Training
The Federation provides guidelines and information for individuals and organizations who are interested in plain language training.
Learning plain language often requires training. But where do you start?
We provide guidelines and information for individuals and organizations who are interested in plain language training.
Training guidelines
Different users have different needs. You might be:
- An individual wanting to learn about plain language
- An organization wishing to establish a plain language program
- A trainer seeking to deliver plain language training.
We developed three resources to help. These resources will be available to members of the federation’s member organizations in our resource bank. The resource bank will be live in late 2025 or early 2026.
1. A framework for plain language training.
The framework describes the content plain language training programs should include and provides tips on making training successful.
2. Guidelines on adult learning for plain language training.
The guidelines outline key elements to help trainers motivate adult learners.
3. Guidelines for hiring a plain language trainer
Assessment criteria and a checklist help organizations hire a plain language trainer with confidence.
Training institutions
Several institutions throughout the world offer formal plain language courses.