Explore key principles and processes of adult learning and training, with a focus on the participant as an adult learner, assessing trainer competencies, setting personal learning goals and clarifying values.

• Learn key principles and process of adult learning & training
• Reflect on yourself as the adult learner – trainer competencies, personal learning goals, and values clarification
• Recognize and manage factors outside of the learner – environment, learner-centered and experiential approaches
• Understand factors within the learner – learning style and other differences, motivation to learn

Part 1: Using a simple yet elegant model, you will learn about the factors that affect performance and be able to examine the needs assessment process and how it can be used in a variety of situations.

• Examine factors that affect performance
• Develop a needs assessment strategy to respond to a variety of situations
• Explore a range of data collection methods (organization audits, focus groups, nominal group technique, surveys and interviews)
• Use these tools in class and receive feedback on “live” application
• Learn how to apply all the above in the evaluation process

Part 2: In this session, we’ll explore a step-by-step process for designing performance-based learning that’s relevant, engaging, and grounded in instructional design principles.

• Design e-learning, e-classroom and classroom learning
• Design job aids and structured workplace learning
• Explore case studies for technical and interpersonal skills
• Complete a relevant design project of your choice

Part 1: This session is designed to set you on the path to becoming a master facilitator. Building on the concepts learned in Modules 1 and 2, you will be taught the skills to become a learner-centered facilitator.

• Increase interest, learning, motivation and accountability among participants
• Understand the phases of group development and how to respond as a leader
• Learn how to deal with conflict, how to give feedback constructively, how to read the symptoms of a group in trouble, and what to do about it
• Practise your facilitation skills in a safe, supportive environment
• Conduct a facilitated session with multiple attendees
• Properly set up the space for a facilitated session
• Identify and address common behavioural issues in the session
• Increase learner engagement by making it relevant to participants

Part 2: During this session you will learn why presentation skills matter in today’s information-saturated world. Our emphasis will be on in-person presentations, with some reflection on conversion to effective online presentations.

• Learn a proven seven-step process to guide you through presentation preparation and delivery
• Learn methods for making your presentations memorable and compelling
• Gain enough practice and feedback to fuel your ongoing development for years to come
• Engage in exercises to help you continue to build your confidence and sense of presence

Part 1: This session will provide you with all the basic skills required to design and build e-learning courses in Storyline 3 or 360. You’ll also learn how to design interactive, online courses that engage learners and accomplish stated learning objectives.

• Build a basic elearning course, based on storyboards, using Articulate Storyline 3 or 360
• Adapt the MCATD instructional design process for self-paced elearning
• Scope requirements for elearning courses based on real-life cases
• Learn best practices for writing elearning storyboards
• Create advanced interactions using variables, conditions and triggers
• Update course to comply with AODA accessibility requirements

Part 2 (blended format – part in-class, part on-line): This session explores the virtual classroom and the unique facilitation techniques that can be used to make learning most impactful in a virtual setting.

• Explore and adopt virtual facilitation best practices when hosting virtual classroom sessions
• Incorporate virtual classroom design principles into your training materials
• Navigate and explore features and functions of the WebEx Training Center
• Use the WebEx Training Center to deliver a 20-minute virtual classroom session on a topic of your choice

The choice of one of three rigorous practicum options provides an oppportunity to apply everything you have learned in a real-world situation of your selection. Individual coaching and mentoring by faculty provide the support needed to make the Practicum a uniquely valuable learning experience.

Completion of the Practicum is mandatory for the Masters Certificate in Adult Training and Development. The practicum fee is included with your program registration, however you must register your choice of the three options. Visit the Practicum web page for details and to register.