COURSE DESCRIPTION

Training Fundamentals Course is a Two (2) day foundational course that aims to introduce the concepts and principles of learning and develop the technical competencies of participants, specifically in the areas of needs analysis and assessment, instructional design and delivery, and evaluation of needs-based and learner-centered training interventions. Mastery of these concepts is crucial to completing the other levels of certification in the PSTD Certification Program.

Specifically, this course aims to introduce both a novice and a seasoned Learning Professional to key Learning principles espoused by the PSTD and best practices in Training and Development that employ these learning principles. The sessions will use a variety of learning methods and experiential learning activities that will allow interactions during discussions and practical application of learning that will allow participants to produce expected session outputs. A Pre- and Post-test will assess how much learning was acquired by participants from the course. A re-entry plan will be prepared by participants as a post-training output where participants shall detail courses of action focused on transferring their learning to the workplace and acquiring the needed competencies to qualify for PSTD Certification Program.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Terminal Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to prepare a personal development plan for reviewing existing training policies, programs, and practices based on relevant T&D concepts and principles.

Enabling Objectives

• Express appreciation of the value of Training and Development in the organization
• Describe the strategic significance of training with particular emphasis on aligning training with strategy, promoting training within the organization, and partnering with managers and supervisors
• Distinguish the roles, responsibilities, and competencies of an L & D professional
• Explain key learning theories, concepts, and principles
• Describe the training process and compare it with other instruction design models
• Explain the importance of and approaches in conducting Training Needs Analysis
• Follow a basic training design process that includes the key elements of a well-designed training
• Write performance-based learning objectives
• Determine the considerations in selecting, organizing, and scheduling content of training
• Determine the appropriate learning methodologies that will increase participants' learning
• Describe the different levels of training evaluation and measurement of training effectiveness
• Determine effective instructional materials and learning tools that will support the effective delivery of learning interventions
• Identify approaches in preparing for and conducting high-impact training
• Identify techniques for facilitating classroom learning

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Overview of Training & Development

• The Concept of Training
• Strategic Learning Function
• Training Process
• The T&D Professional
• Learning Principles and Theories

Module 2: Analyzing the Need for Training

• Definition and Importance of Needs Analysis and Assessment
• Factors that Trigger Needs Assessment
• The 4 Organization Needs
• Steps in TNA
• Common Methods in Gathering Data
• Major Sources of Data
• Skills Practice

Module 3: Training Design Process

• Instructional Design
• Steps in Design Process

Module 4: Formulating Measurable Learning Objectives

• Program Rationale and Description
• Learning Objectives by Level:
• Learning Objectives by Domain:
• Bloom's Taxonomy in Writing Learning Objectives
• Essential Parts of a Performance-Based Learning Objective
• Skills Practice

Module 5: Preparing the Key Elements of a Training Design Matrix

• Selecting and Organizing Content
• Identifying Content Materials
• Organizing Content
• Choosing Appropriate Learning Methodologies
• Preparing the Training Design

Module 6: Developing Instructional Materials

• Purpose of Training Materials
• Types and Forms of Materials
• The Facilitator's Guide
• Tips for Preparing Presentation Slides
• General Guidelines in Preparing Learning Materials

Module 7: Evaluating and Measuring Effectiveness of Learning

• Importance of Evaluating and Measuring Training Effectiveness
• Kirkpatrick's Levels of Evaluation
• Linking Levels of Evaluation to Needs Assessment
• Types of Evaluation
• Measuring the Effects of Training
• Skills Practice

Module 8: Delivering the Learning Activity

• Preparing for the Presentation
• Managing Classroom Learning
• Facilitating Skills

Module 9: Integration

• Summary of Topics Discussed
• Administration of Post-Assessment Test
• Overview of the Master Trainer Certification Program
• Final Activity: Writing of Re-entry Development Plan