November 4 - 5, 2010
Fundamentals of Training
Ralph Hall, Lenny Borer, Dan Vetter, Karla Beck

Intended Audience
All four sessions are geared towards those new in the workplace learning field or for those who need an overview of these topics.

Overview
Fundamentals of Training is offered cooperatively by ASTD-Cascadia Chapter and Portland State University (PSU) Continuing Education Department (along with the Graduate School of Education). Each session is 3 hours in length and is facilitated by a highly skilled instructor for that specific session. You can register for each session separately or for the entire series.

Participants may receive 1 hour elective credit from PSU if they elect to pay a small additional fee, take all 4 sessions, and complete a required project. The lead instructor designed for this course will work with any students who take the course for credit. If you are planning on taking the series for credit, please read the information on credit registration at the end of this section.

Outcomes

Needs Assessment (November 4, 8:30 am - Noon)

• Introduce participants to the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) process
• Outline the importance of the TNA in developing training interventions to improve organization performance.
• Participants will engage in activities to share their knowledge in order to understand typical resistance to the needs process and to gain insights on various TNA data collection methods.
  

Course Design (November 4, 1 - 4:30 pm)

• Instructional design models
• Learning objectives
• How to sequence material
• Instructional design issues related to distance learning delivery methods
• Course evaluation principles
• Four levels of training evaluation

Training Methodologies (November 5, 8:30 am - Noon)

• Explore the when, why and how of 14 key training methods
• Use Dale's Cone of Experience to increase learning retention
• Utilize a variety of creative approaches to maximize learning
• Match training methods to learning objectives
• Kolb's experiential learning cycle
• Apply advanced facilitation skills (experiential learning) to make learning more engaging

Presentation Skills (November 5, 1 - 4:30 pm)

• Assess personal presentation style
• Identify techniques that improve presentation skills
• Working with visuals to increase your effectiveness
• Value of the "change up" approach
• How to elicit participation / interaction
• Effectively handling Q&A

Speakers

Needs Assessment
Ralph Hall
Columbia Ultimate
Vancouver, Washington

Course Design
Lenny Borer
Portland, Oregon

Training Methodologies
Dan Vetter
Vetter Solutions
Portland, Oregon

Presentation Skills
Karla Beck
Naturally Speaking

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CPLP Recertification Credit
CPLPs earn one recertification point/credit for each physical hour of continuing education within one’s current role/job or involving a new experience or content. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any paperwork required by National ASTD. CPLP Website.

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Alignment with National ASTD's
Workplace Learning Profession Competency Model
9 Areas of Expertise
Areas in BOLD will be addressed in this presentation.

1. Designing Learning
2. Improving Human Performance
3. Delivering Training
4. Measuring and Evaluating
5. Facilitating Organizational Change
6. Managing the Learning Function
7. Coaching
8. Managing Organizational Knowledge
9. Career Planning and Talent Management

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Alignment with Chapter Focus Areas
Four Focus Areas
Areas in BOLD will be addressed in this presentation.

		1. Professional Development
		2. Networking
		3. Business Opportunities
		4. Giving Back

Date
Thursday and Friday
November 4 - 5, 2010

Time
8 am for Checkin
8:30 am - 4:30 pm for Program

Location
Standard Insurance Center
Center Auditorium
900 SW 5th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204

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Cost
(prices go up after October 21)
Chapter Members and Partners: $50 per session or $175 for all 4 sessions
Others: $55 per session or $195 for all 4 sessions
Students: $10 reduction using promo code provided by the ASTD office.

Refreshments
On your own. Coffee and lunch available in various coffee shops and nearby restaurants.

Special Notes
None

Credit
To obtain the one hour of credit, you must register for and attend all four sessions and then add $55 to that cost. The course number for credit for ASTD chapter members is TBA and for others is TBA.

To receive credit, you must attend the entire two days and be prepared to do a paper as determined by the lead instructor. Students taking the course for graduate credit must take the course for a letter grade and must achieve at least a "B" grade in order to the credit to be transferable into the graduate program.

This course can be used as an elective in the PSU PACE program.

Cancellation Policy
To receive a refund, a written request (email) before the early bird date (listed above) must be received in the Chapter office.

Refunds not available after the program starts. Refunds for those electing the credit option cannot be given after the program starts.

Reasonable Accommodation
ASTD-Cascadia Chapter is committed to providing reasonable accommodations at all its functions. If additional accommodations are needed, please contact the Chapter office as far ahead as possible before an event.