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Step 2:  Design Training

Once Training Needs have been identified, you need to prepare for training delivery, post-training support and training evaluation. This is where the skills and knowledge of the Training Team can really help you. It is so important, and such a big subject on its own that we have created its own area on the wiki. This section just gives a very high level view on what's is necessary when designing a training course.

  • Formulate specific learning outcomes, decide on a course title and compose a brief overview of what will be covered.
  • Comprehensive yet easy to understand hand-outs can be produced, along with an appropriate PowerPoint presentation if necessary.
  • Additional materials to support learning activities eg videos, music, activities, exercises, games, props, can be identified.
  • Consider what pre-course materials or information might be useful for the delegates to do some pre-reading to get them 'up-to-speed' and ready for the training, and add this into your planning.
  • Think about possible technical requirements and logistics that might be required.
  • Logistical issues are also addressed such as facilitator-to-delegate ratio, venue facilities and refreshments, budgets and the means of circulating information to the appropriate people.

The development of the training delivery should also consider these important stages of learning, known as The Learning Cycle (pic below), and give any training delegate an opportunity to pass through each stage during a training event.

When designing Training, you should keep the learners front and centre in your thoughts. Who are they? What do they NEED to know in order to do something new or differently? Every one of us is different and we all have different preferences when it comes to learning. Some people prefer to read for example, others prefer to have something explained to them, others prefer to try it out themselves. Even this is too simplistic, as all have of us have different preferences to learning depending on what it is we are trying to learn.
All of these approaches are valid and need to be considered in the design and structure of the course. Honey and Mumford developed a well accepted process to work through which caters for the four main learner 'types', and you'll do well to consider this cycle or process in your design.


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