Developing Your Training Program

Training is an essential element of development in any organization. Being knowledgeable and continuing to learn throughout your career can make you a very valuable asset. We also know that training and orientation (or ‘onboarding’) for newly hired employees is a key factor in retention.

This two-day workshop is designed for a trainer who wants to develop training programs that are meaningful, practical, and will benefit both trainees and the organizations they work for.

• Describe the essential elements of a training program
• Apply different methodologies to program design
• Demonstrate skills in preparation, research, and delivery of strong content
• Use an instructional model
• Create a training program proposal

This session 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.

Participants will look at how to determine what training is really necessary using the ICE method: Isolate, Consult, and Evaluate.

Next, 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.

Next, participants will learn how to create the basic outline for the program by writing objectives for knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s).

Of course, it’s hard to know what you want to teach without knowing how you’ll know you’ve taught it! This session will look at evaluation methods and how they tie into learning objectives.

This session will look at a basic method that participants can use to design their program. We will also explore some specific learning tools, including demonstrations, case studies, guided teaching, study groups, role plays, games and simulations, and e-learning.

Now that we have a framework for the design of the program, participants will learn where to find the content. We will also talk about fads and copyright issues.

This session will explore the value of pre-assignments through a pre-assignment.

We will talk about how to start off your training, different types of games, and some ways to make sure your game doesn’t fall flat.

Pre-designed testing tools can help with many training topics. This session will discuss how to make the most of these tools.

Most trainers prepare notes for themselves to use as they are teaching their program. This session will look at some other materials that can enhance your training program, including student guides, handouts, and electronic slides.

Participants will discuss ways to test their training program before they deliver it.

Participants will learn how to organize and write a training proposal, and then they will apply the knowledge to a case study.

We will discuss some ways to ensure that your proposal gets approved.

To conclude the course, participants will work together to create individual action plans.