What will you learn in the Developing Training Courses course?

You will learn how to design a training course from start to finish. From identifying learning needs and learning objectives, choosing content and working methods, through to building a logical structure and working it out into a session plan. You apply all of this directly to a training idea of your own.

Who is the Developing Training Courses course suitable for?

The course is suitable for trainers and aspiring trainers who want to develop their design skills. Think of people who deliver training without any formal qualification, who are looking for a professional view of their existing programme, or who want a solid theoretical basis for developing learning programmes.

Do I need any prior knowledge for this course?

No specific prior knowledge is required. Some experience of training, or a concrete training idea you want to work on, will help you translate the material straight into your own practice.

Do I receive a certificate on completion?

Yes, on completion you will receive the Learnit certificate of participation. This shows that you have attended the Developing Training Courses course.

What is a training session plan?

A session plan is the trainer's manual for your programme. For each component it describes the content, the working method, the timing, the materials required and the objective. With a good session plan, you, or a colleague, can deliver the course in a consistent way.

Will I be working on my own training design during the course?

Yes. You apply the theory and working methods directly to a training idea from your own practice. That way you go home with a concrete design and the building blocks for a workable session plan.

How do you determine the learning objectives of a training course?

You start with the participants' learning needs and the result they want to achieve in their work. From that result you formulate learning objectives that are observable and concrete: what should the participant be able to do, know or apply after the course? Those objectives then serve as your guide for content, working methods and evaluation.

What is Kolb's learning cycle and why does it matter?

Kolb's learning cycle describes learning as a cycle of concrete experience, reflection, exploring theory and active experimentation. By having your training programme run through all four phases, you cater to different learning preferences and increase the chance that participants actually apply what they have learned.

How do you choose the right learning activities for a training course?

The working method always follows from the learning objective. If you want to transfer knowledge, a short explanation or a quiz works well. If you want to practise a skill, choose a role play, case study or simulation. If you want reflection, peer consultation or a writing assignment works well. Variety keeps energy levels high and caters to different learning preferences.

How do you build a logical structure into a training course?

Work from the known to the unknown and from the simple to the complex. Start with an opening that provides context and relevance, build up the content in clear blocks with a brief recap each time, and close each block with a bridge to the next. A clear thread running through the course helps participants keep track of the bigger picture.

Why is a back-up programme important in a training course?

Something unexpected always happens during a training course: an exercise that takes more or less time than planned, a group with more or less energy than expected, or technology that fails. With a back-up programme and emergency exercises you have alternatives to hand, so you can switch flexibly without losing the quality of the course.

What does the Developing Training Courses course cost?

You will find the current price at the top right of this course page, together with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

Developing Training Courses - Course

Name: Developing training courses
Price: 1250.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
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A good training course begins with a well-considered design. You learn how to translate learning objectives into content, working methods and structure, and how to record this in a session plan that gives you something to hold on to during delivery.

Description

You are given the task of setting up a training course. How do you go about it? Participants are only satisfied if they go home with new insights and skills that they can apply immediately. That requires relevant topics, a clear purpose for the theory and a structure that is easy to follow.

In this course you go through all the phases of developing a training course. You learn to choose the right information and exercises, to apply a logical structure and to make clear connections for the participant. You translate your programme idea into a script: the trainer's manual with which any trainer can deliver the same course.

The practical preconditions are also covered. Think of scheduling per component, the resources required, a back-up programme and how to deal with unforeseen situations.

Topics

Preparation when developing a training course
Learning needs as the basis for the learning plan
Experiential learning and Kolb's learning cycle
Success factors for a training course
Sequence and relevance in the learning process
Learning objectives analysis
Writing persuasive copy for a training course
Creating overview and structure
Repeating and building bridges between components
Planning and time management
Back-up programme and emergency exercises
Selecting information
Different types of practice formats
Energy levels and variety
Writing a session plan

Result

Afterwards you will be able to deliver a stimulating course that is didactically sound. You translate subject matter into a logical training programme, choose suitable working methods and record everything in a workable session plan that you can put to use straight away.

Target audience

This course is suitable for trainers and aspiring trainers who want to improve their skills in designing training courses. Think of people who give courses without formal training, who need a professional view of their programme, or who want a solid theoretical basis for developing learning programmes.

Teaching method

The course alternates between concrete experience, experimenting with techniques, reflection and exploring theory. In this way the programme caters to different learning preferences. You work actively on your own training idea, receive feedback from the trainer and fellow participants, and constantly translate what you learn to your own practice. This increases insight and the chance of lasting change in the way you design training courses.

Prior knowledge

No specific prior knowledge is required. Some experience with, or interest in, training helps you to link the material directly to your own practice.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

2 days

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

14 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

The best training for you

At Learnit you will always find a course that takes you further. From (technical) IT skills to communication or personal leadership. You can also choose the training format that suits you best: a classroom course, a tailor-made course at your own office, an online course or an e-learning. We have the right course and the right format for everyone. Because learning in the way that suits you best delivers the best results.

Moving forward together

Taking a training course at Learnit means learning together. Together with your experienced trainer, together with your course group or together with your colleagues. And whether you take the training at home, at your office or at one of our training locations, we are always available to help you. To share our knowledge with you in a way that is genuinely useful to you. Getting further together through personal attention and understanding each other well; that is what we believe in.

Apply it directly in your work

Learning theory from a book that you can then hardly use in your work? Not at Learnit! Whichever training you take with us, you can put it to use at your workplace straight away. Because of the unique learning objectives you set together with the trainer at the start of the training. Because of the alternation between theory and (interactive) practical assignments. And by bringing the challenges you face in your daily work along to the training.