Module 1:

Key Competencies of Effective Trainers

Course Title:Designing & Delivering Successful Training Programs

2

What are the key competencies that a trainer must

possess?

3

Key Competencies in 2 areas

4

Designing Training Delivering Training

1. Adult Learning Theories2. Instructional Design Models3. Needs Assessment4. Curriculum Design5. Instructional Material6. Technology Integration7. Design Evaluation8. Preparation

9. Familiarization with Learners10. Clear Objectives11. Learning Environment12. Diverse Delivery Techniques13. Constant Unambiguous

Feedback14. Engagement & Motivation15. Appropriate Conduct16. Outcomes Evaluation

5

•Knowledge of learning theories, such as:▫Constructivism▫Andragogy▫Multiple intelligences▫Social learning theory

•Remains up-to-date with learning theories

• Incorporates principles of adult learning theories to the practice of instructional design

Adult Learning TheoriesDesigning Training

6

•Knowledge of various ID models

▫ADDIE▫Dick & Carey▫Rapid prototyping

•Incorporates principles of ID models to the practice of instructional design

Instructional Design ModelsDesigning Training

7

Needs AssessmentDesigning Training

8

Curriculum DesignDesigning Training

Uses a variety of techniques to determine instructional content of a curriculum or program

9

•Selects, modifies, and/or creates appropriate instructional material for a given project

Instructional MaterialDesigning Training

10

• Analyzes the characteristics and benefits associated with existing and emerging technologies

• Integrates existing and emerging technologies appropriately to achieve learning goals

Technology IntegrationDesigning Training

11

•Proactively identifies and applies appropriate evaluation techniques, such as:

▫ usability testing▫ formative evaluation

Design EvaluationDesigning Training

12

•Effective trainers review participant and instructor material prior to delivery

Designing Training

Preparation

13

Developing Training

Familiarization with Learners

14

•Ensures learners know and understand the overall objectives of the course

•Clearly communicates the learning objectives to learners

Clear ObjectivesDeveloping Training

15

•Establishes a learning environment in which learners feel safe to try new skills and behaviors

•Manages environment by scheduling events and selecting facilities conducive to learning

Learning EnvironmentDeveloping Training

16

•Uses various learning delivery strategies to match the diversity in the audience’s needs and learning styles

Diverse Delivery Techniques

17

•Provides feedback on learners’ performance

•During and after training

Constant Unambiguous FeedbackDeveloping Training

18

•Uses a variety of means, techniques/strategies, and skills to actively engage and motivate participants

Engagement & MotivationDeveloping Training

19

•Constantly advances professional knowledge and skills

•Demonstrates appropriate understanding of course content

•Complies with established ethical, legal, and social standards

•Dresses appropriately

Appropriate ConductDeveloping Training

20

•Ensures learning objectives are met through assessment of learners’ knowledge

•Monitors the impact of training to ensure effective results

Outcomes EvaluationDeveloping Training