Training Fundamentals : Pfeiffer Essential Guides to Training Basics

by Janis Fisher Chan (San Rafael, California)

• ISBN13: 9780470528624
• ISBN10: 0470528621
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-12-01
• Publisher: Pfeiffer

Summary

Training Fundamentals is a no-nonsense, practical overview of training, filled with useful information, best practices, and proven strategies to help both new and experienced trainers develop their skills and design and deliver training that achieves results in today's rapidly changing learning environment. Designed to be easy-to-use, Training Fundamentals covers a range of topics, including:How training helps organizations achieve their goalsWhat characteristics and skills a trainer needs to be successfulThe adult learning principles that guide all successful training programsThe basics of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training programsGuidelines for becoming a professional trainerThe Pfeiffer Essential Guides to Training Basics is a three-volume series-Training Fundamentals, Designing and Developing Training Programs, and Delivering Training Workshops-that offers new and experienced trainers a wealth of ideas, information, tips, tools, and techniques.Praise for Training Fundamentals"Training-it sounds so simple, but it's not. This book provides an essential-and practical-foundation for designing and delivering a successful workshop. It's easy to use, practical, and chock full of insights only a successful trainer knows." -Barbara Nelson, principal of Nelson Communications"With crisp, fresh, and easy to understand language, Chan cuts through all the jargon and provides easy to follow guidelines for becoming a pro." -Terrence L. Gargiulo, president, MAKINGSTORIES.net, and author, Building Business Acumen for Trainers and Trainer's Portable Mentor

Table of Contents

Introduction

An Introduction To Training

What Is Training?

Why Do Organizations Need Training?

What Do Trainers Do?

What Makes a Good

Trainer?

What's Next?

What To Know About Teaching Adults

How Adults Learn

What Is Learner-Centered Training?

Differences in Learning Styles and Preferences

Differences in Types of Learning

What's Next?

Designing Training Programs

Purpose of the Instructional Design Process

All About ADDIE

Analyzing the Need

Writing the Learning Objectives

What's Next?

Deciding On Delivery Options

Overview of Delivery Methods

Three Types of Learning Programs

Common Delivery Methods

How to Decide on Delivery Options

What's Next?

Developing A Training Program And Planning The Program Evaluation

What's Involved in Development

Develop, Adapt, or Purchase?

Identifying and Organizing the Content

Developing Learning Activities

Structuring the Training Program

Preparing the Agenda

Developing Program Materials

Testing the Program

Designing the Program Evaluation

What's Next?

Impelementing Training Programs

Before the Workshop

Getting Started

Running the Workshop

What's Next?

The Language Of Training

Why Learn the Language of Training?

Glossary of Training Terminology

What's Next?

On Becoming A Training Professional

What Distinguishes a Training Professional

How to Become a Training Professional

Strategies for Learning More

Making a Professional Development Plan

Resources

About the Author

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