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ASTD Essentials Series Online Workshops
Short instructor-led online workshops that provide timely, relevant, and convenient access to content needed to maintain a competitive advantage in today’s workplace.

Essentials of Adult Learning

Delve into the core principles of adult learning theory.

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Many of us become trainers without formal preparation for designing or delivering training to adult audiences. The workplace audience in particular presents unique challenges, such as time constraints, mandatory training requirements, and dispersed workforces. With a good grounding in what works for the adult-workplace learner, we can overcome what seems challenging and capitalize on the diversity of learning approaches in the 21st century.

  • Online3 sessions, 4.5 hours total
  • On-SiteFlexible dates & duration

Program Overview

This program will explain the principles of adult learning in the context of workplace implementation, providing tips for design as well as facilitation. In addition to “classic” theorists like Malcolm Knowles, you’ll discover new approaches to adult learning, capitalizing on new brain research and informal learning processes. 

In this workshop, you’ll work with your own content to identify easy ways to incorporate adult learning principles to your existing content and training processes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, you will be able to will be able to:

  • Understand the design and facilitation principles that appeal to the way adults take in and process information.
  • Apply the principles of adult learning to both groups and individuals.
  • Describe the four typical workplace learning outcomes and identify which ones you need your learners to achieve.
  • Look beyond traditional training methods to capitalize on the variety of learning mediums available today (web-based platforms, informal learning, etc.).
  • Motivate the adult learner and connect training to on-the-job performance.

Topics

  • Topic 1 - Adult Learning in Theory
  • Topic 2 - Adult Learning in Practice
  • Topic 3 - Outside the Boundaries of Adult Learning

Who Should Attend

This program is for trainers in all walks of life—from the newly appointed trainer to the seasoned pro who would like a deeper understanding of the theories and approaches used to connect with the adult, workplace audience.

What Participants Are Saying

Here's how our programs drive results.

  • Randi Puckett

    "I have taken classes from ASTD before and really enjoy the atmosphere they create, the superb trainers they choose, and their well-thought-out delivery format. ASTD caters to all different learning types and ensures the information isn't just presented, but that it is truly comprehended and able to be applied on the job."

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    Randi Puckett

    Randi Puckett
    Training and Development Lead
    Armed Forces Services Corporation

    5/5 Average Rating

    "I have taken classes from ASTD before and really enjoy the atmosphere they create, the superb trainers they choose, and their well-thought-out delivery format. ASTD caters to all different learning types and ensures the information isn't just presented, but that it is truly comprehended and able to be applied on the job."

Meet Our Facilitators

We've got the best in the industry
  • Nanette Miner

    Nanette Miner

    Dr. Nanette Miner is a nationally known author and consultant in the field of workplace learning.  As an instructional designer for over two decades, Nanette is unique in that she is able to design curriculum for all delivery mediums including the traditional classroom, asynchronous and synchronous eLearning, or a blend of all mediums.  She is the President and managing consultant for The Training Doctor, LLC.

    A popular speaker at industry and trade conferences, Dr. Miner is the author of The Accidental Trainer (Pfeiffer, 2006), co-author of Tailored Learning: Designing the Blend That Fits (ASTD, 2009), editor of How To Design For The Live Online Classroom: Creating Great Interactive and Collaborative Training Using Web Conferencing (Brandon Hall, 2005), contributed to the 2009 Pfeiffer Annual on Training, and has authored over 100 articles on various aspects of workplace learning. 

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    Nanette Miner

    Nanette Miner

    Dr. Nanette Miner is a nationally known author and consultant in the field of workplace learning.  As an instructional designer for over two decades, Nanette is unique in that she is able to design curriculum for all delivery mediums including the traditional classroom, asynchronous and synchronous eLearning, or a blend of all mediums.  She is the President and managing consultant for The Training Doctor, LLC.

    A popular speaker at industry and trade conferences, Dr. Miner is the author of The Accidental Trainer (Pfeiffer, 2006), co-author of Tailored Learning: Designing the Blend That Fits (ASTD, 2009), editor of How To Design For The Live Online Classroom: Creating Great Interactive and Collaborative Training Using Web Conferencing (Brandon Hall, 2005), contributed to the 2009 Pfeiffer Annual on Training, and has authored over 100 articles on various aspects of workplace learning. 

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Dates & Locations

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Oct 03-17, 2013

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