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EDU RDSN 120x120_ATD_SELF-PACED BADGE

Developing Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Define the behaviors that will drive organizational improvement.

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(s) for 12 months from your registration date.

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On Demand
Credits: CEU 0.15
Level: Informed
Role(s): Trainer/Facilitator More
Language(s): English
Capability Area(s): Instructional Design

Pricing

$195
Member
$295
Nonmember
Course Info

Instructional designers use the results of a needs assessment to identify and define learning and behavior outcome statements.

Once outcome statements are defined, instructional designers write specific learning objectives that state what learners will be able to do after a learning event.

In this course you will learn several models for writing objectives and how to define outcome statements so they align to the organization’s strategy and goals.

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Instructional designers use the results of a needs assessment to identify and define learning and behavior outcome statements.

Once outcome statements are defined, instructional designers write specific learning objectives that state what learners will be able to do after a learning event.

In this course you will learn several models for writing objectives and how to define outcome statements so they align to the organization’s strategy and goals.

Why You Should Attend:

  • Understand how to align your learning event with organizational goals.
  • Explore models to improve the writing of your learning objectives.
  • Hear practitioners share their knowledge and experience.
  • Have access to an ATD expert facilitator within the course.

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What You Will Learn
  • Define outcomes to meet organizational requirements.
  • Recognize what behavioral outcomes are and how they are used.
  • Describe different types of objectives and how to use Bloom’s verbs to write them.
  • Identify Mager’s model for writing objectives and SMART objectives.
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COURSE TOPICS
Topic 1: Defining Outcomes and Objectives
A needs assessment will help talent development professionals to define learning outcome statements. In this topic, you will learn how to define outcomes to meet organizational requirements.
Topic 2: Behavioral Outcomes
Outcomes are the specific outputs individuals are expected to achieve. In this topic, you will learn how to craft an effective behavioral outcome statement.
Topic 3: Learning Objectives
Writing learning objectives is one of the most important skills for instructional design. In this topic, you will learn to describe different types of objectives and how to choose verbs from Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Topic 4: Techniques for Writing Learning Objectives
Talent development professionals need to frame measurable and observable objectives from the learner’s perspective. In this topic, you will learn to use Mager’s model and create SMART objectives.
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Who Should Attend

This course is appropriate for those who have been asked to take on new duties and need to quickly upskill.

This course is also appropriate for those early in their career or making a career shift. This may include instructional designers, independent consultants, professional trainers or facilitators, or training coordinators.

Level: Informed
Roles: Trainer/Facilitator, Training/Talent Development Coordinator, Instructional Designer
Language: English
Facilitators
Emmy Monticelli, CPTD

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.

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