Learn how to create a training program that meets its participants’ professional needs in this free online course.

In order for training to be valuable, the person who designs and plans the training must have an excellent understanding of their organization’s training objectives. This course explores the essential elements of a training program and explains how to apply different methodologies to design training programs. We show you how to identify training needs and build your training needs analysis to make sure your program meets them. The course then examines various training models that you can adapt over time as you familiarize yourself with training techniques and fine-tune them to meet your needs.

We explore some basic principles pertaining to the design and development of training workshops. We demonstrate how to build an engaging training program, starting with the program’s basic outline. The course discusses different methods of evaluation you can implement to help participants test and practice their newfound skills. Trainers must consider the applicability of the chosen method when designing activities. We examine different design methodologies and provide tips for creating top-notch results as you hone your approach to teaching and learning.

The course teaches you how to choose training openings and energizers and establishes the value and types of games to use during training. We outline tips for creating a successful workshop game as one that falls flat can ruin an entire training day. We explain how to create supporting materials and proposals for your training program. Finally, the course demonstrates how to build rapport with participants through enhanced social and communication skills. Training is the first step in ensuring that staff can perform their tasks accurately and effectively and adds value to any organization if done well. This course suits small business owners, managers and trainers who want to develop training programs that are beneficial to the relevant stakeholders and boost organizational performance. Sign up to improve your teaching abilities and learn how to boost professional development through training workshops.