This comprehensive videotape-based training program consists of 14 modules (14 videotapes) that train students to become trainers, including how to develop, deliver, and evaluate a training program.

The Elements of Effective Training


Planning for Effective Training


Developing and Writing Training Objectives


Learning: How it Occurs


Instructing to Facilitate Learning


Methods for Teaching Skills


Methods for Teaching Information


Principles of Visual Training


Using Visual Aids Effectively


Measuring Instructional Effectiveness


Developing and Using Lesson Plans


On-the-Job Training


Teaching Your First Class


Administering the Training Program

• Starting the Course
• Assessing Student Skills and Attitudes
• Training Philosophy
• The Training Process

• Identifying Training Need Symptoms
• Performing a Needs Analysis
• Job and Task Analyses

• Training Objectives
• Writing Objectives
• Using Objectives

• Principles of Adult Education
• The Learning Process
• Learner Profiles

• Facilitating Learning
• The Presentation Stage
• The Feedback Stage
• The Adaptation Stage

• Guidelines for Teaching Skills
• Demonstrations
• Hands-On Practice
• Role Playing

• Preparing a Lecture
• Delivering a Lecture
• Question-and-Answer Sessions
• Group Discussions

• Visual Communication
• Selecting Visual Aids
• Visual Design

• Using Visual Aids
• Computers as Training Media
• Interactive Videodisc

• Evaluation Purposes
• Written Tests
• Performance Tests
• Reaction Sheets

• Elements of a Lesson Plan
• The Body of the Plan
• The Content Outline
• Completing the Plan

• Classroom Versus On-the-Job Training
• Approaches to On-the-Job Training
• Job Aids

• Preparation
• Instruction
• Following Up

• The Cost of Training
• Scheduling and the Training Environment
• Staff and Resources
• Program Evaluation and Revision