Oliver McGowan Expert Co-Trainer Training
At Northbrook, we believe lived experience is a game-changer in training. Our Oliver McGowan Expert Co-Trainer course is a three-day program for individuals with autism or learning disabilities to become certified co-trainers.
Partnering with facilitators, you’ll deliver Tier 2 training with your unique insights, amplifying its impact across health and social care.
Shape Training with Your Lived Experience
Want to co-train sharing your lived experience of Autism or Learning Disability? Our Oliver McGowan Expert Co-Trainer course empowers you over three days to deliver Tier 2 sessions alongside facilitators. Share your story, hone co-trainer skills, and help create inclusive care environments—Northbrook supports you to make a lasting difference.
Why Your Voice Powers This Training
The Oliver McGowan Expert Co-Trainer course brings your lived experience—of autism, learning disabilities, or both—to the forefront of this government-recommended, NHS-adopted training. As a co-trainer, you’ll expand its reach, deepen understanding, and foster empathy in health and social care, all while upholding its high standards.
What You’ll Develop
Embark on a three-day journey to master co-trainer skills and content:
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Core Content Mastery: Review Tier 2 topics—autism, learning disabilities, person-centred care, and communication.
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Co-Trainer Skills: Present clearly, weaving in your lived experience for impact.
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Collaboration with Facilitators: Lead discussions, answer questions, and partner seamlessly.
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Supportive Environments: Handle sensitive topics and ensure inclusivity.
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Your Co-Trainer Role: Maintain curriculum integrity with your unique perspective.
From personal insights to group dynamics, you’ll co-deliver with confidence and authenticity.
Who It’s Open To
This course welcomes individuals with lived experience of autism or learning disabilities (or both) eager to become Oliver McGowan co-trainers. Perfect for those ready to share their journey, enhance lived experience training, and collaborate with facilitators—no prior training experience required, just openness and passion.
Your Co-Trainer Certification
This is practical, supportive learning across three days—no exams needed. Through coaching, practice deliveries, and facilitator teamwork, you’ll sharpen your co-trainer skills. Finish with a Northbrook certificate, accrediting you to co-deliver Tier 2 training, ready to enrich sessions with your autism or learning disability insights.
Other organisations may call this training Oliver McGowan Lived Experience Co-Trainer, Expert by Experience Course, or Tier 2 Co-Facilitator Training.
