The ‘Training for Results’ Module achieves its learning outcomes through delegate participation. Presentations by the Module Tutors initiate this involvement but the Module’s key learning points are experienced through individual and team tasks. There is a strong ‘Workshop’ feel to the Module because the analysis and training material development that take place relate directly to identified training needs of the delegates’ own staff.
The results of this work can be carried through into live assignments within the Client organisation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Module, delegates will:
- Be able to analyse and produce detailed proposals on the training needs of individuals and groups of people within the organisation.
- Have improved their instructional skills and techniques and produced their own training materials.
- Be able to review individual progress against training objectives and initiate appropriate further training, as required.
Module Content
Identifying Training Needs – Job analysis to produce specifications of skills and knowledge required; determining interim and final performance standards; using performance appraisal as a means of identifying training needs.
Instructional Techniques – Learning theory; defining training objectives; writing/designing instructional material; designing and using visual and other presentation aids; putting the trainee at ease; presenting instruction; ensuring understanding; observing and, where appropriate, correcting performance.
Effective Training Presentations – Setting your objectives; researching your material; presentation order and layout; knowing your audience; spoken as opposed to written words; methods of notation; identifying your delivery style; overcoming nerves; using humour, pauses emphasis etc; ‘thinking on your feet’; using audience feedback; dealing with questions.
Training Administration – Using training record systems; flexibility charting; maintaining and actioning progress plans.