Various factors related to the learners who participate in training can impact the training. Identifying factors such as job functions, training needs, and motivation of learners early in the training process can help lay the foundation for effective training.
Strategies and Methods
- Conduct assessment to identify factors of potential learners that may impact training
- Determine relevant characteristics of potential learners
- Current skill levels, knowledge, and abilities
- Preferred modes of training
- Learning styles
- Culture
- Language
- Determine job functions of potential learners
- Determine training/competency needs of potential learners
- Assess motivation of learners
- Determine whether training:
- Supports an immediate need or has immediate application
- Helps with career advancement or long-term career goals
- Meets continuing education requirements
- Is being taken for professional interest or for practical use
- Is mandatory or voluntary
- Include questions on motivation if potential learners are being surveyed to assess training needs
- Assess likely time potential learners have available for training and other possible constraints
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