Acquire training & development competencies with ATDChi's state-of-the-art certificate program.

Are You?

• Looking for formal instruction in the training or instructional design field?
• A trainer or designer thinking about best practices, the correct approach to needs analysis, or effective evaluation methods?
• New to the field and seeking knowledge about standard models and techniques used to develop worthwhile training?
• Looking to develop a network of peers in the field?

If so, the Workplace Learning & Performance Institute is for you.

To be effective, it is important for professionals in the field of learning and performance to know and apply methods and techniques in instructional design, facilitation, human performance improvement, blended learning, and evaluation. The curriculum contains key components of ATD’s workplace learning and performance model.

The seven-module course runs over an eight-week period (Saturdays), and each week you will learn and receive useful tools, practical exercises and hands-on training from experts in each topic. In addition, you will be assigned a project coach with industry experience and expertise. Your project coach will provide you with guidance and feedback while you develop a final project. After completing all seven sessions and the final project, you will receive a certificate of completion and 30 credit hours of PHR or SPHR recertification.

What will you learn?

• Current learning and performance techniques, models, and methods
• Appropriate uses for e-learning
• Needs analysis techniques for diagnosing organizational problems
• Diagnostic tools to determine best approach for training
• Levels of measurement and evaluation
• Delivery/facilitation techniques
• Methods for developing training materials

Course Modules

You can choose to attend all 7 modules or select one or more of modules would supplement your current knowledge base and experience.

Modules include:

1. Training and Development Profession
2. Human Performance Improvement
3. Instructional Design
4. Blended Learning and Materials Development
5. Training Delivery
6. Evaluating Learning Impact
7. Final Project and Certificate

WLPI Module Objectives.

WLPI Module Outlines.

What Makes This Unique?

This institute is enhanced by instructors who have a diverse spectrum of background, styles and academics. The instructors consist of consultants and in-house practitioners with an established track record. In addition, each class has access to an advisor whose purpose is to provide coaching before, during and following the course.

Questions? For more information about WLPI, contact: Sarah Frost Co-Director scfrost.atdchi@gmail.com Linda Schettko Co-Director l.schettko@gmail.com

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