Mango Training Course Outline
Course code:
TT1 [formerly TFT1]
Course Title:
Taking the fear out of finance – training for
finance trainers
Duration:
4 days
For:
NGO finance staff who have finance training as
part of their job.
Purpose
This course is designed to build the confidence and course design and
facilitation skills of finance staff to deliver relevant and effective financial
management training to NGO personnel.
Target Audience
This course is specially designed for finance staff who provide financial
management training and support to work colleagues and partner NGOs.
Participants do not need previous training experience to attend this course
but they must have experience of NGO financial management or
accounting. Strong written and verbal English communication skills are also
required as all participants are required to complete a practical presentation.
We recommend that you read this course outline carefully to make sure the
content is relevant and meets your learning requirements. If you have any
questions please do contact us.
Course Content
The final balance of course content will be decided by those attending the
course, according to their interests and training needs. The core components
of this course include:
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the challenges of finance training
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how adults learn and what that means for trainers
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course design basics: learning objectives, lesson plans, selection of
approach
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participatory training techniques and when to use them
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how to make financial concepts and jargon interesting and clear
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creating effective resource materials to support the learning
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how to deal with things that go wrong in the training room.
Also see below for the Programme Guide.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Do:
Know:
Feel:
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Write ‘SMART’ learning objectives as part of the course design
process for a finance training session
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Create a session plan for a finance training session using the
‘CPR’ process
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Create effective resource materials to support the learning
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Demonstrate at least 15 different participatory training
techniques that can be used in finance training
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Deliver a participatory-style training session using plain
language, to build financial skills and knowledge
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Describe the key challenges facing finance trainers and how to
overcome them
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List the five key questions used in the course design framework
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Describe how adults learn and why we should take this into
account when designing a course
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Outline strategies for dealing with challenging situations that
arise during a training event
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Appreciate the value of using plain language in finance training
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Recognise that finance training doesn’t have to be boring and is
more effective when a practical, participatory approach is used.
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Training Approach
Mango’s training approach is highly practical, participatory and often fun! We
focus on real issues and help participants to use the techniques covered,
rather than just discuss them. We work hard to de-mystify financial concepts
to overcome the fear of finance.
“Mango training really does take the fear out of finance!”
We work with small groups to meet the needs of individual participants. We
use a variety of learning methods to stimulate interest and meet differing
learning styles of participants – including illustrated presentations, group
exercises and discussions, case studies and practical problem-solving
activities.
Courses are supported by extensive materials for participants to take away
and apply after the course. We also offer a free follow-up service by email or
phone to all Mango trainees.
How to Book
This course is available as an open, in-house or group training event.
Please visit our website to plan your training or contact the training team at
training@mango.org.uk for more information.
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Taking the fear out of finance
PROGRAMME GUIDE
Day
Module:
Topics to be covered:
Day 1
Welcome and
Overview
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Course Planning
and Design
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The challenges of finance training
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Getting organised – the Training Process
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A training needs model – Skills vs Confidence
Introductions, expectations and programme
overview
Matrix
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Course design frameworks – 5 Key Questions
and CPR
Day 2
Making your
training effective
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Practical: mind mapping a course design
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Writing observable Learning Objectives
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What we can learn from how adults learn
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Participatory training in action
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Session planning – identifying course content,
activities and timing
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Practical: Selection and design of participatory
techniques
Day 3
Communicating
and supporting
your message
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Great flip charts, visual aids and handouts
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Responding to the challenge of jargon – how to
communicate technical terms and concepts
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Giving clear instructions – or how to avoid
unexpected results
Day 4
Practice makes
perfect!
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Don’t panic! Be prepared when things go wrong
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Practical: preparing resource materials
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Presentations by course participants
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Summary and action planning
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Evaluation, certificates & close
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