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Training the "Trainers"

TDS is a recognized leader in the development of an organization's "training" professionals, from the full-time Training Manager to the part-time on-the-job trainer. TDS has developed training materials and job-aids to support the many different roles the organizational trainer undertakes in this rapidly changing and most competitive global marketplace.

On-Site Cost: This is the cost for course presentation at your location. The cost includes student materials for maximum class size, teaching materials and instructor(s).

Title	Duration (Days)	Class Size	Delivery Type	On-Site Cost
3-P's Presentation Workshop	3	12	Instructor	$6,840
This course teaches the participant how to plan, prepare and present material in an effective manner in both the classroom and boardroom environment. Topics include the proper use of visual aids including slides, transparencies and flip charts as well as appropriate body language, dress, voice and diction in delivering information to a diversified group. Techniques dealing with anxiety and nervousness are also addressed in this dynamic and activity oriented-workshop. Throughout the workshop, each participant will make several presentations to practice learned skills.
The Interactive Instructor	2	10	Instructor	$5,394
Participants will learn how to engage the audience during presentations and workshops, thereby shifting delivery from lecture to interactive instruction. Attendees will learn techniques and methods to foster open and meaningful discussion, manage disruptive and confrontational participants and how to use games and activities that support workshop learning objectives. The workshop features interactive instruction, individual and group activities and two videotaped sessions with performance improvement feedback. The comprehensive learner's manual provided each participant will serve as a handy reference back on the job.
On-The-Job Trainer Workshop	1	14	Instructor	$3,594
This is a fundamental course on teaching others what you know. It is designed for the subject matter expert (SME) assigned the responsibility of conducting new and refresher employee training while working the job. Participants will learn and have an opportunity to practice verbal communication skills, the six-step process for teaching others, and how to adjust training to accommodate the three different learning styles: auditory, visual and kinesthetic. During the course, each attendee will discover how he/she learns and how that influences the way they teach.
Instructional Systems Design (ISD)	3	14	Instructor	$9,594
This workshop teaches the application of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodology. The intended audience is subject matter experts (SMEs) responsible for Job Task Analysis (JTA), course design and development, and/or the creation of evaluation instruments. The workshop emphasizes the analysis, design, and evaluation steps of the ISD model and utilizes interactive instruction to teach and reinforce the content. The training manual for the workshop serves as a comprehensive reference guide following training.
Test Construction	2	14	Instructor	$5,394
The focus of this test-writing workshop is evaluation of the learner (What do they know?). Participants will learn to develop test items (questions) and to compile those items to formulate a written test instrument that achieves maximum reliability and validity. Attendees will also be taught how to develop and when to use True and False, Multiple Choice, Matching and Essay questions to determine the knowledge of an individual. The course begins with a brief overview of learning objectives, a required component for test construction. Simulation and/or demonstration as an evaluation tool are not taught in this workshop (See Evaluator Workshop).
Evaluator Workshop	1	14	Instructor	$3,594
This course teaches the tools and techniques required to evaluate knowledge and skill mastery using valid, objective, and reliable oral, demonstration and/or simulation methods. Participants will learn how to: set the stage for evaluation, use effective questioning techniques and manage non-verbal communication that can influence qualification results. They will also learn effective feedback techniques for use during the debrief session that follows each evaluation. The course is designed for individuals assigned the responsibility of conducting technical skill qualification or certification examinations for business or regulatory reasons.Note: Course material (Facilitator Guide and Student Workbooks) can be purchased for use within your own organization.
Job Task Analysis	2	14	Instructor	$5,394
This workshop is intended for the subject matter expert (SME) responsible for Job Task Analysis (JTA) in the workplace. Attendees will be taught the tools and techniques required to: define a job, collect the tasks associated with a job and analyze the data collected. The analysis areas include safety, knowledge/skills and Job Aid determination (Is a procedure required for consistent and reliable performance of the task in question?). The training manual for this workshop serves as a comprehensive reference guide back on the job. Pre and post workshop activities are required.
eLearning "The Foundation"	Lunch and Learn	14	Instructor	$1,794
This presentation and discussion will introduce and describe primary eLearning components, the typical system architecture and the vocabulary necessary to discuss eLearning in the workplace. Issues such as initial planning and costing as well as system maintenance are also addressed. You will learn through actual case studies how companies have implemented and are now using eLearning within their organizations. This Roundtable was developed in conjunction with TDS partners Cisco, Centra and Signify to provide our clients with the latest developments in eLearning technology.
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