Instructional Systems Design
for the Subject Matter Expert

Certificate Program

According to Bersin & Associates, training programs that are authored by subject-matter experts grew by 80% over the last year and are predicted to grow 40 - 50% over the next two years. (October 2005).

A common occurrence when using business & subject matter experts to design training is that they get buried in the detail and focus on delivering data instead of facilitating knowledge transfer. By applying a few basic, but critical, instructional design principles, these professionals can focus on the essential outcomes that are necessary and practical for the organization.

ISD for the SME is The Training Doctor’s flagship course. Offered both publicly and privately, its eight-hours of training provides subject matter experts with a basic understanding of training design principles including:

• Needs analysis
• Setting objectives
• Design elements including course flow, activities, reinforcement, assessment, training materials and back-on-the-job resources
• A final design project is due of all participants

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