The training cycle: Delivering training

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The training cycle: Delivering training

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Much has been written about this stage of the training cycle - TrainingZONE itself contains a wealth of articles with suggestions for delivering a particular form of training in a certain way, or the merits of different delivery mechanisms.

Broadly speaking, training delivery takes a number of forms:

Classroom based

One-to-one coaching and mentoring

Outdoor programmes - often termed 'experiential learning'

E-learning - computer based, internet, intranet or CD Rom-driven

Use of books or videos

Group-based or supported work-based learning, through action learning or other vocational qualifications

Often, a combination of methods is used, giving rise to the term 'blended learning'.

Some of these are more suited to particular types of training than others - for example, training in computer packages lends itself best to e-learning, while interpersonal development is generally percieved to be better delivered through the classroom, on a one-to-one basis or through outdoor approaches. TrainingZONE's Training Trends surveys have examined these issues on a yearly basis - click here for more details.

Many of TrainingZONE's members are involved with training delivery, and the Any Answers archive contains a wealth of advice and experience members have shared when planning to undertake training.

Additional reading

Read the first two articles in this series - assessing and defining needs and sourcing training.

For previous articles on delivering training, click here. Alternatively, use the search facility to search the site for specific training types or methods.

Find trainer development materials within the TrainingZONE Library.

Source venues or equipment to deliver training from the TrainingZONE directories.