Designing training package

Designing training package

 What is the definition of training package? 

training package (training tool kit/training tools) means the content of the training program or programs in which individuals engage in order to acquire knowledge useful to them in study, employment, life in general, etc.

 How are successful training package prepared? 

The training of others is one of the hardest tasks that not everyone can perform. The expertise that must be available in the trainer, which comes only from the practice of training in a particular discipline for a large period of time, and factors that help the trainer to provide the scientific material in an appropriate manner known as training package (training tool kit/training tools), which must be prepared in a structured manner. A successful training package (training tool kit/training tools) are prepared as follows:

The first step:

Defining the objective of the training package (training tool kit/training tools): The objective of training package (training tool kit/training tools) or the aim of the preparation of training package (training tool kit/training tools) is to develop a practical program on the ground to train a specific group, which contributes to the education of trainees specialization or specific skills, the trainer in the preparation of any training package (training tool kit/training tools) must understand the nature of the requirements of the trainees, and the extent of their ability to absorb the scientific material, and this is by identifying the level of education for them, and accordingly put the material in a simplified manner, and the trainer must place himself in the shoes of the trainees; so that he can put what suits them.

The second step:

Collection of scientific material contained in the training package (training tool kit/training tools): Each training package (training tool kit/training tools) should contain a clear scientific material in terms of milestones, so the trainer should collect information related to the topic that will be taught in the training program; by reviewing all the information related to the subject of the training program in newspapers, scientific journals, the Internet and scientific references, in order to list information from more than one source.

The third step:

Writing the scientific material: At the beginning, the trainer takes the outline and visualization of what will be the scientific material, and the final touches and details remain, where the researcher presents what is written to scientific experts in the field of the training program; in order to examine the information included in any training package (training tool kit/training tools) according to the specialization, and then address any deviations in the training package (training tool kit/training tools), or add what was omitted by the trainer, and should be pointed to a very important element, which is that the training package (training tool kit/training tools) changes according to what is discovered or developed by the trainer during the explanation of the scientific material to the trainees, then the trainer often reveals from data to be included in the training package (training tool kit/training tools).

 The fourth step:

Attention to practical examples: This is very important, and must be included in any successful training package (training tool kit/training tools).

 Means to help explain what training package include 

At the present time, there are a variety of models of assistive aids, due to the availability of many modern technologies that contribute to the presentation of the components and contents of any training package (training tool kit/training tools) in a smooth manner, these tools include but not limited to the following:

• Normal blackboard: Although few trainers use ordinary blackboard at the present time, some trainers still rely on them as a means to explain what is contained in the training package (training tool kit/training tools), and there are some trainers who are convinced of the importance of ordinary blackboard, and the reason is not dislike of modern technology, but because they see Line-by-line writing is an incentive for the trainee to follow, unlike monitors that display integrated paragraphs or pages, where the trainee cannot concentrate at once, especially in a fast-paced state.
   
• Projector: It is one of the modern mechanisms in the presentation of the contents of any training package (training tool kit/training tools), the projector emerged in the nineties of the last century, but it was not modern modernity, and was merely a way to display educational slides, but at the present time emerged new types of projector that can control the dimensions of images, paragraphs and others, with varying options.
   
• Flat screens: a new style used to display what is included in any training package (training tool kit/training tools) for different disciplines, which are different in sizes.
   
• Drawings, tables and diagrams: Drawings and tables are an important mechanism to help clarify the ideas of the content of any training package (training tool kit/training tools).
   
• Presentation applications.

 What is meant by the training plan in a training program? 

Training plan in a training program means the specification of the exact way that the training is expected to proceed. In a given training program, it is important to develop a training plan. A training program that have a clear training plan will certainly achieve the designated objectives of the training program. On the other hand, a training program that do not have a clear training plan will certainly fail.

The importance of training plan in a training program comes from the fact that the training plan organizes the training and placing the activities in a sequential manner that eventually ensure the success of the training program. A good training should consider building a good training plan prior to the start of the training program, where a well-constructed training plan help achieve the desired objectives.

Another important aspect in a training program, is the development of training matrix. Where the training matrix is defined as the presenting of the outlines of the training. In developing a training matrix, the trainer starts by identifying the main topics and the sub topics that will be discussed in the training program. The training matrix should show in detailed manner the exact topics that will be discussed in the training.

The training matrix help the trainer focus his ideas, in addition to that, the training matrix help the trainees in understanding where the training is going. A well prepared training matrix help both the trainer and the trainees in keeping focused with the training. However, the training matrix should not be very detailed to avoid misleading the trainees. The trainer should design the training matrix prior to the training and should ensure that the training matrix is continuously updated throughout the training.

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