How to pick the right contract trainer?

Posted by Rachael Jones on Jan 5, 2022 9:30:00 AM

How to pick the right contract trainer?

When first starting out on a training project, we hear all too often clients say that they’d ideally like to use their internal trainers to do the job.

The problem is that many training departments are already operating at full capacity. Imagine an unscheduled project - like a new technology rollout or some other large change initiative! Your training department may struggle to keep up.

It’s important to know how to pick the right contract trainer so you can get the most out of your training investment and time spent. Since you are going to the effort of hiring a contract trainer, you want to ensure the person you hire has the right skills and expertise to deliver and manage effective training classes, both online and virtually.

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Top 5 Videos of 2021

Posted by Rachael Jones on Dec 15, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Top 5 Viewed Videos of 2021



As 2021 comes to a close, we've summarized our top 5 viewed videos of the year. So sit back, relax and enjoy! 

Our top videos of 2021 give us a good insight into what a lot of us were preoccupied with in the year, not surprisingly including Virtual Instructor Led Training, Training Needs Assessment and eLearning ranking high on the list.

 

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Topics: custom eLearning solution, virtual instructor led training, user adoption, corporate training partnership, training outsourcing, corporate training services, corporate training blog

Top 5 Blogs of 2021

Posted by Rachael Jones on Dec 8, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Top 5 Blogs of 2021



As we get ready to bid farewell to 2021, we've summarized our top 5 blogs of the year. Take a trip down memory lane, read one of the blogs you might have missed, or reacquaint yourself with some top tips!

Our top blogs of 2021 give us a good insight into what a lot of us were preoccupied with in the year, not surprisingly including Virtual Instructor Led Training, Training Needs Assessment  and eLearning ranking high on the list.


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Topics: custom eLearning solution, virtual instructor led training, eLearning services, eLearning authoring tools, user adoption, remote, training needs assessment, corporate training partnership, training outsourcing, corporate training services, working from home, work from home best practices, Custom eLearning Course Development, corporate training blog

How Virtual Instructor Led Training can help resolve Key Challenges

Posted by Rachael Jones on Nov 24, 2021 9:30:00 AM

How Virtual Instructor Led Training can help resolve Key Challenges

 

If the last few years have taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected! In the last 18 months, many companies had to quickly move their operations into the virtual world, and this change has left many employees and employers rethinking what it means to get 'back to work'. 

Moving everyday business and training to the virtual world has become the norm across many industries, and it is something that companies are looking to continue - either in a work from home, work from office of a combination of both. 

This has left many thinking, how can we plan Virtual Instructor Led Training that can effectively resolve our challenges? 

 

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Topics: virtual training, vilt, virtual training team, vilt trainers, vilt training tips, virtual training techniques, virtual training producer

Make your Virtual Instructor Led Training Interactive!

Posted by Rachael Jones on Nov 17, 2021 1:00:00 AM

Make your Virtual Instructor Led Training Interactive!

As the last 18 months have taught us, change in the workplace is never ending.

Our workplace environment continues to change and technology brings us new methods of meeting, working and learning. Because of this, many learning leaders are rethinking how they train their employees.

Don't panic, the traditional classroom training environment isn't dead, but learning leaders may need to reconsider or revisit learning plans it pertains to upcoming learning initiatives. Many companies are now focused on delivering a hybrid training plan with both in person and virtual training, with many wondering how can we make our Virtual Instructor Led Training more engaging and interactive? 

 

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Topics: virtual training, vilt, virtual instructor led training, vilt trainers, virtual training techniques, virtual training producer

Create Training That Works: Three Levels of Training Needs Assessment

Posted by Rachael Jones on Nov 10, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Create Training That Works: Three Levels of Training Needs Assessment


Have you ever felt like your company or team is missing something? You might not realize what that ‘something' is at first, but a training needs assessment (TNA) can help. A TNA is a critical step to assess the skills your organization needs, identify gaps between those skills and what training is required.

A Training Needs Assessment is the process to determine what an organization or individual needs in training. This could be anything from technical skills to soft skills. Training needs analysis is a process, not a product. There are three levels of training needs assessment.

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Skills to Include in Your Leadership Development Training

Posted by Rachael Jones on Nov 3, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Skills to Include in Your Leadership Development Training

Employees will look to their leadership team for advice, support, and guidance for anything that happens in the organization. Your leaders are the voice of your company, so it’s important to ensure that they are on the same page, know the organization's vision and have a clear understanding of its direction.


So, what should you include in your leadership development training plan to create a strong leadership team? We have listed a few of the most important elements of any leadership development training program.

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Topics: leadership development consultant, leadership development consultants, leadership development training, leadership development, leadership development program, effective leadership skills training, Leadership Development Training Plan

Planning your Leadership Skills Training and Development Goals

Posted by Rachael Jones on Oct 27, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Planning your Leadership Skills Training and Development Goals

Thoughtful leadership is a crucial ingredient in running practically any organization. With solid and practical leadership skills, you can make effective decisions, nurture employees’ talents, abilities and more importantly, help the whole company feel like they are part of a bigger goal.

Different organizations and businesses have their own cultures and practices when it comes to leadership, however; it is conventionally known that all leadership positions involve influence, and a Leadership Development training program can help.

 

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The Virtual Classroom: How to Design the Environment for Success

Posted by Rachael Jones on Oct 20, 2021 9:30:00 AM

The Virtual Classroom: How to Design the Environment for Success

Virtual classrooms are not just a nice to have these days but are becoming a necessity. A virtual classroom can be a great way to allow people across the country or even the world to have a consistent learning experience as if they were sitting next to each other in a traditional classroom.

However, designing an effective virtual classroom requires attention to details that are different from face-to-face classrooms.


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Topics: vilt, virtual instructor led training, vilt trainers, virtual classroom, virtual classroom training tips, virtual class, Best practices for a successful virtual classroom, successful virtual classroom environment

Best Practices for A Successful Virtual Classroom Environment

Posted by Rachael Jones on Oct 13, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Training Companies: Best Practices for A Successful

Virtual Classroom Environment

 

If this year has taught us anything, it is that we must be ready for last-minute changes; many training companies, learning institutions, and businesses had to pivot to virtual learning in a short time. Many of them, however, have decided to continue with their virtual classroom environment for their training needs.

But what are the best practices for a successful virtual classroom environment?

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Topics: virtual training, vilt, virtual classroom, virtual classroom training tips, virtual class, Best practices for a successful virtual classroom, successful virtual classroom environment

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