Training Design Factors: Key Questions
Consider these questions to evaluate and prepare the appropriate training
delivery method. In order to fully evaluate and select the best training delivery method, review
all questions in each of the Training Factors.
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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO
ACCOMPLISH? |
What domain of learning is being targeted: knowledge,
skills or attitude/behavior? |
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Does this training seek to change a behavior,
including the manner in which people's emotions, feelings, and attitudes are
brought into play? |
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Will the training teach a skill that requires
practice and can be measured? |
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES FACTOR |
What are the desired outcomes of this training? |
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Upon completion of this training, what should
a participant be able to know and do? |
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CONTENT FACTORS
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How much research might be needed to ensure the
content will be relevant, timely, and up-to-date? |
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How long/over what length of time might the training
content be relevant? |
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What expertise will be needed to develop the
course content? (Does the expertise exist internally or will it be necessary
to hire additional assistance?) |
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COURSE LIFETIME
FACTORS |
How often will the training be offered in
a given year? |
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Will the training be offered regularly or
intermittently? |
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How will the training be kept up-to-date? |
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DESIGN NEEDS |
Is this a new training? |
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Is there an existing training that needs to
be updated? |
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Is there a training designer on staff or will
one need to be hired? |
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How much development time will it take to
design the training? |
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Will a handbook need to be created or updated? |
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Will permission to use material need to be
acquired? |
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PARTICIPANT
FACTORS |
What is the total anticipated number of participants? |
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How many participants are expected to receive
the training in the first year? |
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Do expected participants have experience with
the topic? |
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Do expected participants have experience with
the technology? |
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INTANGIBLE FACTORS |
How will participants be inspired to enjoy and apply the learning? |
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In what way can diversity be kept in mind in all aspects? |
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How will different learning styles be incorporated? |
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How will you ensure that creativity and laughter are possible? |
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In what ways will you keep adult learning theory in mind? |
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EVALUATION FACTORS |
What needs to be measured? |
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Has a base line been established for measuring? |
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Will participants be tested? How? |
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Are there any prerequisites for this training? |
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Is there an existing training evaluation or
does one need to be developed? |
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RESOURCES FACTORS |
Instructor |
How many instructors are needed? |
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Will training be needed for instructors? |
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How much time will the instructor or presenter
need to prepare to teach this training? |
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Is there travel involved for the instructor?
Hotel costs? Meals? |
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Space/Location |
Is there existing space? Will it need
to be changed in any way? |
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How much space is needed? How many rooms are
needed? |
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Will learners be in one location only? |
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Will participants work in their own space/at
their own computers? |
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Time |
How many hours is this training? |
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Will the training be taught in segments? (For
example, will the training be taught in one-hour segments, once per week, for
many weeks?) |
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Cost |
Will space need to be rented? |
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Is there an instructor on staff or will one
need to be hired? |
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Is there a course designer on staff or will
one need to be hired? |
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Will handouts, supporting documentation, and
instructor materials be produced in-house or at a cost from a vendor? |
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Will existing software or computers be used
as is, or will they need to be upgraded or purchased? |
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Subject Matter Expert
(SME) |
Does the training require an expert in a field
to provide information to the designer/trainer? |
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Is there someone in-house to provide subject
expertise? |
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How much research might be needed to ensure
the content will be relevant, timely, and up-to-date? |
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Equipment/Software/Technology |
Is new software needed to develop the training
or materials? |
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Will existing software need to be upgraded? |
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What presentation equipment will be needed?
(computers, video, microphones, TV) |
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What is the room setup? (tables, chairs,
podium, slide screen, projector, etc.) |
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Are there complex installations requiring
technical expertise? |
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Will participants need access to specific
kinds of technology during this training? |
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Administrative Staff |
Who will help with copying, slide creation,
technical support? |
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How will communication with participants be
handled? |
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