HR24
Course Contents
Module 1 - Adult Learning Theories
On Day One the course looks at constructivist, social and situational adult learning theories.
Key Topics
- Introduction to 21st century adult learning theories
- 6 main characteristics of adult learners
- Examples of promoting work-based formal and informal learning
- The latest approach to competency-based TNA
- Deriving lessons learned from Day 1
Module 2 - Training Need Analysis (TNA)
On Day Two the course looks at conducting a TNA so that training precisely targets business and participant needs
Key Topics
- Needs analysis: from performance (knowledge, skills and behaviors) gaps to objectives
- Aligning training needs with business drivers and organisational competencies
- Determining from TNA which training is compulsory, related to business growth or employee growth
- Presenting training needs identified back to the business
- Introduction to training material design and learning aids (roleplays/exercises): pedagogical v agrological methods
- Deriving lessons learned from Day 2
Module 3 - Learning in Practice
On Day Three the course looks at facilitating learning in the classroom or in the workplace
Key Topics
- Structuring training and setting appropriate aims and learning outcomes
- What a solid training program overview looks like
- Active and passive learning
- Engaging, interactive, training delivery
- Making learning stick
- Creating a positive ‘fun’ learning atmosphere
- Deriving lessons learned from Day 3
Module 4 - Delivering Training
On Day Four the course looks at facilitating learning in the classroom or in the workplace
Key Topics
- Interactive instructional methodologies
- Characteristics of exceptional trainers (who develop trust and rapport)
- Understanding learning principles to know which type of delivery methods will deliver the optimal results
- The trainer’s tool chest: icebreakers, energizers, group discussion, group activities, case studies, videos, and role play that teach
- Session duration and what motivates and what demotivates in the learning process?
- Training room management and handling know-it-all’s, talkers, objectors, flipcharts and PowerPoint
- Deriving lessons learned from Day 4
Module 5 - Training Evaluation
On Day Five the course looks at measuring training outcomes to deliver outstanding results
Key Topics
- Measuring training effectiveness using levels 1, 2, 3
- Incentives and the role/positioning of testing and evaluation of training
- Departmental management accountability for training implementation
- Competencies and their impact on evaluating training
- Deriving lessons learned from Day 5
- Certified examination
- 5-minute skills demonstration by each participant
