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Training 101 "I'm new to the field of Learning and Development. After attending this class, I now feel a new empowerment to be a valuable member of our team." Shirley Innis MetLife

2 days | $1,099

Training 101

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This practical workshop is geared toward new training professionals.  It provides you with a strong "how-to" overview of the entire training function:  Needs Analysis, Design/Development, Delivery, and Evaluation. You will leave the workshop confident and fully prepared to tackle any training assignment!

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Objectives

  • Apply the principles of adult learning to your training.
  • Determine when (and when not) to train employees.
  • Apply a needs analysis system.
  • Determine causes and solutions to job performance problems.
  • Analyze learners' background to target a course accurately.
  • Apply a course design system.
  • Conduct a task analysis to determine course content.
  • Select the appropriate training strategy.
  • Select the most effective instructional methods.
  • Create lesson plans.
  • Employ effective public speaking skills.
  • Employ lecturing techniques that motivate participants.
  • Plan your continued development as a training professional.
  • Measure the effectiveness of your courses.
  • Apply techniques to market and promote training in your organization.

Who Should Attend

For new training professionals and for other trainers who want an overview of the entire training function.

What You Will Learn

Key Principles

  • Components of the Training Cycle.
  • How to impact organizational goals.
  • 6 principles of adult learning and how to apply them.
  • Key factors in learner motivation.
  • Competencies of trainers.
  • 12 traits of a course leader and how to acquire them.
  • The secret equation to performance-based training.


Needs Analysis

  • 9 training needs analysis situations.
  • How to plan a complete needs analysis.
  • 6 data collection techniques.
  • Key questions to ask in every needs analysis.
  • The 7 key factors in job performance.
  • 21 questions to identify causes of performance problems.
  • The 15 things you need to know about learners.


Design

  • How to design courses that are guaranteed to be effective and popular.
  • 10 key factors for a successful course.
  • The 12-step instructional design cycle.
  • How to select the best training strategy.
  • What you must know about your audience.
  • How to select relevant course content.
  • The 3 essential parts of every program.
  • How to link training objectives to the learners' job.
  • 50 instructional methods.
  • How to build learner practice into courses.
  • A course structure guaranteed to work every time.
  • How to construct the best lesson plan.


Delivery

  • How to overcome the 13 common problems of new instructors.
  • 6 participative and lively lecture techniques.
  • Key tasks of a classroom instructor.
  • How to capture learners' attention.
  • 29 tips to improve your speaking skills.
  • Developing your own natural style.
  • How to set up a classroom properly.
  • 8 dynamic icebreakers and when to use them.
  • How to establish an exceptional climate.
  • Dozens of audio-visual tips to polish your presentation.
  • How to project confidence and enthusiasm.
  • How to handle tough classroom situations.


Evaluation

  • How to evaluate learning in the classroom.
  • Factors in transferring learning to the job.
  • How to measure job performance.
  • How to link results to the "bottom-line."
  • 13 ways to promote the use of new skills.
  • Tips to market you and your department.


Your Continued Development

  • The core competencies of an effective training professional.
  • A complete career development plan.
  • Associations worth joining.
  • How to find resource materials.
  • The top books in Training & Development.
  • Educational opportunities that won't interrupt your career.
  • Professional Trainer Certification.

Bonus

All the worksheets, checklists, and forms in Microsoft® Word template format.  Simply download them from your personal My Langevin website.

Free telephone consultation.  If you need advice, confirmation of a decision, or someone to discuss ideas with – just give us a call.

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