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The Autumn 2009 program is no longer accepting applications
Next program starts: Autumn 2010
Details will be posted in Spring
Single courses may be available
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Interested in taking a single class? Some courses (designated by a 
below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the certificate. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.
All courses are held in Bellevue (see map).
Autumn Courses
Adult Learning Patterns and Applications
Schedule: (7 sessions) Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,
Oct. 10-Dec. 5, 2009 (no class Oct. 31 or Nov. 28), $495; 2.1 CEUs.
Instructor: Aimee Windmiller-Wood
This course explores the key theories of adult learning, and practical applications to the real world of an organization. Topics include:
- Application of adult learning theories to human resources development
- Characteristics of the adult learner
- Facilitating the instruction of adults
- The variety of factors that affect adult learning
- Historic theories and current understanding of adult learning
Overview of the Training Function
Schedule: (7 sessions) Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Oct. 10-Dec. 5, 2009 (No class Oct. 31 or Nov. 28), $495; 2.1 CEUs.
Instructor: David Adams
This course provides an introduction to the training function in an organizational environment. Topics include:
- The roles and responsibilities of trainers and the training function
- Why organizations invest resources in training
- Why needs assessments are done
- How organizations determine if training was effective
- Competencies of trainers, including self-assessment
- Current trends in the training profession
Winter Courses
Curriculum and Course Development
Schedule: (7 sessions) Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Jan. 23-March 13, 2010, (no class Feb. 13); $495; 2.1 CEUs.
Instructor: Linda Callecod
This course focuses on the major steps and skills needed for effective curriculum/ training program and course design. It covers all phases in designing and developing training programs, emphasizing needs assessment. Participants will design a training program for specific organizational needs. Topics include:
- Undertaking needs assessments
- Writing learning objectives
- Designing formats and course materials
- Managing evaluation and measurement
- Developing effective learning experiences
How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course
Performance Analysis and Training Method Selection
Schedule: (7 sessions) Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Jan. 23-March 13, 2010 (no class Feb 13); $495; 2.1 CEUs.
Instructor: Michael T. Springer
This course examines performance analysis as the basis of training intervention selection and design. Participants will explore a variety of training strategies, delivery methods and technologies. Participants will write and present a performance analysis report. Topics include:
- Conducting performance analysis
- Determining criteria for selecting training interventions
- Matching delivery strategies to learning objectives
- Linking delivery interventions to performance improvement
- Introduction to "cutting edge" delivery methods including e-learning
How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course
Spring Courses
Linking Training to Organizational Results
Schedule: (7 sessions) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Apr. 10-May 22, 2010; $495; 2.1 CEUs.
Instructor: Aimee Windmiller-Wood
This course emphasizes the training professional as a strategic business partner. It provides a systemic approach, from pre-training collaboration with line managers and executives to creating a post-training follow-through management system in order to achieve tangible business results. Topics include:
- Constructing systems that support workplace learning before & after training
- Creating a training proposal that will make a lasting impact
- Documenting results from training
- Understanding the basics of ROI (Return on Investment)
How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course
Instructional Techniques
Schedule: (7 sessions) Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Apr. 10-May 22, 2010; $495; 2.1 CEUs.
Instructor: Janaki Severy
This course helps participants develop their ability to facilitate training and presentations in a multitude of adult teaching/facilitating situations. Participants have the opportunity to prepare and critique videotaped presentations. Topics include:
- Presenting yourself as a trainer
- Presentation skills overview
- Dealing with problem situations in the classroom
- Developing coaching skills
- Facilitating the group process and encouraging feedback
- Classroom and distance learning strategies to help adults learn
How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course
