Key Elements of a Successful Training Program

The dynamic role of the trainer in the corporate world is facing many of the same obstacles  K-12 teachers have faced in recent years. There is a greater need than ever for quality education of employees, but often the budgets allotted to produce are declining. 

To run your learning program on a tight budget, you’re going to need a plan. Not just any plan –one that ties together your business objectives and your training strategy. Proper planning of how to train employees has major benefits and enables your team to develop the skills they need to better represent your business. 

The first thing to think about when planning your employee training is the outcome. What are the goals and objectives you want to hit? These might include: 

The next step is to decide how to train your employees.  

• Who should do the training? 
• Where should it take place? 
• What method of training will you use? 
• How will you evaluate training effectiveness? 

When employees who are eager to learn are trained, they become more successful in their roles, which ultimately benefits your organization. So, evaluating employees after training offers a good way to measure success.  

Here are four key metrics to measure. 

1. Reaction – are employees pleased with the training? 
2. Retention – how much information is being absorbed by the learner? 
3. Behavior – actions speak louder than words, has the learner’s behavior changed? 
4. Results – can you measure any results that came from the training program? 

 My 8th-grade math teacher made learning fun with a planned approach. By planning your training outcomes, you create a better learner experience and ensure that learners get the information they need. This leads to a better understanding and the success of your employees and your business.