Build the skills & confidence to create and deliver highly engaging virtual workshops!
Here’s what it’s all about
Our Virtual Train the Trainer (VTTT) programme is for Coaches, L&D / HR professionals and Subject Matter Experts who run training workshops.
Are you:
Disappointed that your workshops don’t get results?
Nervous about the tech you’re using?
Worried that it’s not making the impact it could?
Concerned that it might be a little … dull?
Whether you’re new to training, or new to delivering online, this practical programme will rock your Virtual Training World!
When is the next programme running?
Sep/Oct 2025: All times are U.K.
Module 1: Virtual Training Design.
Friday 19th September, 10am-1pm
Module 2: Virtual Training Delivery.
Friday 3rd October, 10am-1pm
Module 3: Hands on with Tech.
Friday 26th September, 10am-1pm
Module 4: Delivery practise.
Friday 10th October, 10am-1pm
November 2025: All times are U.K.
Module 1: Virtual Training Design.
Monday 10th November, 2-5pm
Module 2: Virtual Training Delivery.
Tuesday 11th November, 2-5pm
Module 3: Hands on with Tech.
Wednesday 12th November, 2-5pm
Module 4: Delivery practise.
Thursday 13th November, 2-5pm
Can’t make the dates, but would love to join?
There’s a really good reason to join the waitlist if these dates don’t work.
The price is going up next time we run the programme, but I’ll hold the price of £995+VAT for anyone on the waitlist for any VTTT programmes in 2025!
Why do you need VTTT?
You want to know HOW to build virtual workshops
You want your virtual workshops to make an impact
You want to ditch the overwhelm and learn step by step
You want to build confidence in your virtual delivery
Over 4 practical sessions, and with additional follow up support, you’ll find out exactly how to do this with my unique, step by step method.
In less than 2 days, you’ll have transformed your expertise into a brilliant workshop, knowing that it’ll hit the mark.
This isn’t about running webinars, it’s about creating impactful, interactive and engaging learning that gets results.
Stop delivering one-way info downloads, or running workshops just how you would if they were in-person.
Start getting ready to deliver memorable, high quality workshops your participants want and need!
Does any of this sound familiar?
You’re new to delivering training online and it feels like a steep learning curve.
You’ve struggled with people who’ve not engaged or switched off.
You’ve not had lots of experience participating in or running interactive online training, and don’t really know what ‘good’ looks like.
You’ve got nobody to practise with, or steer you in the right direction.
If any of those sound like you, you’re in the right place
How VTTT helps if you’re self employed
Coaches: Virtual training is ideal for you to showcase your skills outside of a 1-1 conversation and you’ll impact more people, more broadly!
HR professionals: Virtual training helps you proactively support your clients to prevent some of their biggest people challenges; high turnover, low engagement, grievances.
But if you don’t have an L&D background, you can get stuck and overwhelmed.
Imagine taking your expertise, building and delivering workshops so impactful that it opens the door to more opportunities
Imagine making a real tangible difference, being known for your results and being in high demand from your clients, or referred to others
Imagine generating repeat business or new revenue streams and stopping the endless chase for new clients
How VTTT helps if you work in-house
L&D professionals: Training might be a core part of your role. But do you know best practise for Virtual delivery? Or have you had to learn as you go with no real guidance.
HR generalists: You’ve got to deal with everything to do with people. And I bet that includes running Virtual Training on a whole heap of topics. If your ‘go to’ is a bumper slide deck and info download, it just won’t work!
Subject Matter Experts: You might need to run Virtual Training on anything from systems to processes. The danger is, without a clear structure and interactive delivery, participants may not put it into practise.
Imagine having a simple approach to create your training, which takes away the guess work
Imagine feeling confident to use a range of tools and techniques to keep participants engaged and learning
Imagine participants making the changes you need instead of just turning up with cameras off, whilst they catch up on emails
I’ve done the work, so you don’t have to!
When I first started in L&D around 30 years ago, I wouldn’t have imagined a World where Virtual Training was so accessible.
But, when I started, I realised very quickly that only delivering sessions the way I’d run them in-person just wasn’t working.
I spent months attending hundreds of online training workshops myself, experimenting, honing and getting feedback until I figured out what really works with Virtual design and delivery.
Here are just a few quotes from people who’ve experienced my Virtual training:
"Katy is so knowledgeable when it comes to learning and development. Her session covered so many great practical takeaways to really help business actually create something incredible.
More than just theory, this was really insightful and based on evidence which shows how beneficial it is and how to engage people in learning in a way that works for them. She is also just a really nice person, willing to help and go above and beyond to deliver the right results.
I would highly recommend Katy for your L&D needs!"
Sherry White
HR Consultant
"Katy just has a way of presenting things in a really absorbable way. Her workshops are really thought provoking and have a wide variety of interaction. She makes virtual training really enjoyable, with lots of involvement, group discussion and activity to break it up and keep the mind whirring!
Katy helped the group to break down the training design process into manageable steps that can be worked through fairly quickly, instead of feeling like mammoth tasks!"
Briony Platt
Management & Leadership Development specialist
"I’ve attended several of Katy’s Virtual workshops and courses. I have learnt so much from Katy over this time - she is generous and open with her knowledge and expertise, and brilliant at bringing L&D people together to learn and grow from each other. Whatever your level of L&D expertise - I highly recommend Katy to help you be at the top of your game."
Tanya Whitehead
Talent, HR and L&D Consultant
"Katy is an expert in the L&D and coaching space. She has this unique ability to take the complex and make it accessible. Katy has the most incredible energy and I always come away inspired and motivated after her sessions."
Saiyada Fazal
Organisational Development
"Katy is a warm, approachable facilitator, who instantly makes you feel at ease. Her online courses and workshops are a fantastic example of how to effectively engage people remotely. She uses a range to tools, taking into account people's different learning styles and preferences. She's also always happy to share her wealth of knowledge in learning and development to support others."
Deborah Denyer
Exec Coach and Facilitator
"I attended a virtual one-hour session facilitated by Katy. I was not only impressed with her knowledge of the subject matter but her ease of delivery over a screen. Having facilitated all my offering on-line since Covid 19, I appreciate that her skill at keeping engagement should not be underestimated - she makes it look deceptively easy when it is a real art form. Katy is passionate about what she does and has a practical and encouraging style. I have no hesitation in recommending her to you."
Elspeth Mills Rendall
Mediator, Barrister and Trainer
Here’s what makes the difference …
Setting the session up for success before you begin the training
Knowing who your participants are and what they need from the training
Having a rinse and repeat build process that works for any training topic
Creating conversations and interactive activities
Learning how to deal with the inevitable challenges
Building a ‘learning journey’ which starts before the workshop starts, and ends after the workshop ends
When you nail these, the results keep coming.
Why you can be confident that I can help
Hi, I’m Katy, an L&D specialist with 30 years’ experience.
I’ve worked in-house as a senior L&D business partner in a range of organisations including: Compare the Market, Nationwide Building Society, Thomas Cook, Eurocamp Travel and Alton Towers.
I’ve designed and delivered hundreds of workshops, programmes and events both in-person and virtually including:
Management and Leadership development
Train the Trainer
Team Development
Collaboration and Influence
Coaching skills
I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. Made mistakes and learnt so much about getting interaction, commitment, engagement and results.
And I’ve distilled that down into an easy to understand, easy to apply system which I’m sharing with you in full.
In 2020, I set up my development and coaching business Make Real Progress, where – along with the team – I consult, design and deliver impactful programmes and workshops for corporate clients across a range of sectors and industries.
I also work with Coaches, L&D and HR professionals to develop them to develop others, which is just what Virtual Train the Trainer is all about.
I’ve run VTTT for a range of companies, and now I’m offering it up as an open programme for individuals to join!
Testimonials from previous participants on the company VTTT programme
"The course was delivered in a way that I would want to replicate myself. Katy's delivery was very professional, friendly, and her knowledge of the subject was excellent. The course has been an excellent use of my time as it was exactly the type of training I need to help improve my day-to-day activities as a trainer, i.e. designing and delivering courses”
"The content was exactly what we were looking for and was most definitely a great use of our time. It has made us sit back & consider what we can do differently to effectively engage all participants. The tools we've been shown have hugely increased my confidence levels. It was good to be put out of our comfort zone and try out what we had learned in a safe environment. Thank you so much Katy. 10/10 :)”
"Absolutely the best use of time to be able to focus on the delivery and content of our existing training. Very thought provoking, we should be able to critique existing material. Thank you Katy it really has been the best training I've encountered. So thought provoking in a very positive way.”
"Found the course to be really helpful having not received any training previously. The tools we were shown are tools we will easily be able to add to our training. After participating in the course it has made me aware of how much I could improve and so I perhaps overstated my original assessment of my skill level. I am definitely better equipped and more confident though than I was prior to the course! Delivery was great, Katy you explained well, included everyone and gave us some excellent ideas. Also upbeat and smiling always.”
"My skill level has increased as I've learnt new skills to become a better virtual trainer, however my confidence levels will increase when I am able to practice more. I feel really confident with the tech I have tried today but will need more practice to embrace some of the other ideas I want to try. I have no doubt we have the range of skillset within the Team to deliver all of your ideas in some way shape of form.”
"Katy has so much energy and enthusiasm and genuine interest in your learning that it is hard for you not to be more confident! She’s a great trainer and I even learnt bits from her that weren't part of the course"
And as I’ve not run VTTT as an open programme before, here are a few quotes from participants who attended other live Virtual L&D programmes
"Katy has an amazing style and using fab content and is always so generous with what she shares."
Libby Williams
Executive Coach & Facilitator
"I'd been delivering training and workshops for a few years and seemed to get good feedback. In my head I might have only needed an hour maximum with Katy.
Well, I am pleased to say I got it wrong! I learnt how I could make the existing things I did even better in addition to learning a bunch of new skills like: how I can really easily and quickly identify what content to put in, how I can make sessions engaging no matter the participants … I learnt soooo much from this programme!
I’m incredibly grateful for the tools and insights Katy has shared, which have been pivotal to my business growth. Katy’s L&D expertise is clear at every stage and she has a remarkable way of making you feel at ease."
Merrisha Gordon
Leadership Coach & Organisational Consultant
"Katy’s course was invaluable in helping me improve my workshops, without spending days overthinking. Katy is a joy to work with and extremely knowledgeable. I’ve subsequently used all the tools and techniques, all highly relevant to my work. The follow up support really helps cement the learning"
Emily Potts
Founder & Leadership Coach
"Katy is extremely approachable, and her energy and passion for her work is infectious. She injects humour when appropriate to make learning fun and joyful. Her programme was well designed and delivered, providing the opportunity for experiential learning as we were encouraged to apply learning to our own work projects, adding meaning and depth. I now feel more confident in approaching workshop design and making the learning fun and impactful for participants."
Rebecca Lewis
Leadership & Team Coach
"Katy - you are a born trainer... You bring everything to life and bring out the importance of all the areas we need to cover, but in a fun and practical way..."
Sinéad Dartnell
Head of HR
"I think this course is great, just what I needed. It has really helped me to gain confidence in my ability to develop courses and to know that I am on the right track with what I am doing. This course contains many 'aha' moments and nuggets of great advice."
Jessie Morris
People & Culture Business Partner
VTTT is for you if …
You want to improve the quality and results of your Virtual workshops
You want to build your techniques and confidence to deliver Virtually
You’re not sure what great Virtual Training looks and feels like
You’re self-employed or work in-house
You’re a Coach, HR / L&D professional or Subject Matter Expert
VTTT might not be for you if …
You don’t have experience in the topic of your workshop
You’re not prepared to re-think how you build and deliver workshops
You want to build webinars or presentations rather than interactive learning workshops
You’re not working with corporate clients and don’t plan to
You’re highly experienced at Virtual design and delivery
Here’s what we cover on VTTT
VTTT is super-practical, guiding you through the core areas you need to create and deliver Virtual Training.
It’s highly experiential. You’ll start building your own virtual workshop step-by-step, and experience the interaction and engagement through the way I deliver.
You get hands on and practise, giving the tools and techniques a road test.
We follow up the programme with plenty of support, both 1-1 and in groups, so you’re confident and raring to go.
We start with your onboarding. I’ll get to know more about you, your current experience and confidence levels and what you want to get from the programme.
1) Module 1: Design. Sharing a step-by-step process to build brilliant training, along with genius activity cards to speed along your ideas.
2) Module 2: Delivery. We don’t just ‘talk’ about great delivery, I role model it! I’ll be sharing what I’m doing and why as we go through. Plenty of tips and techniques to make your delivery Zing!
3) Module 3: Hands on with tech. I know that even opening a breakout room might feel challenging if you’ve never done it before, so there’s chance to get hands on and practise the tech you’ll use
4) Module 4: Practise. Let’s not leave your first delivery to chance! You’ll get opportunity to practise with us in a very safe space with plenty of support and encouragement
5) Personalised 1-1 support. You’ll get an hour with me after your practise session and we can cover whatever it is that YOU need. More in depth feedback? Help creating a QR code? Setting up a poll? Building your first whole programme? Creating workbooks? It’s your time to get what you need.
6) Monthly drop-in sessions. I know that questions and challenges might crop up at any time, so you also get access to at least 4 Monthly Drop-In sessions for collaboration, ideas and Q&A
What You’ll leave with:
Clarity
On what a great Virtual Training session looks like and how to create your own
Consistency
To craft and apply outcomes, structure, activities, timings and flow
Creativity
So you can engage participants with a unique blend of activities, discussions and techniques
Confidence
In yourself and your ability to run Virtual Training AND that you’ll be way more likely to get the changes that participants want and the business needs
The Virtual Train the Trainer gives you an injection of training expertise and confidence in record breaking time.
When is the next programme running?
Sep/Oct 2025: All times are U.K.
Module 1: Virtual Training Design.
Friday 19th September, 10am-1pm
Module 2: Virtual Training Delivery. Friday 3rd October, 10am-1pm
Module 3: Hands on with Tech.
Friday 26th September, 10am-1pm
Module 4: Delivery practise..
Friday 10th October, 10am-1pm
November 2025: All times are U.K.
Module 1: Virtual Training Design.
Monday 10th November, 2-5pm
Module 2: Virtual Training Delivery. Tuesday 11th November, 2-5pm
Module 3: Hands on with Tech.
Wednesday 12th November, 2-5pm
Module 4: Delivery practise.
Thursday 13th November, 2-5pm
Can’t make the dates, but would love to join?
There’s a really good reason to join the waitlist if these dates don’t work.
The price is going up next time we run the programme, but I’ll hold the price of £995+VAT for anyone on the waitlist for any VTTT programmes in 2025!
Sign up to VTTT today and lock in the launch price!
Sep/Oct Cohort
£995 + VAT
(£1,194 incl VAT)
5 x instalments of £199 + VAT
(£238.80 incl VAT = Total: £1,194)
Nov Cohort
£995 + VAT
(£1,194 incl VAT)
5 x instalments of £199 + VAT
(£238.80 incl VAT = Total: £1,194)
Standard price £1495 + VAT. The price will be increasing the next time I run the programme.
If you prefer to pay by invoice / bank transfer, get in touch here
You’ve got questions? I’ve got answers!
Where will the Programme run?
All of programme is run on Zoom. If you’re using Teams for your own training, you can use it for your own practise session.
The monthly drop-in sessions are usually on Fridays, mid month at 12pm UK time (there are some occasional changes)
How long is the Programme?
There are 4 sessions, each 3 hours long. As they are all live taught and interactive, you’ll need to be able to attend the sessions live.
Your 1-1 is for 1 hour, scheduled at a mutually convenient date / time, within 1 month of the live sessions ending.
You’ll get ongoing access to the monthly drop-in sessions. Should I discontinue the monthly drop-in sessions, I’ll give you 3 months’ notice. However, I guarantee that you’ll have access to at least 4 sessions (except in unforeseen exceptional circumstances)
I’m not a trainer. Is this suitable for me?
Absolutely! We’ve already supported Coaches, HR professionals and Subject Matter Experts, who all want to deliver training workshops and programmes for various reasons.
We take you through step by step, so no previous L&D knowledge or experience is required.
I’m a trainer / L&D professional. Is this suitable for me?
Maybe! It depends on your experience and confidence in designing and delivering Virtually.
If you regularly deliver Virtual workshops, are confident in doing so, have high levels of interaction and get great results – then it’s probably not for you.
If you’re used to delivering in person and not Virtually, or want to build confidence and toolkit for Virtual delivery, then it may be just what you need!
Pop me an email to katy@makerealprogress.co.uk if you want to have a quick chat to check.
How much does it cost?
The standard price is £1495 + VAT. As this is the first time VTTT has been run for individuals, we’re offering a whopping £500 off the standard price for the first programme.
The special offer price is £995+VAT Pay in Full, or 5 x monthly instalments of £199 + VAT
The total cost is the same, whichever way you choose to pay.
Can you invoice my company?
Sure thing. Pop me an email to katy@makerealprogress.co.uk and I’ll get that set up.
I’ll need: Company name, address, name and email address for the invoice and a Purchase Order number if your company requires it.
*Please note, we only accept Pay in Full for invoices. Your place is only confirmed when we receive either the Purchase Order, or the payment in full.
Will you give personalised feedback or support?
Absolutely! You have an hour 1-1 with me, and you can use that time to focus on anything that you want. (As long as it’s to do with Virtual Training or Learning & Development … I’m not doing your accounts for you!)
Will you cover learning theory?
Our focus will be on practical tools and methods. Whilst I’ve drawn on learning theory to create it, we’re not covering it here.
The reason being, so many people choose to take L&D qualifications to learn how to train – and end up knowing a lot but not able to put it into practise.
I can’t make the dates, will you run it again?
You’ll be missed! I know that diary management is a challenge. I’ll be releasing the next round of dates very soon.
Join the waitlist here and I’ll hold the current offer price of £995+VAT if you join a VTTT programme in 2025.
Do I need any previous L&D knowledge?
No! We deliberately keep it practical and step by step.
If you’re brand new into the World of L&D, joining our monthly drop-in sessions will really help expand your knowledge too.
Do you offer refunds?
Once you’ve started the development, refunds aren’t available if you change your mind or your circumstances. Instead, I’ll grant you access to our self-led learning programme Build it Quickly.
However, we have a money-back guarantee if you work through the programme, implement our processes, attend the 1-1 and monthly drop-in sessions for support and still don't feel you can create and deliver your Virtual workshop!
Got other questions I haven’t covered? Just pop me an email and I’ll come back to you!
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