American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Cascadia Chapter Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington
 
    
     
 
   
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October 20 - 21, 2005
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Please call for availability. Space limited to 25.

Program Description

 


Professional Development
October 20 - 21, 2005

Fundamentals of Training

Overview

The Cascadia Chapter presents our popular Fundamentals of Training series. The sessions are specially geared towards those new in the training field who need an overview of these subjects.

Hundreds of Oregon and southwest Washington professionals have built their training skills in this hands-on 4-session series. If you are new to the training profession or just wish a refresher in certain skill areas, then this series is for you!

Fundamentals of Training is offered cooperatively by ASTD-Cascadia Chapter and Portland State University (PSU) School of Extended Studies. Each session is 3 hours in length and will be 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.

Course Content

Thursday Morning
8:30 am - Noon		 Needs Assessment

Arty Trost
Organizational Dynamics

 

  • Why and when to perform a needs assessment
  • Steps in developing a needs assessment
  • Five data collection methods for needs assessments
  • Selection considerations when choosing a needs assessment method/s
  • Analyzing the results and developing the report
Thursday Afternoon
1 - 4:30 pm		 Course Design

Jennifer Webster
Business Strategies

 

 

  • 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
Friday Morning
8:30 am - Noon		 Training Methodologies

Dan Vetter
Vetter Solutions

 

 

  • 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

 

Friday Afternoon
1 - 4:30 pm		 Presentation Skills

Mark Christensen
Learning Point

 

 

  • Analyze skill models for presenters
  • Assess personal presentation style
  • Identify techniques that improve presentation style
  • Use technology to increase your effectiveness
  • Gaining participation through asking questions
  • Tips and tricks for improving delivery
Details
Date Thursday and Friday, October 20 - 21, 2005
Time 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location

Central Oregon Community College
Boyle Education Center, Boardroom
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR  97701

Click here for directions and parking information.

Please park in the lower parking lot behind Boyle Center.

For directions, use www.mapquest.com.
Cost Chapter Members $40 per session or $140 for all 4 (by 5 pm Oct 5)
$45 per session or $160 for all 4 (by 5 pm Oct 5)
Others $45 per session or $160 for all 4 (after Oct 5)
$50 per session or $180 for all 4 (after Oct 5)
Credit $190 / $210
(price the same at any time)
Refunds Refunds are allowed if a written cancellation is received in the ASTD office at least two days prior to a specific session. No refunds are given after a specific session starts. Refunds for those electing the credit option cannot be given after the second session.
Credit To obtain the one hour of credit, you must register for all four sessions and then add $50 to that cost. The course number for credit for ASTD chapter members is K2693F and for others is K2694F.

To receive credit, you must attend all 4 sessions 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 is an elective for the PSU Training Certification program.
To Register Please call for availability. Space limited to 25.
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