TRAINING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT FOR LEARNING SUCCESS

TRAINING OVERVIEW

This DixonTech training program is meticulously paced, well-structured, and highly engaging, fostering an interactive learning environment. It delves into three primary areas: training needs assessment, curriculum design, and learning material development, providing comprehensive instruction in a practical, certified format. This course is designed to empower training and HR professionals to enhance their proficiency and expertise in evaluating learning objectives and crafting training initiatives to meet those objectives effectively.

Moreover, it incorporates the latest methodologies and innovative approaches for designing learning resources and course documentation, thereby enabling participants to elevate the effectiveness and quality of their training programs. Alongside covering fundamental skills and techniques in training needs analysis and curriculum design, this course also encompasses content selection and creation, visual design principles, integration of learning exercises, and assessment methods. Additionally, it addresses production methodologies, design tools, and software applications essential for effective course development. Furthermore, the program explores various learning modalities, including e-learning and blended learning solutions, with real-world examples drawn from diverse fields such as HR, technical, safety, and management domains.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Training needs analysis (TNA) and curriculum
• Specifying and constructing e-learning and other non-classroom training
• Learning styles and models for curriculum development
• Design of engagement and professional development
• Technical aspects of curriculum development

By the end of this training course, delegates will be able to

• Understand techniques and tools for researching, defining and analysing training and learning needs and requirements
• Gain an instructional design process to create traditional or blended learning solutions
• Learn how to set clear goals and design objectives when designing and developing training materials
• Develop Creative design of learning activities, games, exercises, examples, and case studies
• Develop Skills for the development of effective presentation materials, workbooks, and manuals
• Learn how to create learning activities, presentations and other materials to develop cognitive domain abilities – thinking skills and knowledge awareness

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Training and workshop facilitators
• Training and HR administration and course design assistants
• Technical staff who are involved in training design and delivery
• All staff involved in developing training course and learning materials at all levels and stages

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Training methodology encompasses the strategies, techniques, and approaches utilized to deliver effective training programs. It involves designing the structure and content of the training, selecting appropriate delivery methods, and implementing interactive learning activities to engage participants actively. A successful training methodology focuses on meeting the specific learning objectives of the program while catering to the diverse needs and preferences of the participants. It often incorporates a blend of instructional methods such as lectures, discussions, case studies, role-plays, simulations, and hands-on exercises to enhance comprehension and retention. Additionally, training methodologies may leverage technology to facilitate online learning, virtual classrooms, or mobile learning platforms, providing flexibility and accessibility to learners. Continuous assessment and feedback mechanisms are also integral components of training methodology to monitor progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the overall effectiveness of the training program. Ultimately, a well-designed training methodology aims to optimize learning outcomes, promote skill development, and drive organizational success.

DAY ONE:

INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS (TNA) AND CURRICULUM

• Introduction, objectives, and ways of working
• Review of important of TNA and course design
• Types of training materials overview
• Best practice in training material design, structure, and format
• Training activities and examples
• Case study: Developing materials for different types of training

DAY TWO:

SPECIFYING AND CONSTRUCTING E-LEARNING AND OTHER NON-CLASSROOM TRAINING

• The importance of learning design and structure
• Aligning training activities to suit and e-Learning
• Using Micro-Learning and accelerate learning principles
• How to write learning exercise, video scripts and source content
• The critical documents needed for any training Course
• Case study: Building an e-Learning Course

DAY THREE:

LEARNING STYLES AND MODELS FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Introduction to adult learning models and theories
• Learning and training based on personality
• Self-assessment to learn your preferences
• Examples of materials for different learning styles
• The keys to effective material design and development
• Case studies: Cognitive domain materials design

DAY FOUR:

DESIGN OF ENGAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Techniques and formats for developing training material
• Attention and memory principles for learning design
• How to design based around learner expectations
• How to create materials to develop cognitive domain abilities
• Learning methods when using interactive materials and methods
• Case studies and learning assignments

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