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Description

Virtual Classroom: Preparing the Session, Delivering Remotely and Holding Attention

Three hours to lead a group that takes part, rather than a group listening with cameras off

  • 0.43 days — 3 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

The in-person course has simply been moved in front of a camera. The slide deck scrolls on, cameras stay off, questions are rare and the facilitator talks alone for an hour with no idea who is still following. The prevailing feeling at the end of the session is that remote delivery is no match for the classroom.

These 3 hours take place in the very format they teach. Participants break their content into short units, adapt their materials for on-screen reading, practise the interaction features from the facilitator's seat, then handle the technical incidents that always occur at the worst possible moment.

Learning objectives

  • Break a remote session down into short time units
  • Prepare materials and activities suited to on-screen reading
  • Use interaction features to involve every learner
  • Respond to a technical incident without interrupting the session

What makes this programme different

A programme experienced from start to finish in the format it teaches
A timed virtual classroom run sheet written by each participant
Hands-on practice with interaction features from the facilitator's seat

Programme

1Preparing the Session

What happens beforehand

  • Breaking content into short units
  • Adapting materials for on-screen reading
  • Connection instructions sent to participants
  • Technical checks before opening the room

2Delivery and Interaction

Driving participation remotely

  • Opening the session and ground rules for speaking
  • Using polls, the shared whiteboard and breakout rooms
  • Alternating formats at short intervals
  • Drawing in silent participants

3Incidents and Closing

When nothing goes to plan

  • Loss of audio or screen sharing
  • Participant with connection difficulties
  • Adjusting the run sheet when running late
  • Closing, summary and next steps

Who is it for

Occasional trainers, internal trainers and subject-matter experts required to deliver sessions remotely.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Dates & locations

12 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.