Doctorate Program
The Doctorate Program focuses on the skills needed to be an excellent training facilitator for adult volunteers. Graduates learn lesson design, adult learning, advanced public speaking and coaching, then complete a final training-session project for peer review.
Required Courses
1Doctorate Program Overview and Project Understanding
How the doctorate works and what the final training-session project requires.
Elective Courses
20Death by PowerPoint
Avoiding slide overload and designing visuals that support the message.
Lesson Design
Structuring a training session so adults actually learn and remember.
Advanced Public Speaking
Polishing delivery, presence and impact in front of an audience.
Developing Curriculum
Building a coherent curriculum from objectives to assessment.
How to Do a Webinar
Planning and delivering an engaging online training session.
Environment and Audience Preparation
Setting up the room and audience so learning can succeed.
Develop a Meaningful Talk per the Occasion
Crafting remarks that fit the moment and move the audience.
Managing Group Dynamics
Reading and guiding group energy, participation and conflict.
Evaluation, Development and Utilization
Measuring training results and using feedback to improve.
Preparing and Working with the Local Media
Engaging local media to amplify Lions service.
Leading Controversial Committee Discussions
Facilitating difficult conversations toward productive outcomes.
Facilitating District Learning Sessions
Running district-level learning events with confidence.
Servant Leadership
Leading by serving others first — the heart of Lions leadership.
Building Community
Bringing people together to create a stronger, connected community.