Supporting Informal and Self-Directed Learning
Help employees engage in learning everywhere.
This on-demand e-learning course is available online immediately after purchase. Within the course you will have the opportunity to personalize your learning by viewing videos, interacting with content, hearing from experts, and planning for your future. You will have access to the course for 12 months from your registration date.
- Training/Talent Development Coordinator
- Independent Consultant
Learning happens everywhere—on the job, during conversations, through hobbies and recreation. This is called informal learning and it’s a powerful component of the learning experience. Learning how to harness, direct and support informal learning is a key capability.
In this course you will learn approaches to informal learning and explore how you can support others in directing their own learning.
Why Should I Attend?
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Learning happens everywhere—on the job, during conversations, through hobbies and recreation. This is called informal learning and it’s a powerful component of the learning experience. Learning how to harness, direct and support informal learning is a key capability.
In this course you will learn approaches to informal learning and explore how you can support others in directing their own learning.
Why Should I Attend?
- Discover ways to curate informal learning content and support informal learning.
- Gain an understanding of self-directed learning and how you can support this within an organization.
- Hear practitioners share their knowledge and experience.
- Have access to an ATD expert facilitator within the course.
- Integrate informal and self-directed learning into frameworks that support a holistic approach.
- Build an informal organizational learning program.
- Apply best practices when selecting informal learning networks and tools to meet the needs of an organization.
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This course is appropriate for those early in their career or making a career shift. This may include professional trainers, facilitators, training consultants, corporate trainers, faculty developers, or training coordinators.
This course is also appropriate for those who have been asked to take on new duties and need to quickly upskill.
Things To Know
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Full completion of the on-demand program within the 12-month 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 MyATD.
If applicable, a certificate will be issued through MyATD at the end of the program.
CREDITS
1.5 learning hours
0.15 CEUs awarded
This program is eligible for 1.5 professional development hours or recertification points from the ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) for the APTD or CPTD credential.
This program has been approved for 1.5 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrm.org/certification.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A laptop computer with Wi-Fi capability is recommended to access all on-demand courses. For the best learning experience, we suggest using the Chrome browser.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to log in and access the course in MyATD. Visit MyATD to check your course status and enrollment details, view credits, or download your certificate if applicable.
TRANSFERS/CANCELLATIONS
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