Developing Your Training Program

Teacher

Abegail

Course Features

Lectures 34
Quizzes 1
Duration 18 hours
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 2
Assessments Yes

Curriculum

18 Sections
34 Lessons
18 Hours

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Session Two: Program Design
In this session, we will explore some things that need to be considered before committing to developing a training program. We will also look at some situations where training is not appropriate and some alternatives to training.
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- 1.1
  Training Program Considerations
- 1.2
  Essential Elements
Session Three: The Training Model
In this session, we will explore a seven-step instructional systems design model. We will focus on adult learning and some basic principles that apply to developing training.
3
Session Four: Understanding Adult Learning
In this session, we will look at how adults learn. Although everyone has gone to school, where the preferred teaching methods are normally based on lectures or visual exercises, many adults do not prefer to learn from lectures.
1
- 1.1
  Underpinnings of Adult Education
Session Five: Identifying Needs
In this session, we will look at how to determine what training is really necessary using the ICE method: Isolate, Consult, and Evaluate.
2
- 1.1
  The ICE Method
- 1.2
  Building Your Training Needs Analysis
Session Six: The Program’s Basic Outline
In this session, we will learn how to create the basic outline for the program by writing objectives for knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s).
2
- 1.1
  Learning Objectives
- 1.2
  Objectives Exercise
Session Seven: Evaluation Strategies
In this session, we will look at evaluation methods and how they tie into learning objectives.
3
Session Eight: Defining Your Approach
4
Session Nine: Researching and Developing Content
Now that we have a framework for the design of the program, participants will learn where to find the content. In this session, we will also talk about fads and copyright issues.
1
- 1.1
  Researching Content
Session Ten: Pre-Assignments in Training
In this session, we will explore the value of pre-assignments through a pre-assignment.
1
- 1.1
  Pre-Assignment Review
Session Eleven: Choosing Openings and Energizers
In this session, we will talk about how to start off training, different types of games, and some ways to make sure a game does not fall flat.
3
Session Twelve: Training Instruments, Assessments, and Tools
Pre-designed testing tools can help with many training topics. In this session, we will discuss how to make the most of these tools.
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- 1.1
  Training Resources
Session Thirteen: Creating Supporting Materials
When writing a training program, you will typically compile your notes to help guide you through the day. Other materials that you want to prepare may include student guides, PowerPoint slides, and handouts.
3
Session Fourteen: Testing the Program
In this session, we will discuss ways to test a training program before we deliver it.
1
- 1.1
  Testing
Session Fifteen: Creating Proposals
Once a trainer has determined what training is needed in an organization, who needs that training, and why, along with how it will be conducted, it is time to present that information to the people who will decide whether it takes place. In this session, we will learn how to organize and write a training proposal, and then apply the knowledge to a case study.
3
Session Sixteen: Building Rapport
In this session, we will discuss some ways to ensure that a proposal gets approved.
1
- 1.1
  Questions and Answers
Session Seventeen: Pulling it all Together
To conclude the course, participants will work together to create individual action plans.
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- 1.1
  Action Plan
- 1.2
  Personal Action Plan
Session One: Course Overview
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- 2.1
  Course Overview
Assessment
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- 3.1
  Developing Your Training Program
  20 Questions