ADDIE is a proven model for creating training that uses five phases to ensure a successful training project. The five phases are analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Clients are provided with opportunities to review and provide feedback at the end of each phase.
Using the model makes effective use of the time it takes to create a training course by eliminating rework later in the project. This is especially important during the design phase since changes are more difficult to make when design work begins.
During the analysis phase, we determine if training is the best solution to improve performance. Training is recommended when performance can be improved by obtaining skills or knowledge. Performance can be impacted by many factors including personal issues, environment, motivation, leadership, and learner ability. Not all of these factors can be influenced with training. Once we determine if training is a good solution, then we discuss performance objectives to determine what the learners need to be able to do on the job.
A list of course goals and objectives and an outline of the course are designed in the analysis phase. At the end of the analysis phase, these deliverables are reviewed to ensure the project is ready for the next phase.
A storyboard with a clear plan that illustrates how the course will be presented is created in the design phase. The storyboard provides an opportunity to see how the course will look, feel, and flow. It also ensures that the style matches corporate culture and is appropriate for the learners. The storyboard describes how the learning objectives will be met in terms of content, exercises, and assessments. The storyboard is reviewed by stakeholders and subject matter experts. After approval, course development begins.
The content, exercises, assessments, and course navigation are developed in this phase. Sometimes when a course appears on the screen it becomes clear that certain portions are not as necessary as originally thought. Other times more content is needed to clarify key points. A first draft, second draft, and typically final draft are created during this phase to ensure that the course meets the expectations of the stakeholders. Course functionality is also tested in this phase. After approval of the final draft, implementation begins.
In this phase the course is shared with the learners. SCORM compliant training is available for upload directly to a Learning Management System (LMS) or the internet for learner access. If the training is in the classroom or a lab environment, learners can begin training in those formats.
Learner progress is measured to see if performance has improved according to the goals and objectives of the course. Sometimes this is completed internally long after the course is finished as data is collected from learners who complete the training.
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