Designing a training program is a road map that shows a starting point and a finishing point, along with all the places we need to pass or explore along the way. Without a road map, we would be able to start a journey, but we would not know where we are going or when we have reached our destination.

A well-designed program or session plan allows the trainer to proceed with his/her training smoothly in the correct sequence and relevant content intended for a training program with a clear purpose or outcome for learning development. A training program design becomes an important document for the trainer in providing a map and a checklist to accomplish a desired training program.

This program is geared towards building successful training programs in a creative, comprehensive and logical sequence for the learner’s and organizational needs

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the training cycle
• Gather information from the training needs for program design
• Write learning outcomes in objective terms
• Prepare the training content
• Use training methodologies – role play, simulations, games and others
• Match domain to delivery and assessment
• Structure the training program

• Training & Development Managers
• HR Managers

Introduction to Designing a Training Program

• Key words and phrases
• Key concepts in action
• Training terminology
• Glossary of training terms
• Samples of design documents

Gathering Information on Training Needs for Designing the Program

• Understanding the importance of Needs Analysis
• Information needed to design the program
• Best sources available for the information
• How and whom the information is given

Preparing the Program Specification Document

• Documenting the information about training needs using the design document as a checkpoint
• Specifying factors
• Executing the program document specification

Conducting the Design Meeting

• Preparation for the meeting
• The design meeting

Preparing the Design Document

• The overall flow of the program and arrangement of units
• The objectives of the program and of each unit
• The methodology and activities to be used in each unit
• The timing of each activity
• Enough detail about the activities to enable others to identify the materials needed and to prepare the materials

Gathering Information for Program Materials

• Preparation for the interview
• During the interview
• After the interview

Writing Materials

• Preparation
• Writing
• Preliminary testing

Reviewing Materials against the Design Document

• Review the written program materials against the design document for intended function
• Review that materials meet the specification of the design document
• Review for general quality of writing and interest
• Review that the materials fit the design
• Review and identify possible problems with the materials
• The nine step procedure to review materials

Conducting the Material Test

• Before the materials test
• During the materials test
• After the materials test

Holding the Pilot Program

• Preparation for the session
• During the session
• After the session

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

·         (30%) Based on Case Studies

·         (30%) Techniques 

·         (30%) Role Play

·         (10%) Concepts

·         Pre-test and Post-test

·         Variety of Learning Methods

·         Lectures

·         Case Studies and Self Questionaires

·         Group Work

·         Discussion

·         Presentation

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session