Developing Performance Based Training Courses

Training is an essential element of development in any organization. However, many employees report that the training courses they attend are of little value to them in performing their jobs. This course covers how to develop instructionally sound performance based training. Techniques and strategies for developing training programs that are based on proven instructional design methodologies are presented. The two-day course is for trainers and instructional designers who want to develop effective, performance based training courses.

How You Will Benefit:

• Recognize employee performance gaps that require training
• Conduct task analysis to determine critical course content
• Analyze learner characteristics to identify essential adult learning strategies
• Write learning objectives to ensure that the training results in enhanced performance
• Select instructional strategies and techniques to engage learners and develop skills
• Develop course materials for both instructors and learners
• Create tests to evaluate learner performance and course effectiveness

Class Length: 2 days (approx. 16 hours)

Beverages and munchies provided; one hour mid-day lunch break.

What You Will Cover:

1. Program design
2. Identifying needs
3. The training model
4. The program's basic outline
5. Evaluation strategies
6. Defining your approach
7. Researching and developing content
8. Pre-assignments in training
9. Choosing openings and energizers
10. Training instruments, assessments, & tools
11. Creating supporting materials
12. Testing the program