Train the TrainerOur 2024 Summer Train the Trainer Session is now closed. We will be announcing new sessions coming soon for the rest of 2024. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for any additional Train the Trainer sessions in 2024-2025, please email us at [email protected]What is Train the Trainer?Are you new to training, craving more knowledge on adult learning theory and instructional design, or just looking for a way to hone your facilitation skills while meeting learning professionals just like you? If you answered yes to any of the above, then SITE’s Train the Trainer program is for you! SITE has partnered with The Institutes to provide you with a valuable industry-recognized certification. Check out the Course Syllabus Here!What’s in it for me?
Online learningSITE Train the Trainer offers self-paced modules and live online sessions facilitated in a virtual classroom. You will engage with others and learn world-class content in small chunks without having to travel.
Content includes:
Sharper skillsThe live online sessions complete your learning. In addition to interacting with facilitators presenting learning content, you will participate in breakout activities to enrich your classroom management and presentation skills.
Real-world experienceAs you progress through the course, you will create a short presentation designed to demonstrate your mastery of the content. After your presentation you will receive valuable feedback from your peers and facilitators to take with you. Individual PricesMember Fee: $900 Non-Member Fee: $1,275 Register today!Exclusive Company Rates Offered!If you are interested in bringing a Train the Trainer facilitator to your office for an in-person session, we want to hear from you.
Our Certified FacilitatorsMary BruggemanMary Bruggeman joined Great American Insurance Group in 2005. Prior to this, she worked for State Farm in the field handling complex auto claims. At Great American she worked on a Casualty claims team, holding positions of increasing responsibility, including Casualty Claim Manager for the division. In 2008 Mary moved internally to Corporate Claims to found the Claims College. She has responsibility for the technical Claims College offerings, the Claim Trainee Program, the Claim Mentorship Program, P&C Claims intranet and secured sites, and other professional development and resource programs for the organization’s claims staff. Mary graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Economics and Human Resources. She earned her MBA with a focus in International Business from Xavier University. She has several designations from The Institutes, including her CPCU, AIC and AIC-M, AU, AIM, AIS, AMIM, ARM and ARM-P, ARe, and ASLI. She also holds the Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators (SITE) Insurance Training Professional (ITP) designation. In October of 2019, Mary was named Insurance Professional of the Year by the Cincinnati CPCU Society. Mary has presented at both the SITE (Society of Insurance Trainers and Educations) and PLRB Conferences. Mary lives in Cincinnati with her husband Mike and their three children, Joseph (12) and twins, Thomas and Kate (9). Mary and Mike lived in Europe for two years after they were married, and as a result, Mary loves traveling and all types of food! She enjoys spending time with her family and hiking the National Parks.
Patrick is the Director of Insurance Journal’s Academy of Insurance. As an insurance learning professional, he is passionate about taking the complicated and making it accessible for everyone, especially the insurance community. He started his insurance career as a commercial underwriter for an MGA that wrote fire departments, ambulance companies, home medical equipment dealers, and other niche markets. It was there that he also started his journey in insurance education by designing and implementing a new underwriter training program. From there, he moved to one of the largest Florida-based property insurers to become an underwriter trainer. While there, his role expanded beyond classroom and online training to become a learning consultant. He spent time with his customers to determine their learning needs and develop a plan to meet those needs. Patrick has earned several industry designations:
Patrick is also a Past President of SITE, the Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators.
Nancy GermondNancy is a former private and public sector risk manager and claims manager with property-casualty and strong workers' compensation experience. She has published scores of risk-related articles and is a frequent presenter on topics ranging from customer service in claims handling to surviving the claims audit. Nancy's specialties include human resource trends in the insurance industry, writing, claims management, claims auditing, and training. She also provides litigation consulting services on liability claims handling and valuation. Nancy has extensive experience in liability and workers' compensation claims management, developing and managing return-to-work programs.
Sharon KochesSharon is an experienced Vice President of Insurance Operations with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance industry. She is skilled in Property & Casualty Insurance, Insurance Education and Training, Sales, Sales Operations, and Customer Satisfaction. Sharon is a strong insurance professional graduating from Capella University. Sharon currently holds the CPCU, RPLU, AAI, AU, ITP insurance designations, and she served as President of the International CPCU Society in 2021, and immediate past president in 2022.
Barbara GavittBarbara is the Vice President of Product Development and Education for A.D. Banker in Overland Park, Kansas. She has over 30 years of training and curriculum development experience in the insurance and financial services industry. She is also currently serving as the Immediate Past President of the Securities and Insurance Licensing Association (SILA).
Kimberly Levitt is a former Director of Learning & Development surrounded by positive and creative people dedicated to improving operational efficiency, productivity and profitability through collaboration, innovative training, and adherence to quality and established best practices. Retirement has provided the freedom and flexibility to see family in different states. When not traveling, she spends her time outdoors with her husband. |
