Patti wrote to tell me about some free online courses from her company, Michaels & Associaties, available at The Brainshark Content Network - "a marketplace of rich content available to, and provided by, business professionals".
The first I've embedded in this post, the others I've linked to beneath:
Storyboarding Strategies for success
Storyboards are the blueprints for e-learning courses. But how do they help set expectations for the final product? Effective storyboards define all aspects of the training so you can get reach a consensus on the design before starting development. In this course, you will learn the importance of storyboards, the components of an effective storyboard, your roles and responsibilities as a storyboard developer and some tips for writing storyboards.
Direct link: http://tinyurl.com/storyboardstrategies
Accelerated Learning: The Extreme Training Makeover
Many organizations want to improve job performance but at the same time reduce training expenses. Accelerated Learning (AL) is a system for speeding up and enhancing both the training design process and the learning process. In this course, you will discover how effective AL can be to your learners, trainers, and department’s bottom line.
Blended Learning: Filling the Gaps of Traditional Training
During this training, you will analyze the pros and cons of traditional training approaches and discover the benefits of a blended learning solution. You will also determine key factors in choosing a learning solution and consider multiple options to meet your learners’ and organization’s needs. Hear how some companies have gone beyond traditional training to offer effective, outside-the-box solutions to their workforce. Although there’s no single formula for a “perfect” training program, this session can help you build unique, customized strategies for success.
Best Practices for Managing Vendors and Consultants
In this training, you will learn how to take on a new training development project with a vendor or consultant and address some of the issues and challenges you may face because of this opportunity. You’ll learn how to set objectives and plan the project, and you’ll see how to evaluate vendor partners, maintain a project and handle exceptions when Murphy strikes.
