ASTD Education Programs

Essentials of Adobe Captivate 6: An Introduction

This interactive virtual classroom workshop provides expert guidelines to make online learning the best it can be. Participants will be guided through best practice scenarios regarding recording, adding interactivity, and working with audio. More »

Essentials of Adult Learning

This workshop answers the questions that should guide the design and delivery of workplace training, such as: How do we motivate the adult learner? How long should a lecture be? How do I accommodate different learning styles? What is the best duration of a training session 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours? And much more. More »

Essentials of Articulate Studio

Learn the basics of creating self-paced training programs with Articulate Studio 09 in this engaging, hands-on workshop. After completing three 90-minute live sessions, you will be able to create a program that incorporates audio, interactions, quizzes, and video straight from your PowerPoint materials. Though this program will focus primarily on use of Presenter, all Studio 09 applications will be covered. More »

Essentials of Camtasia Studio 8: An Introduction

This one-day live, online workshop provides a high-level introduction to Camtasia Studio 7, a software package that allows you to quickly and easily create high-quality training and sales videos for mobile devices and the Web. More »

Essentials of Coaching SMEs to Facilitate Learning

Subject-matter experts (SMEs) often have little or no experience designing and delivering effective learning opportunities. They may find it intimidating and fraught with challenges, yet we frequently rely on them to share their knowledge. This workshop will explore methods to uncover your SMEs issues and concerns and learn techniques to help themexcel. Discover the critical role you play in making sure learning happens for your target audiences. More »

Essentials of Developing a Mentoring Program

In this online workshop, you will be equipped with the tools to design your own mentoring program based on industry best practices and the needs of your organization. More »

Essentials of Developing Case Studies

The Essentials of Developing Case Studies online workshop will provide a step-by-step approach to guide you in designing and developing custom case studies for their learning programs. As a part of the program, youll have an opportunity to write a case study example and if you want to, share it in the final session to gain feedback. More »

Essentials of Evidence-Based Training

How much resource is your training organization wasting on training myths? Based on her forthcoming ASTD Press book, Evidence-Based Training, Dr. Ruth will lead you on a tour of brain-based learning to include the latest research on the best use of visuals, words, and engagement during learning. Whether you are a facilitator, course designer, or training manager, and whether you work in classroom or e-learning or both, attend this interactive online workshop to sort out fiction from facts More »

Essentials of Experiential Learning and Simulations

Join Ken Spero in the exploration of experiential learning and simulations and learn how to train participants in new ways and on a restricted budget. More »

Essentials of Flash for E-Learning Designers

Adobe Flash has two distinct audiences: the hardcore programmer/developer and the creative designers. As an instructional designer or e-learning designer, where does that place you? Rapid E-Learning software relies on Flash and Flash elements to add interactivity, but most high-quality e-learning courses are built entirely in Flash. Where do you begin learning? This online workshop covers creating and animating graphics, buttons and movie symbols; designing a custom interface using tools available within Flash; programming foundation ActionScript 3.0 to create interactions, navigation and communication elements; and creating a Flash-based online learning course using both design and programming best practices. More »