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How to Design Training That Actually Gets Results

Create effective training programs that engage learners and deliver measurable outcomes

Created byCapt. George Ayokunle SANTOS

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

Design structured training programs with clear learning outcomes
Identify learner needs and align training content accordingly
Create effective and measurable training objectives
Structure training sessions for better engagement and retention
Select appropriate training methods for different audiences and group sizes
Develop practical and relevant training content
Evaluate training effectiveness and improve future delivery

Course content

5 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 46m total length

Course Preview4:00
Learn more about the course! Here I give a more detailed description of the course.

What are we? - Section Preview0:58
Learn how human behaviour affects how you design and build training courses and what you need to consider when running a training course.
Basic Human Factor Concepts5:36
Gain insight into how the study of Human Factors affects our training processes.
Threat & Error Management10:43
Based upon a Case Study, we see how the management of threats and errors affect how we manage courses.
Risky Shift3:02
Risky Shift is one of the relevant human behavioural traits which are relevant to the behaviour of trainees. You learn more of what it is about and how to ensure that you minimise its effects.
Compliance and Conformance17:17
How do you win trainees over to build up a desire to learn? How do you keep them engaged? These questions and more are addressed in this section.
Who are we? - Section Review4:20
A review of principles we addressed in Section 2.

The Training Process - Section Preview0:50
The Purpose of Training4:24
We go back to basics to understand the true purpose of training. We then go on to see how we are able to address those purposes.
The Training Tripod3:11
We take a look at the Loben Training Tripod and how it represents the three essential skills required as a trainer.
The Problem-Solving Principle6:37
We take a look at how Appreciative Inquiry is used in augmenting the problem-solving process. We then learn what relevance both processes have in designing, building, and presenting training courses.
Planning Training Courses10:30
We take a look at how to plan training courses.
The Training Process - Section Review1:01
A review of principles we addressed in Section 3.

Human Management - Section Preview1:09
Understanding how to Relate with Others3:36
One of the three essentials of training skills is communication. We are only able to communicate effectively if we have a good understanding of how to communicate effectively, thus relating with them in the most appropriate way.
Cultural Competence7:42
Without a sound understanding of trainees' cultures and their "no go" areas, we are at risk of losing mutual trust and respect if we take a wrong step in our actions or words, especially whilst communicating with them. This module creates awareness of the importance of trainer competence in various cultural traits.
Types of Motivation12:31
Motivation means a great deal more than the "feel good" factor! We look at 5 types of motivation and how they affect you in your duties as a trainer.
Human Management - Section Review2:20
A review of principles we addressed in Section 4
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Requirements

No prior formal training design experience is required
A willingness to apply practical methods and frameworks
Access to a device to watch and follow the course content
Opportunities to apply training concepts in real-world or workplace settings

Description

Course Description

We’ve all experienced training sessions that were engaging, practical, and genuinely useful… and others that felt like a complete waste of time.

The difference is not the topic, it is the design.

How to Design Training That Gets Real Results shows you how to create training that actually improves performance, behaviour, and real-world application.

This course goes beyond theory and focuses on how effective training is built using human factors, behavioural principles, and practical instructional design techniques.

What you will learn

You will learn how to design training that is structured, engaging, and results-driven.

In this course, you will discover how to:

Design training that leads to real performance improvement
Structure training sessions for clarity, engagement, and retention
Define clear learning outcomes and objectives
Apply the Training Tripod principle in training design
Understand technical vs non-technical training approaches
Use Appreciative Inquiry in learning design
Build training that encourages real-world application
Evaluate training effectiveness and improve outcomes

Human factors in training

Great training works because it understands people.

You will learn how key human factors influence learning, including:

Communication and decision-making
Leadership and motivation
Stress, workload, and situational awareness
Managing change, threats, and errors
Information handling and clarity
Safety and organisational culture

Culture and training effectiveness

You will also explore how cultural awareness impacts learning and performance.

This includes understanding the difference between:

Compliance (following rules)
Conformance (understanding and applying intent)

and why this matters when designing effective training.

By the end of the course

You will be able to design training that is not just informative, but practical, structured, and capable of producing real behavioural change and performance improvement.

This is a practical guide for anyone who wants to move from delivering information… to designing training that actually works.

Who this course is for:

New and aspiring trainers who want to learn how to design effective training programs
Managers and team leaders responsible for developing and delivering training
HR professionals involved in learning and development initiatives
Teachers, educators, and facilitators who want to improve session design
Corporate trainers who want to make their sessions more engaging and impactful
Anyone who wants to improve how they plan and structure learning experiences

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Course content

Introduction:1 lecture • 4min

Who are We?:6 lectures • 42min

The Training Process:6 lectures • 27min

Human Management:5 lectures • 27min

Conclusion:3 lectures • 7min

Requirements

Description

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