Learn proven methods and best practices for designing
professional instruction and training
Learn to use essential planning, development and project management tools
Apply your skills to real-world instructional design cases and receive detailed feedback
Available for onsite delivery to groups of 8 to 20
Course description This 2-day workshop gives participants the skills and techniques they need to design and develop effective instruction applying proven methods and a systematic development approach. From front-end analysis to piloting the finished product, this course uses extensive hands-on activities and cases to teach the fundamentals of good instructional design.
Who should attend This workshop is for anyone who participates in the design and development of training programs. Attendees typically include:
Content experts charged with developing their own courses
Human resources practitioners seeking to specialize in training
Platform instructors who now must design training
Course developers who want a proven performance-based method for developing courseware
Training managers looking for department-wide training tools and standards
Course outline You will learn a proven, systematic, instructional development method, including the stages of "ADDIE," the classic instructional design model.
Day
Topics covered
Day 1
Overview of instructional design process
Completing a needs analysis
Completing an audience analysis
Completing a task analysis
Completing a context and media analysis
Day 2
Analyzing content
Sequencing content
Determining training architecture
Writing learning objectives
Selecting presentation, practice, and evaluation methods
Day 3
Working with SMEs
Completing an instructional outline
Creating practices and evaluations
Identifying/creating participant materials
Piloting your training
Planning the implementation
Ongoing evaluation (formative and summative)
What you'll receive All participants receive the following:
2 days of intensive, hands-on instruction by a Certified Master Instructor
200-page Training Reference Manual detailing all concepts and techniques taught
CD-ROM containing I-Guide formatting software for rapid instructor guide development
All job-aids and worksheets used during the training
Delivery options and pricing
Option #1: In-house, classroom training
2 days of hands-on training delivered at your facilities by a Certified PTA instructor
Class size: 5 to 20 (recommended)
Select a time and location convenient for your team or department
Fee includes all instruction and course materials
Ideal for intact work groups and departments seeking a standard approach to instructional design and development
Commercial rate: $995 per participant
GSA rate: $795 per participant
Note: Fee reductions and contract pricing are available for commensurate annual training demand.
Option #2: Instructor Certification Program
If you anticipate training a large number of staff annually within your organization, you might consider certifying your own instructor(s) to teach the workshop within your organization. This option provides maximum flexibility for conducting training and reduces training costs. To learn more about instructor prerequisites, the certification process and fee structures, please contact us.