Designing successful training programmes

requires not only a thorough understanding of

the training problem, but also a well-stated
definition of the results to be achieved & a
thought out plan for achieving those results.
Design is a planning activity which in the context
of training, refers to the framework for analysing
a training problem, defining the intended
outcome, determining how to present the
content to learners to achieve these outcomes,
developing the training course according to the
design, implementing & evaluating it.
What material will be required for the
programme
What media will be used
What specialised expertise will be required for
implementation of this design

The objective should be expressed in
performance terms as far as possible
Pro-active approach by learners
Immediate and unambiguous feedback to
learners

Initial stage: the trainee is a novice thus
understanding is the prime focus, they need
how-to-do instructions & supervision.
Intermediate stage: learners have mastered
routine tasks & gained confidence, wants
instructions but less supervision
Matured stage: realization stage where
trainees are aware of the limits of their
capabilities, learning is more informal from
experts & more explorative
Learning styles should also be taken into
consideration: dependent learners,
collaborative learners & independent learners
Identifying the training objective: the
objective states what the organization wants
the employees to do after the programme.
It should be clear, specific & attainable
They provide sequence & order in which
training should take place
What strategy should be adopted
Determine the structure:
1. Arrange the activities in logical sequence
2. Determine the training structure
3. Determine how much should be the content
4. Determine the performance outcome
5. Assess time requirement of each module
6. Identify appropriate methods
There are three kind of training structures:
linear; simple to complex, spiral;
interrelated topics, modular structure
Two types of model exist:
Open model: recognizes that outside factors
exist which can have an impact on the design
process
Closed/ structured model: all inputs can be
identified and calculated
Introduction
Learning component
Evaluation
Are dependent upon current level of
expertise, nature of learning outcome, time
available, trainee characteristics,
infrastructure & expertise available & funds
available.
It is a blue print for each session of training
which specifies the objectives of learning,
date & time, topics to be covered, material
required, media to be used, method of
instruction
Last step is training evaluation