Training Fundamentals: Pfeiffer Essential Guides to Training Basics - Softcover

Chan, Janis Fisher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047040468X ISBN 13: 9780470404683

Publisher: Pfeiffer, 2009

Synopsis

An essential resource on the topic, this book provides research-based practical information, strategies, techniques, guidelines, step-by-step procedures, tips, and tools that trainers can put to use right away. It features a wealth of checklists, templates, and other tools, along with strategies, perspectives, and ideas from a wide range of experienced training professionals. The book offers a comprehensive overview of training basics including information on the purpose of training, the way it s delivered, what a trainer does, adult learning theory, training assessment, learner focused training, cost-effective training, and instructional design.

About this title

About the Author

Janis Fisher Chan, a highly experienced writer, instructional designer, trainer, and developmental editor, is the cofounder of a successful training company and author of several books and training programs, including E-Mail: A Write It Well Guide and The Academic Manager's Guide to Meetings from Jossey-Bass.

From the Back Cover

Training Fundamentals is a no-nonsense, practical overview of training, filled with useful information, best practices, and proven strategies to help both new and experienced trainers develop their skills and design and deliver training that achieves results in today's rapidly changing learning environment. Designed to be easy-to-use, Training Fundamentals covers a range of topics, including:

• How training helps organizations achieve their goals

• What characteristics and skills a trainer needs to be successful

• The adult learning principles that guide all successful training programs

• The basics of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs

• Guidelines for becoming a professional trainer

The Pfeiffer Essential Guides to Training Basics is a three-volume series―Training Fundamentals, Designing and Developing Training Programs, and Delivering Training Workshops―that offers new and experienced trainers a wealth of ideas, information, tips, tools, and techniques.

Praise for Training Fundamentals

"Training―it sounds so simple, but it's not. This book provides an essential―and practical―foundation for designing and delivering a successful workshop. It's easy to use, practical, and chock full of insights only a successful trainer knows."
―Barbara Nelson, principal of Nelson Communications

"With crisp, fresh, and easy to understand language, Chan cuts through all the jargon and provides easy to follow guidelines for becoming a pro."
―Terrence L. Gargiulo, president, MAKINGSTORIES.net, and author, Building Business Acumen for Trainers and Trainer's Portable Mentor

Edition details

• Publisher: Pfeiffer
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047040468X
• ISBN 13: 9780470404683
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264