Developing a training design

For the next few weeks, we will be going through - step by step - the elements of training design or how to design training. This is NOT an academic approach to training - if you have stumbled the Sharp End Training blog because you are looking for inspiration because you have been handed the task - we are aiming at YOU.

There are eight steps to training design and we will go through them step-by-step.

What is a training design?
A training design is a blueprint for a training event. It is a detailed plan for what you will do, why, and the best ways to reach training objectives.
This document offers an eight-step model for designing an effective training event that meets the needs of participants and trainers.
Step 1. Define purpose of the training and target audience
Step 2. Determine participants’ needs
Step 3. Define training goals and objectives
Step 4. Outline training content
Step 5. Develop instructional activities
Step 6. Prepare the written training design
Step 7. Prepare participant evaluation form(s)
Step 8. Determine follow-up activities for the event

Each step can be applied to a variety of training formats, including face-to-face, online, and interactive, satellite-based trainings.

[tags] developing training, training design, novice trainer [/tags]

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