4MAT Defining Learning Outcomes Course

Step-by-step approach to conducting training needs analysis and defining clear outcomes. Here’s a common training design scenario: You are tasked with designing a training program to “improve communication”. The senior manager requesting the training feels strongly that conflict resolution skills need to be part of the program. You’ve got a 2-hour delivery time window for a program that will improve team communication (and morale). Where do you begin?

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Course objectives:

Use an easy-to-apply model to define measurable learning outcomes

conduct a Training Needs Analysis to determine training focus

Work with Subject-Matter-Experts to identify knowledge, skill and attitude differences between low- and high-performers

Use the Question Inventory to guide the Needs Analysis process

Determine how to measure the four key learning outcomes

Build a cohesive assessment strategy that guides the instructional design process

Link activity choice to learner outcomes

Build and assess an outcomes-based instructional design

You will learn how to:

Learn how to confidently lead the training needs analysis and outcome development process. Establish your credibility as a strategic performance development partner using the 4MAT performance analysis tools and outcomes framework that deliver measurable training ROI.

The ability to deliver quantifiable results on training investment is critical. Linking performance results to training begins with defining clear learning outcomes. In this session, we will explore a four-part model for defining learning outcomes. You will use this model to identify the results you are tasked with producing while linking the critical learner behaviors that will deliver this result. This hands-on session will give you an opportunity to apply the model to a common training scenario. By using the model provided, you will identify how to prioritize your time in the course design. You will also positively impact training results while significantly accelerating the design process.

All classes are held 11 am – 12:30 pm Central.

In this interactive workshop series, you will explore how to link assessment, outcome development and activity choice. Here’s what we will explore:

Session 1: Assessing the Need and Defining Outcomes

Identify the four critical learning outcomes that must be defined

Use the Question Inventory to guide the training needs analysis conversation with key stakeholders

Craft clear outcome statements which will guide the design process

Assess the performance shift needed to deliver the desired behavior result

Analyze which of the 4 Performance Barriers is linked to the successful transfer of learning

Session 2: Linking Activity Choice to Outcomes

Understand the 4MAT® basic design framework

Recognize how the four critical outcomes link to the design model

Identify the “Concept” that high performers get and learn how to transfer it to low performers

Identify the types of activities that work best to deliver each of the four outcomes

Filter content and activity choice by focusing on the critical “Performance Barrier”

Session 3: Assessing Your Design

Assess the impact of your training design using the 4MAT® design rubric

Review design samples created by fellow participants

Analyze and refine your design for higher impact with particular emphasis on Kirkpatrick’s Level 3 (Behavior) and Level 4 evaluation (Business Impact)

Included in your tuition: (Materials required for this online course will be delivered electronically)

3-Downloadable Participant Session Workbooks

Access to the online class forum

Online 4MAT Learning Type Measure®

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