nine days
Goals:
- to aid European Youth Trainers in their goal for continuous development by providing second-level education on a selected topic
- to build a strong network of experienced trainers across Europe
Train Advanced Trainers History
| 2014 Lithuania | |
| 2015 Finland | |
| 2016 Poland | |
| 2017 Portugal | |
| 2018 Cyprus | |
| 2019 Turkey | |
| 2020 Romania |
Upcoming Train Advanced Trainers
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Why Take Part?
Do you want to make training a part of your career or do you want to further develop your training career? Are you seeking the best possible support for your next steps as a trainer? If you answered yes, read below to gain further insight on what Train Advanced Trainers has to offer you.
Receive in-depth training education:
Many European student organisations, offer “Train the Trainers” (TtT) events to educate young trainers. Most of the organisations behind these events have a recognition system to monitor progress until trainers have fulfilled the requirements to be able to deliver their own training sessions. However, after completing this basic education, structured additional support and development opportunities are rarely provided. With the Train Advanced Trainers (TAT) we propose to further the process of learning and building skills for young trainers.
For trainers who already possess prior experience, Train Advanced Trainers is a unique possibility to have an effective learning experience and guidance for their future development and to build on their trainers’ skills.
Receive high quality feedback:
Trainers participating at Train Advanced Trainers are encouraged to deliver sessions or contribute in other valuable ways to the event and receive feedback from other experienced trainers present.
TAT aims to develop its participants to deliver higher-quality trainings for their own organisations and share their knowledge with other trainers in their networks.
Expand your network:
Train Advanced Trainers brings trainers from different organisations and disciplines together and creates a framework for networking on European level. As participants will come from very diverse backgrounds, their mutual cooperation and exchange will be one of the most valuable outcomes of the event. During an intensive learning week, they will not only acquire new skills, but also share experiences, knowledge and resources and build a basis for future projects. Through its follow-up and outcomes, the event creates the necessary structure for the participants to bring the development that happens during the TAT to their organisations and local communities.
All TAT participants will enter an active community of advanced trainers called ‘The Hive’ after graduation of the event. The Hive connects all TAT alumni in a network of experienced trainers across Europe, where sharing, discussions and initiatives happen.