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Training Session Bingo

Keep trainees engaged and attentive throughout longer training sessions with bingo prompts.

Long training sessions can be hard to stay focused on, especially with dense material and back-to-back modules. This bingo card gives trainees a reason to listen closely, spotting key terms, moments and interactions throughout the session.

How to run this activity

Distribute the card at the start of the training day, printed or on screen for virtual sessions. Trainees mark off squares as relevant moments happen, such as a specific term being used or a group exercise taking place. Trainers can pause briefly at natural breaks to check progress and keep energy up. Reward the first full card with recognition or a small prize at the end of the day.

Full prompt list

  1. The trainer mentions a real-world example
  2. A group exercise is introduced
  3. Someone asks a clarifying question
  4. A key term is repeated three times
  5. The trainer references a case study
  6. A short break is announced
  7. Someone shares a personal work example
  8. A slide includes a diagram or chart
  9. The trainer asks the group a question
  10. Someone completes an exercise before time is up
  11. A recap of the previous module happens
  12. The trainer uses a humorous analogy
  13. Someone takes notes by hand
  14. A pair or small group discussion happens
  15. The trainer references further reading or resources
  16. Someone mentions applying this to their own role
  17. A poll or quick quiz is run
  18. The trainer checks the time out loud
  19. Someone asks about a real scenario from their job
  20. A technical issue briefly interrupts the session
  21. The trainer shares a personal anecdote
  22. Someone volunteers to answer first
  23. A handout or resource is distributed
  24. The session ends with a summary of key points

Customisation ideas

  • Reference specific terms, tools or modules unique to your course content
  • Add a square for correctly answering a trainer's pop quiz question
  • Include a square for helping a fellow trainee during an exercise

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can either use one card per day or design a card that spans the whole course. Multi-day versions work well when squares reference milestones across different modules.

Build in short natural pauses, such as after each module, for trainees to update their cards. This avoids constant background marking during key explanations.

Yes, though it works best alongside genuinely engaging content rather than as a substitute for it. Use it to lighten the tone of otherwise dry mandatory sessions.

Yes, squares can reference specific commands, features or terms trainees are likely to encounter. This reinforces learning by encouraging active listening for key concepts.

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