Playbook #67
Design training that actually builds skills
Create structured, effective training paths focused on transfer, starting from clear learning objectives.
The Challenge
Too often, "creating training" means piling up slides and talking for hours. The result: participants disengage, retention is low, and skills don't translate into practice. The real challenge isn't filling time—it's structuring learning to be progressive, digestible, and directly applicable.
What this playbook brings you
This capsule shows you how to move from vague or technical objectives to a coherent training program centered on the skills to develop. You will learn to structure a modular path that balances theoretical inputs, hands-on practice, and consolidation moments to maximize real learning and on-the-job transfer.
"Good training doesn't just transfer knowledge: it changes behavior." — Training Expert
When to use this capsule
- To design or revise a workshop, internal training, or webinar.
- When learning objectives exist but the path lacks clarity or logic.
- To transform a lecture-style presentation into a real learning experience.
- When you want to measure more than satisfaction: actual skill acquisition.
What you'll need
- Clear learning objectives (skills to develop, formulated as action verbs).
- Target audience (who will be trained, experience level).
- Available time for the training.
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Act as an expert in instructional design and competency-based training development.
From the information below, design a structured training path aimed at real transfer to the workplace.
Training context:
– Target audience: [e.g. new managers, analysts, field teams, etc.]
– Training type: [workshop, internal training, blended learning, webinar, long program]
– Available time: [e.g. 90 minutes, 1 day, 6 weeks]
Learning objectives (skills to develop):
[to be replaced by user]
For each module or sequence, specify:
– The targeted skill objective (what participants will concretely be able to do)
– The main pedagogical format (targeted input, hands-on exercise, case study, discussion, role-play)
– The expected deliverable or proof of learning
– Estimated time
Constraints:
– Prioritize practice and concrete application over theoretical exhaustiveness
– Structure the path progressively (from simple to complex)
– Avoid purely lecture-based formats
– Think of training as a lever for changing practices, not as a content presentation
Output format:
– An overview of the path
– Then the detail of each module, clearly and operationally
Reminder: AI can make mistakes. Always review the content before sharing it.
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