Training from the Back of the Room – Virtual Edition (TBR-VE)

Stop teaching. Start engaging.
TBR-VE ®shows how your virtual sessions can stick (without slides or snooze).

Why this matters to you— right now

You’re expected to deliver virtual training that:

• Keeps people engaged (even with cameras off)
• Competes with emails, AI tools, social media and real work
• Proves its value in a tight economy

And yet, most virtual sessions still rely on talking, slides, and hoping learners stay focused.

If you’ve ever thought:

“They’re here… but are they really?”
“I know this content is important—why isn’t it sticking?”
“There has to be a better way to do virtual training.”

You’re right.

Training from the BACK of the Room® – Virtual Edition (TBR-VE) was created for moments exactly like this—when attention is scarce, time is limited, and learning still has to work.

The brain-based ideas that change everything

At the heart of TBR-VE is a simple truth grounded in cognitive neuroscience:

People learn best when they actively do the work—rather than passively receive information.

In this live, interactive 5-module class, you’ll explore:

• 6 core Learning Principles that explain how attention, memory, and learning really work
• The 4Cs Map®, a practical instructional design model you can use for any topic
• How learning works across multiple generations and in virtual and hybrid environments

You’ll understand why traditional virtual training fails—and what to do instead.
No hype. No tech overwhelm.

Just research-backed concepts explained in clear, human language.

What you’ll actually do - and be able to do after

This is not a sit-and-listen experience. This is a flipped-learning experience by design. Content that would normally be delivered through lecture happens on your own time, so our live sessions can focus on practice, interaction, and application.

Throughout the 5 modules, you will:

• Spend an hour of pre-work before the first session
• About an hour between each module
• Actively participate in brain-based learning activities
• Practice designing virtual sessions using the 4Cs Map®
• Apply TBR strategies to your own real content
• Experience what engaged learning feels like—from the learner’s seat

What’s included:

1. PDF Participant Workbook of TBR-VE.
2. A Certificate of completion.
3. A trainer’s ‘tool bag’ of practical, brain-based instructional strategies you can put to use immediately in your own training programs.
4. Member of the TBR-VE class group on Slack.

By the end of the class, You will be able to:

• Apply 6 Learning principles every time you design or deliver virtual training—regardless of topic or audience.
• Use the 4Cs Map® as a repeatable framework for virtual instructional design.
• Transform existing slides and materials into interactive, learner-centered experiences.
• Leverage the strengths of virtual environments instead of fighting their limitations.
• Choose from dozens of proven virtual learning activities you can use immediately.

You’ll also receive:

• A TBR-VE Certificate of Completion
• A practical trainer’s tool kit
• Access to Heartbeat a global community of TBR practitioners

What this makes possible— for you and your learners

When you leave the TBR-VE class, you won’t just know more—you’ll teach differently.

You’ll be able to:

• Design virtual learning that feels human, engaging, and intentional
• Confidently explain your design choices using learning principles
• Deliver training that learners remember, apply, and appreciate
• Create measurable value without adding hours of prep time

This is a long-term skill set—not a one-time workshop.

What’s Included:

• Digital TBR-VE Participant Workbook (PDF)
• Certificate of Completion
• A brain-based trainer’s toolkit
• Membership in the TBR-VE Heartbeat Community

Course Details:

Length: 5 sessions of 2.5 hours each
Format Options: Live Virtual