Adult Learning: Applying Learning in the Workplace

Course Info

The most effective learning professionals seek to develop learning experiences that create behavior change and can be transferred to the work environment. Discover the relationship between learning and application, and learn how to focus on learning outcomes and involve all the key players. You will also be introduced to tools and strategies to assist you in helping learners apply newly acquired knowledge and skills on the job. You will have opportunities throughout the course to reflect on... Read More

The most effective learning professionals seek to develop learning experiences that create behavior change and can be transferred to the work environment. Discover the relationship between learning and application, and learn how to focus on learning outcomes and involve all the key players. You will also be introduced to tools and strategies to assist you in helping learners apply newly acquired knowledge and skills on the job. You will have opportunities throughout the course to reflect on your own learning and consider how to apply it to your work.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

Create effective learning experiences your learners can apply on the job.

Increase workplace performance through practice and applicable learning experiences.

Hear practitioners share their knowledge and experience facilitating the application of learning.

This course is part of the Adult Learning Certificate program. Enroll in the full certificate program to gain a comprehensive mastery of planning, designing, and developing impactful learning for an adult audience, or decide later after taking this course whether to pursue the certificate. Read Less

What You Will Learn

Classify options for learning beyond the traditional classroom environment.
Recognize learning needs when selecting learning options.
Recognize connections among learning objectives, intended learning outcomes, and learning options.
Examine factors that promote learning and knowledge retention.
Apply strategies for extending learning beyond the classroom environment.

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Applying Learning in the Workplace

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Adult Learning Certificate

Reach your adult learners where they are with best practices and proven techniques.

COURSE TOPICS

Topic 1: What is the Relationship between Learning and Application?

After a learning experience, you want learners to apply what they have learned in order to improve at their jobs.

Topic 2: Who is Involved with Facilitating Application of Learning?

There are a variety of roles that can support the successful application of learning. Encourage them to get involved!

Topic 3: What are Factors that Support Application of Learning?

Think about cultural, generational, and skill level differences and what they mean for learning application.

Topic 4: What are the Tools and Strategies for Promoting the Application of Learning?

In addition to involving the roles that promote successful learning application, there are tools you can use before, during, and after the learning experience to support success.

Topic 5: Applying Strategies to Support Learners on the Job

Use what you have learned throughout this course to help a fellow learning professional.

Who Should Attend

New learning professionals or others who wish to increase application of learning in the workplace. This could include instructional designers or trainers, but also managers responsible for individuals’ learning or subject matter experts who have been asked to help others learn.

Anyone responsible for creating, supporting, or leading learning experiences for an adult audience will benefit from the foundational concepts in this program. This may include trainers, facilitators, instructional designers, academic educators, community educators, consultants, coaches, and beyond. This program is also applicable if you are not a full-time learning professional but a practitioner or manager who is responsible for developing team members or transferring your knowledge through learning opportunities.

Level: Foundational

Roles: Instructional Designer, Trainer

Language: English

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Things To Know

ATTENDANCE

Self-Paced

Full completion of the program within the one-year access period is mandatory in order to receive CEUs. Participants who complete all aspects of the program will see their completion status reflected on their transcript in the ATD Learning Portal.

If applicable, a certificate will be issued to you through the ATD Learning Portal at the end of the program.

CREDITS

0.1 CEUs awarded

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