High Impact Training Design & Development of Materials

Introduction

Proper instructional design is a very critical aspect of any training process. It is a process that helps a trainer choose the most effective way to present content, making efficient use of time and resources. It involves expertise in a set of procedures that results in training which meets its objectives.

Our three-day workshop on designing training focuses on equipping participants with skills that are essential for rapid and effective training design. The workshop aims to help participants to:

• Determine instructional strategy
• Prepare a design specification
• Develop materials

Who Should Attend

The programme is designed for those whose roles require them to design effective training, such as:

• Professional trainers
• Subject matter experts

Competencies Addressed

• Ability to design training and development sessions
• Ability to prepare and develop resources to support learning

Workshop Objectives

On completion of the basic workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe the key stages in the Instructional Design Process Model
• Prepare training and learning objectives
• Prepare a design specification
• Choose appropriate methods, media, and resource persons
• Develop an instructional plan
• Develop learning materials

Model Reference

• Generic Instructional Design Process Model

Learning Approach

Practical sessions that are a blend of lectures, discussions, and small group activities. A large part of the group activities revolve around designing a training programme and developing appropriate learning materials.

Duration

3 Days

Course Outline

Introduction

• Objectives and expectations
• Training essentials
• Training design
• Development of materials
• Instructional Design Process Model

Instructional Analysis

• Learning context
• Learner
• Learner tasks

Objectives

• Preparing learning goals
• Writing objectives
• Standards

Instructional Strategy

• Organising strategy - course level
• Delivery strategy
• Management strategy

Development

• Participant handouts / exercises
• Visuals
• Trainer guides
• Design formats

Review

• Practical exercises
• Reviewing design and development of programmes
• Ensuring transfer of learning to workplace