FRC uses the widely recognized ADDIE instructional design model outlined by the Association for Training and Development (ATD).  Our approach is to analyze the current situation, gather as many facts and information as possible and assess needs.  That is one of the reasons why meeting with the supervisors and managers along with the HR team is strongly recommended.  Following the meeting is a review of notes and asking any clarifying questions along the way.  FRC will need to have an SME assigned to this project to answer any clarifying questions.

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Once the step of analyzing is complete, the project moves into the stage of research and design, and development which accounts for the majority of time spent on typical projects.

The next step is implementation. Once a good and solid curriculum is designed and developed a team of multiple disciplines or SMEs is requested to review and give input so necessary edits can be agreed upon and completed.  Part of the implementation is to set a schedule for the delivery of training.  This step is also when the Train the Trainer(s) would take place.

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Finally, evaluation is the last step; much of the evaluation is built into the curriculum, however, there will also be assessments, evaluations, and possibly even tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the training for growth, improvement, and development.  When measuring, it is understood that there are tangible and intangible areas to measure and we always try to factor in what is quantifiable and qualitative.

• Who is your intended audience and what is the purpose of the curriculum

• What’s the level of measurement and evaluation that the company wants or needs

• How will the curriculum be delivered: 

  • Face-to-face in classroom 

  • Instructor-led via Zoom/virtual 

  • Computer-based training (CBT) 

  • Self-paced training

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• What amount of time will the curriculum be delivered in:

  • 1 hr. module training

  • 3 hours of virtual or classroom

  • Virtual over lunch training – self-paced or instructor-led

  • 4 hour half day in-classroom training

  • 8-hour full day in-classroom training

Having answers to the questions above helps in the design of the curriculum; the look, the feel, whether or not to include games, role-plays, exercises, and the detail in sharing examples of specifics to the department, company, or industry.  The next step is to move into analyzing and researching for development.