Full course description
Course summary:
In this course, you will learn effective training techniques and basic principles of adult learning in order to develop successful orientation and training programs.
Orientation to the organization and the job plays a critical role at the start of a new hire's experience with your organization. Creating an effective learning environment that respects the experiences your participants bring to the classroom is vital to starting out on the right foot. This course will help you to engage people from the very beginning with fun and effective training tools.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Recognize the importance of a good first impression.
- Determine the critical elements of effective employee training.
- Engage adult learners using grounded learning principles.
Recommended background:
No additional background knowledge or skills are required for this course.
Course topics include:
- Starting Off Right
- Preparing Effective Training
- Adult Learning
- Working with External Providers
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Interactive practice activities
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University, using content from Velsoft.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.