Six (6) Steps to Planning
Training
Things to consider
BEFORE beginning to
design and develop
training.
Step 1
Who will participate
in the training?
Who?
✯Who will be attending?
✯Why are they attending?
✯What is their motivation for attending
training?
✯Have they requested training?
✯What experiences do they bring?
✯What is in it for them?
Step 2
What are the key
takeaways for this
training?
What?
✯What are the most important messages for
the learners to have at the end of training?
✯What will they be able to apply
immediately?
✯How will they apply the new information?
Step 3
When will you
train?
When?
✯Is the training at a time where the learners
can best assimilate new information?
✯Will there be breaks?
✯Will there be food?
✯Will there be any schedule conflicts
drawing their attention away from training?
Step 4
Where will you
train?
Where?
✯Classroom?
✯Conference room?
✯Ample space?
✯Will all learners be able to see and hear?
✯Enough room for everyone to be
comfortable?
Step 5
Why are you
training this topic?
Why?
✯What is in it for the learners?
✯What do they gain from attending?
✯What does the company gain from their
having this increased knowledge?
✯What do you, the trainer, gain?
Step 6
How will you train
on this topic?
How?
✯Class outline (structure)?
✯Materials?
Handouts
Guides
✯Activities?
Icebreakers
Group discussions
✯PowerPoint? (Is it necessary?)
Planning training
before designing
training makes
training better
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