Zoom breakout timer for training sessions
Shared breakout timers for training sessions
Protect the training agenda
A training day is a tight sequence of exercises, role-plays, and debriefs. When breakout groups lose track of time, the whole agenda slips and the final modules get squeezed. CrowdTimer keeps every group on the same countdown so each exercise ends on time and the day stays on plan.
Run consistent exercises across every room
Every breakout room follows the same timer, so all groups get the same amount of time for an activity — important when you are assessing skills or comparing group outputs. You keep a trainer's-eye view of the room and the remaining extensions.
Let groups extend without derailing the schedule
When a role-play is producing real learning, a participant can request +1 minute. Because CrowdTimer caps and shows remaining extensions, you can grant flexibility while still protecting the debrief and the modules that follow.
Works for hybrid and remote learners
Participants joining from a phone browser follow the same exercise timer as everyone in the Zoom app, so distributed and on-the-go learners stay in sync with their group.
Frequently asked questions
Can I give every group the same time for an exercise?
Yes. One CrowdTimer countdown drives every breakout room, so all groups get the same time for an activity — useful for fair, consistent training exercises.
How do participants request more time during an exercise?
A participant taps +1 minute for their room. The trainer sees how many extensions remain, so a productive role-play can run longer without breaking the agenda.
How do I track which groups have finished?
Groups mark their room done, giving the trainer a live view of progress so you can move to the debrief when rooms are ready.
What about participants who can't use the Zoom app?
They scan a QR code, enter a name, choose their breakout room, and follow the same shared timer from a phone browser.