• Determine course content.
• Structure job aids.
• Structure instructional materials.
• Apply proper writing techniques to your training materials.
• Avoid common writing errors.
• Adapt your personal writing style.

Determine Content

• The 4 steps that build the foundation for writing.
• A simple worksheet to use when determining the content.
• The 5 things you need to consider about your learners.
• The 3 principles of task analysis.
• How to use task analysis as a basis for your instructional writing.
• How to use topic analysis to structure knowledge-based information.

Structure Materials

• The 4 critical questions to ask when writing training-related materials (with a worksheet to document the answers).
• 10 key characteristics of well-written training materials.
• 3 essential attributes that should be exemplified in your training materials.
• 6 job aid formats to structure training content.
• How to design each job aid format.
• A comprehensive list of everything to include in a lesson plan and instructor’s manual.
• 22 detailed page layout guidelines to ensure your training materials are visually appealing.

Write Content

• A checklist of 10 key criteria to apply to every piece of content you write.
• A refresher on the 8 elements of speech.
• Guidelines for writing sentences that are short, simple, and concise.
• How to identify, and avoid, the 5 most common writing errors.
• How to replace overly complicated words with short, simple alternatives.
• How to use an “active” voice to ensure directions, instructions and procedures are clear, concise, and reader-focused.
• A comprehensive list of transitional words to make your training materials flow smoothly.
• How to watch for misused words that can undermine your credibility.
• Key rules of punctuation and how to use them.
• 5 guidelines for better spelling.
• How to use a readability index to tailor your training materials to your target audience.
• A comprehensive list of guidelines for writing on-screen text for e-learning.
• Tips for writing better audio and video scripts.
• How to write short, specific, action-oriented microcopy.

Adapt Style

• A handy checklist of 15 criteria to help you adapt your writing style.
• 4 important tips to help you convey a clear, concise message.
• How to avoid redundancies and replace them with simpler alternatives.
• Common clichés and overused expressions to avoid.
• Tips and guidelines to ensure your writing is inclusive.

• Upon purchase of this course, you will receive your personal MyLangevin account that will give you access to the e-learning module as well as other useful tools and resources for trainers.
• Free 1-year feedback service.
• Stay connected with your peers by joining Langevin Learning Services’ Alumni group on LinkedIn®.