Instructor-Led Training

Engage and inspire your audience with training designed to facilitate the success of adult learners. 

Hands-on-training: an instructor assisting a learner with a problemWakeford & Associates designs training that is interactive, interesting and practical leading to increased participation, retention, learning and of course better feedback. 

Ensure that you are offering training that addresses the various learning styles of your adult learners. You want your training to offer both individual and group learning opportunities.  Adults also want training that is focused on developing specific skills and reaching specific outcomes.

Training developer Carrie Wakeford designs programs that are based on the principles of adult learning.
Learn more about Carrie's Qualifications.

Carrie has translated her extensive experience as a facilitator into the design of training programs, courses, workshops and seminars.  She believes that success comes when facilitators are in the role of “guide on the side” rather than “sage on the stage”. Carrie has designed instructor-led programs for college students, businesses and job seekers.
Carrie Wakeford has over 25 years experience developing and facilitating group training sessions.
Check out a few of her Highlights.
  • Designed Labour Market Information training for high school students, adults and older workers
  • Developed WordPress training for site administrators, bloggers and online course administrators
  • Trained volunteers in using Constant Contact for newsletters, surveys and polls
  • Researched, designed and developed a six course National Essential Skills training program
  • Developed workshops including:
    • Self-Employment and Business Plan Development
    • Stress Management, Creativity, Decision Making, Teamwork, Attitude and Motivation
    • Career Management at Work, Career Management for Professionals, Career Management for Seasonal Workers and Experienced Worker Programs
    • Career Exploration, Networking, Portfolio Development, Résumé Development and Cover Letter Development
    • Soft Skills, Job Keeping Skills and Life Skills programs

Contact to Learn More

For information on how Wakeford & Associates can help you with your training needs contact Carrie Wakeford at or (705) 745-1607.