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How to Make Trainings that Matter

How to Make Trainings that Matter

Total video time: 23m
Award-winning instructor: Matt Gjertsen
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Beginner No prior experience needed
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What you’ll learn

Analyze situations for training-driven company growth
Describe differences between education and training
Prevent training from replacing performance management
Identify when documentation surpasses training needs
Assess if issues are resource-related, not training
View feedback as a system for improvement

Skills you’ll gain

Training evaluation Goal setting

In this course, you'll learn how to effectively use training in your organization to solve problems and promote growth. You'll understand when training is the right solution and when other approaches, such as feedback or resource allocation, might be better. The course will help you distinguish between education and training, and explore alternatives like documentation and performance management. By the end, you'll be equipped to make strategic decisions about using training and other tools for organizational improvement. Additionally, you'll gain insights into creating a balanced approach that combines training with practical, real-world applications. Embark on this journey to enhance your problem-solving skills, lead your team towards success, and foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation in your organization!

  • 1
    What is the purpose of training? Training is often the first tool leaders reach for when a problem occurs in an organization. 1m
  • 1
    Training versus education It is true that training and education share a lot in common, but there are some key differences that can make you think training is the answer to your problems when it really isn't. 2m
  • 2
    Managing individual performance Just like we create laws and regulations when someone slips up, training is often whipped up in response to a single person's mistake. 4m
  • 3
    Creating documentation Without clear documentation outlining expectations, people will struggle to meet them. 4m
  • 4
    Providing resources Resources can come in many forms like time, money, and tools. 3m
  • 5
    Giving feedback In order to change, you first need to know that a change is needed. 4m
  • 1
    Make training matter Thanks for watching this course! 2m

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Instructor

Matt Gjertsen

Matt Gjertsen is a learning leader who is passionate about enabling small businesses to build a better future. He focuses on first principles and iterative design, a practice he first learned as an Instructor Pilot in the U.S. Air Force to make content built with the learner in mind. After four years as head of Training & Development at SpaceX, he founded Better Every Day Studios in 2018 which creates custom learning content and facilitates impactful employee training designed to change behavior and improve performance.

Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Learning Leader Matt Gjertsen

Matt Gjertsen

Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Learning Leader

Accreditations

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How GoSkills helped Chris

I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.

Chris Sanchez GoSkills learner
Chris Sanchez, GoSkills learner