Custom Training Development
Custom-developed training programs are the right choice when you want training that is…
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relevant to learners in their role and their career progression
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engaging and challenging to learners
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flexible enough to adapt to changing needs
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branded to match your look and feel
Traditional off-the-shelf learning, whether instructor-led or e-learning, has several limitations. The one-size-fits-all approach means the content is not flexible and often much of the content is not relevant to your learning objectives. The learning experience is passive, and learners are not engaged with bland, generic content.
Custom learning programs are designed to overcome these limitations by addressing the diverse learning styles, preferences, and objectives of learners. And unlike a generic training program, custom eLearning development involves designing content from scratch to align with the industry, company culture, specific skill requirements, and brand identity of the client.
At intRAtrain, we develop custom training for a variety of needs:
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Marketing/New Product Launch
- Leadership Development
- Technical Information
- Safety
- Equipment / Manufacturing
- Brand Awareness
- Much More
Our training solutions are customized to meet the unique needs of the situation. The customized solutions include:
- Custom Interactive Modules: 5 minutes or longer
- Short Module Snippets: Short interactive modules, from 1-7 minutes
- Training Videos: 2-10 minutes
- Video Vignettes: Short video segments up to 3 minutes
- Complimentary resources
Custom training from intRAtrain also features a variety of materials to support the learning objectives. In addition to the learning modules, we can provide reference materials that can be downloaded directly from the module or made available via a document management system. We can create job aids that learners can have on hand to help them put their learning into practice. For instructor-led lessons, we produce handouts, worksheets, activities, discussion points, and leader’s guides. We develop pre-work to be completed prior to the session so we can hit the ground running. We can also manage post-training reinforcement and ongoing learning applications. Each solution is unique.
Be sure to check out some of our case studies and our demo reel to experience how we can help.
Learners appreciate custom training because it allows them to be productive faster, learn the policies and procedures specific to the company quicker, and learn their job skills better. intRAtrain™ Custom training greatly reduces downtime and is always available for refresher training.
eLearning, facilitator-led, blended, or mobile, we can develop training for any situations. Custom training is ideal because it:
- Provides company specific, real-world examples.
- Allows learners to engage with the training media.
- Provides continuous feedback and the learner is immediately rewarded for correct performance.
- Simulates real-world situations, requiring learners to process information, make assessments and decisions and respond as they would on the job. As a result, they learn processes and procedures and apply skills in a safe environment before they assume job responsibilities.
Custom e-Learning is engineered to accomplish specific objectives.
Enhanced Employee Engagement
Custom e-learning can incorporate multimedia elements, including videos, scenarios, and gamification to capture the learner’s attention and make the content more enjoyable and memorable. Increased engagement leads to increased retention. Research suggests that highly relevant and engaging training materials can improve retention by up to 60% compared to generic materials.
Personalized Learning Paths
No two employees have the same learning needs or preferences; by identifying the unique strengths and weaknesses of employees, organizations can create personalized learning paths that address skill gaps and promote continuous improvement. A culture of ongoing learning is often cited by employees as an important factor in remaining with an organization.
Cost-Effective Solutions
When compared with traditional instructor-led training, custom e-learning offers significant cost savings on travel expenses, venue rental, and material preparation; training can be delivered efficiently to a geographically diverse group of learners. And the flexibility to reuse and update content reduces long-term training expenses, saving versus both instructor-led and online traditional programs. Several studies evaluating different variables found cost savings of at least 25% and up to 90% for custom e-learning versus traditional delivery of the same material.
Real-Time Progress Tracking
Custom learning incorporates monitoring and assessment of learner achievement in real time. Analytics can be used to assess training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. A data-driven approach ensures timely interventions.
Seamless Integration with Existing Systems
Custom e-learning solutions can be seamlessly integrated with existing systems and workflows, eliminating the need for multiple logins or complex navigation between platforms. Streamlining training initiatives with other organizational activities enhances the overall efficiency of operations.
Adaptability
Change is constant-technological advancements, industry regulations, and market trends are all susceptible to sudden alterations that can make inflexible, generic training obsolete. Custom e-learning enables organizations to quickly adapt content to respond to these challenges, ensuring that employees are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
intRAtrain™ Custom creates engaging and effective learning journeys designed to meet needs of learners. This includes:
Flexible learning sequences of formal, informal, and social learning – Personalized learning experiences can enhance learner comprehension by 25-30% and improve retention rates by up to 40%
A focus on building capabilities and skills rather than just knowledge transfer – Training programs that effectively transfer knowledge to real-world scenarios can improve comprehension by up to 70% and increase retention rates by 50-60%
Opportunities for practice and reinforcement that lead to on-the-job performance – Active learning techniques, such as hands-on practice and experiential learning, can increase knowledge retention rates by up to 75%
intRAtrain™ Custom is designed to actively engage all the senses in the learning process, including audio, video, text, graphics, and animation as appropriate. When more of the senses are engaged, information is absorbed more rapidly.
To develop your custom training solution, we first take the time to understand your needs. We meet with you to discuss your training objectives, your intended audience, and the training approach and materials you are currently using. We consider what has worked for you and identify opportunities to improve your training outcomes. Then we propose a custom training plan to maximize your employee development commitment.
As we begin development, your information is thoroughly researched to ensure accuracy and presented in terminology that is appropriate for the business/industry and the learner’s reading skill level. We also ensure that adult learning strategies are considered and that different learning styles are incorporated. Our modules are all designed to include a flow from understanding to remembering and finally to application of the information.
To promote understanding, we incorporate real-world examples so learners can tie the material to their experience. We focus on building capabilities and skills rather than just knowledge transfer. Training programs that effectively employ to real-world scenarios can improve comprehension by up to 70% and increase retention rates by 50-60%
We promote remembering by designing to actively engage all the senses in the learning process, including audio, video, text, graphics, and animation as appropriate. When more of the senses are engaged, information is absorbed more rapidly. We use narration, on-screen text, and visuals, including photos, illustrations, charts and graphs, and infographics as applicable. We include movement and sound as well as interactive elements to introduce content, as part of the module, or as learning check activities.
Finally, we promote application by asking learners to take what they’ve learned and use it to resolve a real-world problem. We provide opportunities for practice and reinforcement that lead to on-the-job performance. Active learning techniques, such as hands-on practice and experiential learning, can increase knowledge retention rates by up to 75%
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Because of the unique and custom nature of this product, please contact intRAtrain™ for more information and a personalized price quote. Our custom solutions work great with our LMS and hosting platforms.