The official Training from the Back of the Room (TBR) Practitioner Class is a globally acclaimed, interactive TBR training course designed for trainers, coaches, facilitators, and educators who want to transform the way they teach.
Inspired by the principles in the Training from the Back of the Room book, this course offers hands-on, science-backed techniques for creating dynamic, learner-centred experiences.
In this two-day, in-person TBR training, you’ll discover how the brain truly learns—based on cognitive neuroscience—challenging traditional teaching methods and helping you design more effective, engaging sessions.
- Private Course Options: In-Person
- Duration: 2 days
- Level: Intermediate
- Extras: Copies of Sharon Bowman’s best-selling books: ’Training from the BACK of the Room!’ and ’Using Brain Science to Make Training Stick’
Training from the Back of the Room (TBR) is delivered in partnership with Sheev
Course Overview
The Training from the Back of the Room Practitioner (TBR) certification is a dynamic, two-day workshop designed for trainers, teachers, instructors, coaches, and facilitators who want to enhance their teaching methodologies using brain science principles. This globally recognised course focuses on interactive and engaging instructional strategies that promote effective learning outcomes.
Download our comprehensive course guide for the Training from the Back of the Room course.
What is included?
- Training from a seasoned Agile coach who bring over a decade of experience to the classroom
- Access to supporting course materials
- Course completion certificate
- A 55-page resource workbook, as well as hard copies of Sharon Bowman’s best-selling books: ”Training from the BACK of the Room!” and “Using Brain Science to Make Training Stick.”
- 16 Scrum Education Units® (SEUs)
- Project Management Professionals ® (PMP) can claim 16 PMI PDUs
Exam
Although there is no official Training from the BACK of the Room (TBR) exam, the course trainer determines appropriate means for retention of the learning outcomes. Depending on your provider, there may be some assessment in order to earn certification.
For example, we assess participation, activity and understanding conveyed via exercises and discussion, withholding certificates when appropriate.
Pre-work is provided ahead of the course via email and the student workbook.
Attendance of the course and engagement with each of the learning objectives will enable you to get the Training from the Back of the Room Practitioner certificate.
Who is this course for?
This knowledge-based TBR certification is intended for Agile team leaders or aspiring team leaders with a passion for servant leadership and a desire to learn and practice the art of facilitation in the context of team facilitation and coaching.
Relevant roles include:
- Scrum Masters
- Agile Project Managers
- Agile Coaches
- Aspiring coaches
- Product Owners
- Business Analysts
- And anyone with the desire to explore the power of facilitation.
Prerequisites
There are no rigid prerequisites for attending TBR training. However, as this is an intermediate-level course for practitioners, delegates should have 6 months of Agile experience. Instead, we will build upon the knowledge you already have working with Agile teams.
Total attendance and participation are mandatory. The trainer will formally assess delegates to meet the certification criteria throughout the course. Upon successful completion, you will receive the Training from the BACK of the Room (TBR) Practitioner certification.
What do I need?
In-Person Courses
- You do not need to bring a laptop or other equipment. A comprehensive workbook will be provided to all attendees.
- Refreshments, including lunch are included.
What will I learn?
Explore Six Powerful Learning Principles
Delve into six foundational learning principles rooted in cutting-edge brain science, enhancing your understanding of how people learn and retain information.
Apply Principles in Your Training
Learn to consistently apply these brain science principles in all your training, teaching, and coaching efforts, ensuring a more impactful learning experience for your audience.
Experience Interactive Instructional Strategies
Engage with a variety of interactive instructional strategies that can be adapted to any topic and audience, fostering collaboration and active participation in the learning process.
Use the 4Cs Map
Master the 4Cs Map, a robust four-step model for instructional design and delivery, enabling you to create structured and effective training sessions tailored to your specific objectives.
Create a Customised Training Plan
Develop a targeted training plan for a topic you already teach, integrating learned principles and strategies to enhance your instructional effectiveness.
Receive Exclusive Resource Materials
Gain access to a 55-page resource workbook and hard copies of Sharon Bowman’s acclaimed books, “Training from the BACK of the Room!” and “Using Brain Science to Make Training Stick,” enriching your toolkit for effective training.
Our trainers have over a decade of real-world experience and deep expertise in agile methodologies.
Receive copies of ’Training from the BACK of the Room!’ and ’Using Brain Science to Make Training Stick’
All of our courses are available to be delivered in-house for your team or organisation
This course is available as part of a training package to maximise your training budget
Benefits of TBR Training
The Training from the Back of the Room (TBR) course equips participants with innovative teaching strategies grounded in brain science, enhancing engagement and retention. By learning to apply effective instructional principles, attendees can create dynamic training sessions tailored to diverse audiences. Participants receive valuable resources, including exclusive workbooks and bestselling books, to support their ongoing development. Key benefits include:
- Designing and Presenting Meetings
- Facilitate Collaborative Sessions
- Lead Collaborative Conversations
- Design Retrospective Techniques
- Facilitate Agile Meetings
- Teaching Toolkit
Upcoming Training from the Back of the Room Practitioner Training
No course currently planned
Our Trainers
This Training from the Back of the Room Practitioner course will be delivered by the below TBR Authorised Instructors:
Ben Maynard
Ben is a seasoned professional, agile and team coach, consultant, and educator with over 8 years of experience in senior roles at some of the world’s leading banks. He has driven the adoption of Agile Mindset and practices, fostering change and cultivating relationships built on trust and respect across all levels of the organisation.
His work is fueled by a strong commitment to coaching, mentoring, and educating individuals at every level, empowering them to achieve both organizational and personal goals effectively.
Rachelle Williams
Rachelle is a passionate Agile coach and consultant dedicated to guiding teams and organizations on their Agile journey, with over ten years of experience across diverse project environments, including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and retail. She is committed to coaching, mentoring, and training, bringing a collaborative approach to problem-solving developed through a career in consulting.
Her natural facilitation skills led her to pursue certification as a trainer for Training from the BACK of the Room. She is passionate about providing learning that sticks, leveraging brain science principles to create engaging and collaborative learning experiences. By ensuring participants not only gain knowledge but also build connections with each other, she fosters a strong sense of community in every session.
Training from the Back of the Room Practitioner Training Information and FAQs
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is possible up to two weeks before the start of a course without cost. After that point, the full course fee is due regardless of whether the registered person participates in the course. Participants can be substituted without charge.
You can find full details of our terms and conditions for our training courses, including cancellation and transfer policies on our terms and conditions page.
When and where is the training?
The training runs from 09:30 to 17:30 on both days. Please be on time as there is a lot to cover.
In-Person Training
The training venue is:
53-61
Southwark Bridge Rd,
London,
SE1 9HH
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Why gain the Training from the Back of the Room Practitioner certification?
This training course enables you to grow your toolkit as an Agile coach.
- Designing and presenting meetings – How to design and present meetings with a clear purpose and various group activities to achieve desired outcomes.
- Facilitate collaborative sessions – Unlock the skills needed to facilitate collaborative sessions with a clear decision scope while creating specific agile framework meetings that overcome obstacles and achieve overall purpose and outcomes.
- Lead collaborative conversations – Learn how to lead better, more meaningful conversations, resulting in increased capacity to give and receive feedback.
- Design retrospective techniques – Acquire the knowledge and understanding to use and design retrospectives techniques depending on a team’s context, enabling learners to build trust and work through common pitfalls.
- Facilitate Agile meetings – Design and facilitate Agile meetings in various contexts and for varied team maturity levels.
- Teaching Toolkit – Acquire a new teaching toolkit enabling participants to facilitate sessions for full participation.
Training Packages
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If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, get in touch. We will work with you to create a bespoke training pathway that suits your or your team’s learning aspirations at a price that suits your budget.
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