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The Benefits of Virtual Instructor Led Training

Posted by Rachael Jones on Apr 20, 2022 9:30:00 AM

The Benefits of Virtual Instructor Led Training (ViLT)

Modern technologies make virtual training easier, less expensive, and as effective as in-classroom training. 

We're here to help make those benefits a little clearer. We're experts in distance learning and want to share the key learning advantages of the virtual classroom with our prospective clients. 

Whatever you need to teach your employees, whenever you need to do it, virtual training can be the way to go. Ready to learn more about how virtual training can help to improve your business? Then keep reading!

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Topics: virtual training, virtual training tips, vilt, virtual instructor led training, virtual training teams, vilt trainers, vilt training tips, prepare vilt, Virtual Training Interactive, Virtual Instructor Led training Best Practices, hiring a virtual instructor, virtual producer, virtual class

Why a Training Needs Assessment is Important?

Posted by Rachael Jones on Apr 13, 2022 9:30:00 AM

Why a Training Needs Assessment is Important?

 

Great companies are always evolving. When it comes to growing your business, many changes require the reskilling of your workforce. 

One way to do this is through a training needs assessment (TNA). TNA is the evaluation of training requirements based on a comparison of the current skills and competencies of your staff versus the projected needs of your organization. Here are some specific reasons why a training needs assessment is important.

 

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Best Training Companies | TrainingFolks receives Horizon Award's

Posted by Rachael Jones on Apr 6, 2022 9:30:00 AM

Best Training Companies | TrainingFolks Receives Horizon Award

TrainingFolks Wins at the 20th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards Competition!

TrainingFolks is a leading global corporate training and development company committed to providing learning solutions, consulting and contingent workforce services to help clients address key business challenges.

Indianapolis, IN USA – March 14, 2021

The Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition, has announced the 2021 award winners to highlight this year’s “best of the best” in interactive media production.

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A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer

Posted by Rachael Jones on Mar 23, 2022 9:30:00 AM

A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer

 

While the creation of learning events may seem fairly easy, there are several things that a good instructional designer will be able to accomplish that a person with even the most skilled expertise might miss.

Some might argue that someone who isn’t an expert would likely be able to represent the subject that needs to be taught. 

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Topics: instructional designers, instructional designer services, instructional design companies, instructional design company, instructional design consultant, contract Instructional designer, instructinal designer, contract instructor, A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer

Get our most popular FREE training tools from Q1, 2022

Posted by Rachael Jones on Mar 16, 2022 9:30:00 AM

Our most popular FREE training tools from Q1, 2022

 

 

2022 has started off with continual change, as companies still define the future of work for their employees. With these changes, there has been an increased desire to provide in-person instruction, while virtual learning continues to remain popular.

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Topics: contract trainers, facilitator, facilitators, contract training consultants, how to hire contract trainers, new employee orientation, contract training teams, LMS, facilitation, checklist, employee onboarding, employee onboarding process, lms learning portal, contract trainer success, global contract trainers, Success Employee Onboarding, virtual contract trainer

When Do I Need an Instructional Designer's Skill Sets?

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

When Do I Need an Instructional Designer's Skill Sets?

Instructional Design is the art of creating an environment and materials that create a learning environment designed to successfully facilitate your learning outcomes.

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Elevate Your Adobe Connect Online Classroom with Contract Virtual Producers

Posted by Rachael Jones on Mar 2, 2022 9:30:00 AM

Elevate Your Adobe Connect Online Classroom: Contract Virtual Producers

Whether your virtual training is for onboarding, implementation of new technology or training intended to educate or clarify necessary content for attendees, virtual training in Adobe Connect online classroom can be a fantastic way to educate your team.

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Topics: vilt, Adobe Connect, virtual producer, staffing virtual producer, virtual training producer, Designing virtual instructor led training, Adobe Connect Online Classroom, online classroom

Onboarding: Upskill Your Workforce with Virtual Contract Trainers

Posted by Rachael Jones on Feb 23, 2022 9:30:00 AM

Onboarding New Employees: Upskill Your Global Workforce with Virtual Contract Trainers

 

When onboarding new employees, it's imperative that you take the time to make sure they fully understand how to succeed in your business. When you set people up for success, they'll be more likely to live up to your expectations.

One of the best ways to develop an employee onboarding process is to work with a virtual contract trainer. You can ramp up your onboarding process without taxing your current employees. Read on to learn more about the benefits of onboarding and how using a contract trainer can make the task easier and more effective.

 

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Topics: contract trainers, new employee orientation, onboarding, employee onboarding, onboarding new employees, new employee onboarding checklist, Virtual Employee Onboarding, virtual contract trainer, neo, orientation training, orientation

User Adoption: Strategies for Successful Software Implementation

Posted by Rachael Jones on Feb 16, 2022 9:30:00 AM

User Adoption: Strategies for Successful Software Implementation

Bringing in new technology or updating technology platforms can mean higher productivity rates, increased capabilities, and general improvements in just about every company. But before you can see any of these benefits, new technology must be adopted successfully for it to deliver any of the positive outcomes it may have promised. Pinpointing exactly how to define successful user adoption training usually focuses on the desired outcome: increased productivity.

While rolling out new technology may ultimately lead to greater productivity, solid change management, training and support plan should be implemented to ensure that employees are comfortable with the new technology and can utilize it effectively. When user adoption is low or slow, new technologies can create lag times in productivity, low morale and ultimately may impact a company's bottom line. To avoid potential problems when new technologies are introduced, it is vital to create a solid user adoption strategy – let's get started on some top tips!

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How Does a Virtual Training Producer Elevate Your Virtual Classroom?

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

How Does a Virtual Training Producer Elevate Your Virtual Classroom?

 

The Virtual Training Producer role is becoming more and more important for corporate training programs. A good virtual producer is responsible for the overall success of your event from a technical standpoint. A virtual producer can be worth their weight in gold - aiding before, during and after your training.

They are there to support the training facilitator, participants, and the technology to ensure your training program is engaging and goes off without a hitch. 

 

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Topics: corporate training program, virtual training, corporate training programs, virtual instructor lead, virtual classroom, corporate training partnership, virtual producer, staffing virtual producer, virtual training producer, virtual class, successful virtual classroom environment

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