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EDU RDSN 120x120_ATD_SELF-PACED BADGE

Developing Content for Formal and Informal Learning

Use a blended approach to reach learners in the flow of their work.

This on-demand e-learning course is available online immediately after purchase. Within the course you will have the opportunity to personalize your learning by viewing videos, interacting with content, hearing from experts, and planning for your future. You will have access to the course(s) for 12 months from your registration date.

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On Demand
Credits: CEU 0.15
Level: Informed
Role(s): Trainer/Facilitator More
Language(s): English
Capability Area(s): Instructional Design

Pricing

$195
Member
$295
Nonmember
Course Info

The best organizations build a productive learning culture, and not all learning occurs through a formal learning event. Instructional designers play a role in this culture by creating opportunities for both formal and informal learning.

In this course you will learn proven techniques for developing different types of learning content.

Why You Should Attend:

  • Define the levels of professional learning.
  • Explore models for developing content for learning.... Read More

The best organizations build a productive learning culture, and not all learning occurs through a formal learning event. Instructional designers play a role in this culture by creating opportunities for both formal and informal learning.

In this course you will learn proven techniques for developing different types of learning content.

Why You Should Attend:

  • Define the levels of professional learning.
  • Explore models for developing content for learning.
  • Hear practitioners share their knowledge and experience.
  • Have access to an ATD expert facilitator within the course.

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What You Will Learn
  • Recall the two large categories of learning: formal and informal.
  • Explain the individual, group, and organizational levels of learning.
  • Describe proven techniques for developing content for learning.
  • Discuss models for developing content for learning.
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COURSE TOPICS
Topic 1: The Two Major Categories of Learning
Talent development professionals need to know how to incorporate formal and informal learning into their design. In this topic, you will learn more about these two categories of learning and the benefits they provide.
Topic 2: Levels of Learning Considerations
Talent development professionals should think holistically about the outcomes from a learning event. In this topic, you will learn to explain the individual, group, and organizational levels of learning.
Topic 3: Techniques for Structuring Content
Talent development professionals consider the entire experience for their learners. In this topic, you will learn what needs to happen before, during, and after training for your program to have the most success.
Topic 4: Considerations for Structuring Content
Talent development professionals can use various e-learning models to improve learning outcomes and enhance the learning process. In this topic, you will learn models for developing content for learning.
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Who Should Attend

This course is appropriate for those who have been asked to take on new duties and need to quickly upskill.

This course is also appropriate for those early in their career or making a career shift. This may include instructional designers, independent consultants, professional trainers or facilitators, or training coordinators.

Level: Informed
Roles: Trainer/Facilitator, Training/Talent Development Coordinator, Instructional Designer
Language: English
Facilitators
Karin Rex

Things To Know

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Full completion of the on-demand program within the 12-month access period is mandatory in order to receive CEUs. Participants who complete all aspects of the program will see their completion status reflected on their transcript in MyATD.

If applicable, a certificate will be issued through MyATD at the end of the program.

CREDITS

1.5 learning hours

0.15 CEUs awarded

This program is eligible for 1.5 professional development hours or recertification points from the ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) for the APTD or CPTD credential.

This program has been approved for 1.5 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrm.org/certification.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A laptop computer with Wi-Fi capability is recommended to access all on-demand courses. For the best learning experience, we suggest using the Chrome browser.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to log in and access the course in MyATD. Visit MyATD to check your course status and enrollment details, view credits, or download your certificate if applicable.

TRANSFERS/CANCELLATIONS

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