Fundamentals of Training provides students a rich learning experience addressing the core elements of the ADDIE model. Each session is 3 1/2 hours in length and is facilitated by a highly skilled instructor for that specific session.
Please note: though this class is offered virtually, this is not a class specific to virtual trainings or virtual platforms (such as Zoom). We highly recommend you take all four sessions over the 2 days. However, if you are looking for a refresher, need to make up a session or can only attend one, please contact us. Registration will be done off line.
Intended Audience
All sessions are geared towards those new to the talent development field or for those who need an overview of these topics.
Outcomes
Needs Assessment (Thursday, February 4th - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
- Introduce participants to the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) process
- Outline the importance of the TNA in developing training interventions to improve organization performance.
- Participants will engage in activities to share their knowledge in order to understand typical resistance to the needs process and to gain insights on various TNA data collection methods.
Course Design (Thursday, February 4th, 1 - 4:30 pm)
- Instructional design models
- Learning objectives
- How to sequence material
- Instructional design issues related to distance learning delivery methods
- Course evaluation principles
- Four levels of training evaluation
Training Methodologies (Friday, February 5th, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm)
- Explore the when, why and how of 14 key training methods
- Use Dale's Cone of Experience to increase learning retention
- Utilize a variety of creative approaches to maximize learning
- Match training methods to learning objectives
- Apply advanced facilitation skills (experiential learning) to make learning more engaging
Presentation Skills (Friday, February 5th, 1:00 - 4:30 pm)
- Techniques that improve presentation skills
- When and how to use visuals to increase your effectiveness
- How to elicit involvement/interaction from participants
- How to manage challenging participants
- How to effectively field questions from participants.
Needs Assessment
Jennifer Webster
Business Strategies
Salem, Oregon
ejswebster@businessstrategies.us
Jennifer Webster, PhD, is the principal of Business Strategies, Inc., and provides consulting services in the areas of strategic planning, facilitation, team and leadership development, process analysis, and curriculum development. She provides services in both the private and public sector. Her range of clients includes; Sprint Corporation, PacifiCorp, IBM, Mentor Graphics, Goodwill, Department of Human Services, Oregon State Legislature, Oregon Department of Revenue, and the Tuality Healthcare. She also teaches at Oregon State University and Portland State University in their graduate schools of education. She moved to Oregon nine years ago from Kansas City where Sprint Corporation employed her as an educational consultant.
Course Design
Lenny Borer
Portland, Oregon
lenny@lennyborer.com
Lenny has been involved in training and development since the 1970s. He specializes in training, facilitation and custom programs.
Lenny has a MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon and a BS in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds multiple certification including: Blessing/White Certification in Helping Others Succeed, Blessing/White Certification in Managing Personal Growth, He is also a certified provider for the DISC system.
Training Methodologies
Dan Vetter, CPLP
Vetter Solutions
Portland, Oregon
dan@vettersolutions.com
Dan has over 30 years experience in training design and delivery. For 12, years, he worked inside a Fortune 500 company facilitating workshops for thousands of participants on topics including: leadership, communication, business presentations, customer service, teamwork, process improvement, and quality.
In 1994 Dan founded VETTER SOLUTIONS with the motto: Organizations run better with VETTER. After two decades of designing and delivering LIVE training sessions, during the last 10 years, the company has focused on designing and developing custom e-learning courses for a variety of corporate, public and non-profit clients.
Throughout his career Dan has been actively involved with ATD in building the skills of training professionals. He was the 2003 President for the ATD Cascadia Chapter in Portland, Oregon. In addition to running his e-learning design company, he serves as an adjust faculty for Portland State University where he teaches instructional design.
Presentation Skills
Jillian Douglas
Idea Learning Group
Portland, Oregon
jillian@idealearninggroup.com
Jillian Douglas is co-founder and chief learning officer of Idea Learning Group, a women-owned, creative learning firm that designs custom engaging learning experiences for businesses to educate and communicate with their employees.
Program Details
- Sessions will be held virtually over 2 days February 4th & 5th 2021.
- Limited to 30 participants.
- Zoom Links will be sent out prior to each session.
- Please reach out to the ATD Cascadia office if you are in need of scholarship assistance.
Additional Information
- Online registration is available until February 1st.
- Discounted registration is available for our partner organizations (ICF, NSA, ODN, SHRM only).
- Multiple registrations? Contact the office at 503-579-1552 or info@tdcascadia.org.
- Need a refund? Send an email to info@tdcascadia.org by the early bird deadline of January 21st. No refunds or credits for future events given after that time. Substitutions allowed at any time (with price adjustment for nonmembers).
Recertification Credits
CPLP (estimated 12 hours)
CPLPs earn one recertification point/credit for each physical hour of continuing education within one’s current role/job or involving a new experience or content. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any paperwork required by National ATD. Visit the CPLP Website for complete information.
HRCI and SHRM
This program may be eligible for self-certification for HRCI and SHRM recertifications credits. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any paperwork required by either HRCI and SHRM. Visit either site at HRCI website or SHRM website for more information.
