How To Design Effective Training Programs

HOW TO DESIGN EFFECTIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS
a two-day workshop

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

If your current or future duties require you to design workshops and seminars, you need these two days of practical learning. Whether you are the department head senior trainer, course designer or instructor, this material will make your programs more alive and productive.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

	A systematic method to easily design a training program
	How to design a training program to meet the learners' needs
	How performance analysis can mean the difference between success & failure
	Improve productivity by knowing when and where training can contribute
	Building a workable skills inventory
	Easily write realistic learning objectives
	Develop effective training materials, exercises and tests
	Write case studies to apply key learning points to your organization
	Use a unique inventory to select three types of lesson plans correctly
	4 effective evaluation methods and exactly how each works
	How to measure the results of learning
	Evaluate training for bottom-line results

WORKSHOP CONTENT:

UNIT 1: OVERVIEW OF TRAINING DESIGN

	Inventory your design skills
	Is training the answer?
	Develop a partnership with line management
	Adult learning principles and steps to guide design
	Three phases of design

Unit 2: PLAN FOR TRAINING

	Assess training needs
	Sort training needs vs. wants
	Special assessment issues
	Who needs training?
	Break down a task into teachable parts
	Write functional and realistic instructional objectives
	Building a skills inventory
	Are prerequisites necessary?

Unit 3: DEVELOP TRAINING METHODS AND MATERIALS

	Select and sequence the right methods
	How much training is appropriate
	Use a copyrighted tool to pace methods to avoid boredom
	How to develop programmed notes
	Write effective tests
	Use a 15-point checklist to develop complete handouts
	Develop activities and exercises that build retention
	Create "discovery learning" in your activities
	Adopt, modify or create new learning experiences
	Design inventories, skill practice and exercises
	How to develop effective case studies
	When to develop 3 types of lesson plans
	Develop lesson plans for others to use easily
	Use a 15-point lesson plan checklist

Unit 4: EVALUATE THE RESULTS OF TRAINING

Assess learner reaction and analyze trends

Methods to test for learning

Are new skills used back on the job?

Did you get bottom-line results?

Methods Used:
	Lecturettes	Discussions	Case Studies	Inventories
	Audiovisuals	Role Plays	Self Assessments	Checklists
	Audit Instruments	Planning Tools	Action Plans

Content from this workshop can be combined with content from other workshops by The Training Clinic, for no additional cost to you, to create a "custom" workshop or certificate program to meet your specific needs. Contact us for a no-obligation, in-house proposal by clicking HERE .

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