There is no ‘right’ solution in designing training – but here lies the challenges as well as problems for trainers. Success depends on balancing organisational training requirements with the needs of individuals. This programme will enable participants to take a structured approach to training design.

Training specialists who have to design training/learning events using resources either from within their organisation or from outside

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• write the aim(s) and objective(s) for a learning event
  
• produce a strategy for a learning event and take into account learning theory, trainer styles, supporting materials, the use of technology and other resources
  
• create a cohesive framework for a training course or other learning event by using suitable mapping and/or storyboard approaches
  
• take into account issues such as copyright and licensing, diversity, legislation and codes of practice during the design stage
  
• review the design as it progresses against a range of criteria including the potential impact for different learning styles, timings, objectives, relevance and interest

DAY 1

1. What is training design?

• its place in the training cycle
• project approach to training design

2. Aims, learning objectives and workplace outcomes

• refresher
• purpose in relation to training design
  
• competencies and design

3. Learning theory to aid training design

• left and right and whole brain learning
  
• memory and chunking
  
• accelerating learning.

DAY 2

1. Trainer styles and approaches to design

• learner centre/trainer centres approaches
• design strategies for e-learning

2. Delivery mechanisms and training methods

• overview of the range – from courses to self-managed learning to technology-based training

3. Creating the big picture

• assembling ideas and mapping an outline design
  
• models, frameworks and storyboard
  
• balancing content and methods
  
• overall time planning

4. Sources and resources to help designers

• what is available
• use of pre-prepared (off-the-shelf) materials
  
• low- and high-technology options
• copyright and performing rights issues.