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