Day 1

What is training design?

• project approach to training design

Aims, learning objectives and workplace outcomes

• refresher, relevance to training design
• competencies and design

Learning theory to aid training design.

Day 2

Trainer styles and approaches to design

• learner centred and trainer centred approaches

Delivery mechanisms and training methods

• overview of the range

Creating the big picture

• models and frameworks
• balancing content, methods and time planning

Sources and resources to help designers

• copyright and performing rights issues.

Day 3

Making it accessible

• design implications of legislation and codes of practice
• equal opportunities, diversity, cultural issues

Materials for trainers

• styles, formats and the stakeholders needs

Materials for learners

• range of materials, managing materials and updates.

Day 4

Designing to maximise the transfer of learning

• methods to assist transfer

Formative evaluation of your design

• how to check desighn quality pre-delivery
• handling the piloting of a design

Action planning.

Please note: some evening work is required during the course.