• Trends
• Roles
• Terminology
• Areas of Expertise
• Project
• Adult Learning
• Self Assessment
  

2. Human Performance Improvement

• HPI Models
• Define difference between training and performance
• Needs assessment
• Root Cause
• Asking Questions
• Success Factors Training and Performance
• Outcomes vs. Processes (expectations), differentiate between the two
• HPI Tools
• Understanding and identifying Performance Gaps
• Customers / Stakeholders (who they are, what they want)
• Bibliography, Key Terms, Info-line, Resource

3. Instructional Design

Instructional Design Methodology, Performance objectives, Decisions - what decisions do you need to make, scoping

• ADDIE
• Training Design Document (how to develop, template)
• Rapid Instructional Design
• Adult Learning Influences
• Learning Objectives (how to write) and Test Development
• Performance Measures
• Learning Domains (Interpersonal, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective)
• Sequencing (content flow)
• Bibliography, Key Terms, Info-line, Resources

4. Blended Learning & Materials Development 

E-learning, Participant / Instructor Materials, Distance Learning Delivery Strategies

• What are learning technologies?
• Strengths and Weaknesses of different methodologies
• How instructional design applies to on-line learning
• Authorware (e-learning tools available)
• Exercises (Experiential, Activity based, Ice Breakers)
• Creating instructor guides, participant guides, power point, job aids
• Learning Styles (Kolb and Other Practitioners)
• Instructional methods (panel, focus group, case study, simulation, fish bowl)
• Selection of media
• Bibliography, Key Terms, Info-line, Resources