MODULE 4 Task 3a Steps for Pitching Your Training
Welcome everyone! Let’s take a look at all the information you should include when
pitching your training. I’ll also show you some examples of John’s presentation
slides.
Your first slide is usually called a “Title Slide” and here you state the title of your
pitch or training, the name of your school or organization, and your name. You can
also give your contact information, like your email address or phone number.
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Next you should describe the “problem” or the need. Use your Needs Analysis Data
to describe the need for a training like yours.
Then present your training proposal as the “solution” to the previously described
problem. Keep in mind your audience, remember to speak to their interests and use
convincing language. For example, John states that his training will give teachers
knowledge and skills in student-centered methodology, engage students and
increase participation, and improve student grades.
After introducing your training idea, you want to give some more detail. State the
training objectives and summarize the activities. Describe how meeting these
objectives through these activities will improve the participants’ teaching.
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Next, describe the theory behind your training. Refer to sources and experts in the
field to explain the theory.
If possible it’s also a good idea to support your proposal with evidence. You can use
case studies from other schools or organizations that have used a similar training
with good results.
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Or you can use testimonials or statements that provide support or evidence of a
similar training’s success.
Then you want to provide some more detail about your training “logistics” or in
other words the “who, when, where, and how,” of your plan. Describe the
participants and trainers (if it’s not yourself), either specific dates and times or a
general schedule for the training, where the training will be, and what materials and
budget are needed.
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Your stakeholders will also want to know your plans for assessing your participants
and evaluating your training course.
So describe how you will assess participants and this can be the same as the
Assessment Plan on your course outline.
Then describe how the training will be evaluated. We will talk more about
evaluation in Module 8.
Lastly, you want to give a strong conclusion to your pitch. Summarize your main
points – the problem, solution, and most importantly, your argument. Try to use
convincing language and thank your stakeholders for listening.
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Thank you for listening! Go on to the next task to watch John practice his pitch.
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