Essentials of Performance-Based Job Aids

Course Info

In today’s competitive workplace, you have more to do and less time to do it in; therefore, you need effective tools, such as job aids, to accomplish tasks faster and smarter. In this course, you’ll discover how to determine if there is a need for learning or knowledge that can be addressed by a job aid (versus training or another solution).

In today’s competitive workplace, you have more to do and less time to do it in; therefore, you need effective tools, such as job aids, to accomplish tasks faster and smarter. In this course, you’ll discover how to determine if there is a need for learning or knowledge that can be addressed by a job aid (versus training or another solution).

You will plan and design a job aid to bridge that skills or knowledge gap. Plus, you’ll learn how to measure the overall impact of job aids on achieving organizational goals and test and validate effectiveness, as well as where these tools should reside in your organizational systems. Read Less

What You Will Learn

Identify when it is appropriate to design and develop a job aid to improve workplace performance.
Apply tools and processes from the workshop to create effective, performance-based job aids for real-world situations.
Test and validate job aids to ensure that they improve workplace performance and align with organizational goals.

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PROGRAM TOPICS

Topic 1 - Orientation and Preview

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Topic 2 - Performance Analysis Using Performance DNA

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Topic 3 - Develop and Build a Plan

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Topic 4 - Specify and Plan Job Aid Type and Format

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Topic 5 - Design, Develop, and Evaluate Job Aids

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Topic 6 - Practice Developing Different Formats

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Topic 7 - Practice on Your Own Project

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Who Should Attend

This program is designed for anyone interested in improving job performance, and especially for those involved in creating instructional materials or job aids (such as ISD professionals) that will bridge knowledge or skills gaps in the workplace.

ATD Education programs are designed primarily for learning professionals – trainers, instructional designers, and organizational development practitioners – but also greatly benefit anyone within an organization who is responsible for developing others, from managers to human resources specialists

Level: Foundational

Roles: HR/OD Professional, Instructional Designer, Manager, Trainer

Language: English

What Our Participants Are Saying

Dustin Staiger

"My involvement in ATD has given me guidance in a dynamically changing market, while making me more valuable to my organization. Joining ATD has literally been a career-defining decision for me."

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Jane Loda

"I can rely on ATD to present material that is very well constructed, timely, content-rich, and relevant to the challenges workplace learning professionals face every day."

Cindy Lam

"ATD is an organization dedicated to talent development - with their research and expertise, I trust that their programs can give me what I am looking for to implement within my organization."

Facilitators

Dennis Mankin

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Things To Know

ATTENDANCE

Essentials Workshops
Participation in all online sessions at their currently scheduled day and time is mandatory to receive completion for the program and any applicable credits. Please note that viewing a recording will not fulfill the attendance requirement. Participants who fulfill all program requirements will see their completion status reflected on their transcript in the ATD Learning Portal and will receive an email verifying their completion of the program.

ATD requires active participation through the program to receive credit for the class. Active participation includes, but is not limited to, participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, breakout sessions, and intersession work. Please note that using a tablet or mobile device severely limits your ability to fully and actively participate.

All sessions will be recorded and available in the Learning Portal for participants to review throughout the program for your review.

CREDITS

4.5 Learning Hours

0.45 CEUs awarded

Up to 4.5 APTD Recertification Points through the ATD Certification Institute.

Up to 4.5 CPLP Recertification Points through the ATD Certification Institute.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A laptop computer with Wi-Fi capability is required for both face-to-face and online programs. Please do not bring mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc.) in lieu of a laptop. There will be no computers available on-site for participants. Note: You might not have an optimal experience if you are using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge to access your courses. Chrome is the recommended browser.

ATD LEARNING PORTAL

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