Advice about facilitating training.

A friend recently approached me to do training at the facility where he works. They are considering installing FCP X on all their machines. I feel very confident in my knowledge of FCP X, plus I just switched over a small facility where I work, so I know what is involved. Training people here was easy because we have a very specific workflow, plus I would just get them started with a small demo and then help them start a project. They would then just ask me questions as they worked because I was right there. I did some FCP 4 tutoring in college, but I am unsure how to begin a formal training session in a professional environment. Should I provide them with material and have them all work on the same footage? I guess I'm looking for advice on how to get started and what sort of hands on experience to provide.

Sorry if this is in the wrong category.

To start I would suggest you load material on everyone's machines so they can all follow along together in step-by-step instruction. Most training materials come with media. OK, I have to say it my FCPX book www.fcpxbook.com/Book.html as well as my online Class on Demand training www.fcpxbook.com/ONLINE.html , both come with downloadable media. There is also the Apple Pro Training Series book, unfortunately it's quite outdated as it was written for 10.0.

Once you go through the basics with step-by-step instruction, you can work with them customizing the instruction to their equipment, workflow, and needs, depending on the types of productions they're working on and how they need to work together.

Email me if you specific questions.

Good advice, Tom. Everyone starting on the same material is a gentle transition into the program. I like the idea of everyone starting with the same raw footage, but then being able to apply their artistic & creative license later, with transitions, FX, etc. So each student ends up with something expressing their own individuality, while learning the program. Sounds inspiring... & a fun & easier way to learn.