Course objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- write training aims and behavioural objectives
- structure a training programme to balance available time
- create programme outlines and tutor guides
- decide when to incorporate participative sessions
- source and utilise suitable pre-prepared training material
- custom-design role plays, group discussions and exercises
Programme
The training programme:
Writing aims and objectives
- The purpose of the training
- Developing measurable objectives
Identifying course content
- Selecting topics
- Weighting objectives to balance available time
Selecting training methods
- Different methods
- Design implications
- Linking methods to learning styles
Producing training materials
- Producing a programme outline
- Session timing and flexibility
- Developing a tutor guide
Preparing support materials
- Creating role-play scenarios and delegate briefing notes
- Designing exercises
- Utilising off-the shelf-training material
Contingency plans
- The importance of contingency
- Assessing materials to incorporate contingency
Course validation forms
- What is validation?
- Designing the forms
- Analysing feedback to improve design
