American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Cascadia Chapter Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington
 
    
     
 
   
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This Program at a Glance
April 27 - 28, 2006
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Call or email the ASTD office to register.
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Program Description

 


Professional Development
April 27 - 28, 2006

Fundamentals of Training

Overview

The Cascadia Chapter presents our popular Fundamentals of Training series now in a two-day format. 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

April 27
8:30 am - Noon		 Needs Assessment

Brooke Barnes

 

 

  • 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
April 27
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
April 28
8:30 am - Noon		 Training Methodologies

Larry Ferguson
Compass Consulting

 

 

  • 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
April 28
1 - 4:30 pm

Presentation Skills

Mark Christensen
LearningPoint

 

 

  • 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
   
 

Core Competencies in this Program
(based on National ASTD Competency Model for Learning and Performance)

  • Designing Learning
  • Delivering Training
  • Measuring and Evaluating
   
Details
Date Thursday and Friday
April 27 - 28, 2006
Time 8:30 am - 4:30 pm both days
Location

Central Oregon Community College
Boyle Education Center Boardroom
2700 NW COllege Way
Bend, OR 97701

Please park in the lower lot behind Boyle Center.

Our thanks to COCC for hosting these sessions at their facility.

For directions, use www.mapquest.com.
Cost Chapter Members $50 per session or $175 for all 4 (by Apr 5)
$55 per session or $195 for all 4 (after Apr 5)
Others $55 per session or $195 for all 4 (by Apr 5)
$60 per session or $215 for all 4 (after Apr 5)
Credit Add $50 to the appropriate price listed above.
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 the program 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 KTBA and for others is KTBA.

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 is an elective for the PSU Training Certification program.
To Register

Call or email the ASTD office to register.

All sessions limited to 30 registrants.

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