To ensure all training materials are properly prepared and accessible for employees, it’s important to have a clear process for gathering, organizing, and distributing these resources. Hereโs a checklist for the documents and materials you’ll need to prepare:
1. Presentations & Visual Materials
- PowerPoint Slides or Google Slides: Ensure all presentations are finalized and include the following:
- Clear and concise slides.
- Engaging visuals (charts, graphs, images) to support key points.
- Relevant content on each slide (avoid clutter).
- Infographics: If there are complex concepts, consider creating infographics for clarity.
- Handouts/Printable Versions: If the presentation is text-heavy, prepare a handout version of the slides for easy reference.
2. Worksheets & Exercises
- Pre-training Assessments: Any quizzes or questionnaires that gauge employee knowledge before the training begins.
- Training Worksheets: These can include activities, problem-solving tasks, or exercises that align with the training objectives.
- Interactive worksheets for group activities.
- Case studies or scenarios that require employees to apply training material.
- Post-training Assessment: A quiz or survey to assess knowledge retention and feedback after the session.
3. Supplementary Learning Resources
- Reading Materials: Prepare any required reading or reference materials.
- Articles, whitepapers, manuals, or books.
- Ensure these are easy to access, whether in print or digital format (PDFs, Word docs, etc.).
- Video Clips/Recorded Webinars: If there are any relevant videos or recorded sessions to support learning, ensure they are ready and accessible.
- Ensure all videos are properly captioned for accessibility.
- Check that all links to videos work and that they are hosted on platforms employees can easily access.
4. Instructor/Facilitator Notes
- Training Guide: A facilitator guide or instructor notes to help trainers deliver the material effectively.
- Clear instructions on how to conduct exercises, discussions, and activities.
- Key discussion points or prompts for group interactions.
- Agenda/Schedule: A detailed agenda for the entire training session, including start times, break times, and content breakdown.
- Include any instructions for managing time or specific sessions.
5. Accessibility Considerations
- Translated Materials: If necessary, provide translations for key documents or slides to accommodate diverse language needs.
- Audio/Visual Accommodations: Ensure any employees with specific needs (e.g., hearing impairment) have access to necessary resources, such as transcripts or sign language interpreters.
- Digital Accessibility: Check that any online resources are accessible, e.g., ensuring PDFs are screen reader-friendly.
6. Digital Platform or Learning Management System (LMS) Setup
- Uploading Materials: Ensure all resources are uploaded and organized in a centralized location like a Learning Management System (LMS) or shared drive (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).
- Create clear folders for each training module.
- Include all necessary files (presentations, handouts, reading materials, etc.) in each relevant folder.
- Access Permissions: Ensure only authorized employees have access to certain materials if needed, especially sensitive or confidential content.
- Platform Compatibility: Verify that all materials can be easily accessed from different devices (laptop, tablet, mobile).
7. Communication & Instructions
- Pre-Training Instructions: Send out clear instructions to employees about:
- What materials they need to review ahead of time (if applicable).
- How to access the training materials (e.g., links to files or LMS login details).
- Technical Support Contact: Provide a contact for any technical issues employees might face while accessing the materials or attending the training (e.g., help with the platform or downloading resources).
8. Post-Training Resources
- Summary/Key Takeaways: Provide a document summarizing the key points of the training for employees to refer back to.
- Additional Reading/Next Steps: Suggest further readings or next steps employees can take to deepen their knowledge after the training.
- Access to Recorded Sessions: If the training was live, offer access to a recording of the session so employees can revisit the material.
Organizing and Distributing Training Materials:
To ensure everything is organized and accessible:
- Use Cloud Storage: Create a centralized shared drive or a folder in an LMS where all employees can easily access the materials.
- Track Engagement: If using an LMS, you can track which employees have accessed and completed each module or resource.
- Provide Clear Deadlines: If thereโs pre-training reading or activities, ensure employees know the deadlines for completing these tasks.
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