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[vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2201″ img_size=”1110×500″][vc_custom_heading text=”Instructional Design Firms Transform Employee Training” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n

It can be a challenge to find the right instructional design consulting firm for your training needs. But it doesn\u2019t have to be. At RTG Solutions Group, we believe employee development is critical to business success. As a top instructional design company, we provide the best training solutions to meet your needs.<\/p>\n

Solid instructional design strategy is foundational to a learning culture. Likewise, good training improves employee performance and engagement. As part of our learning and development<\/a> services, our instructional design approach ensures your training is purposeful and measurable.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t take a cookie-cutter approach to instructional design. In other words, our unique approach targets each client\u2019s unique training needs. In addition, we create learning experiences that align with your goals and objectives. As an instructional design consultant, we understand the importance of developing a tailored training program for your organization.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Choosing the Right Instructional Design Company” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]When looking for an instructional design consulting firm, it’s essential to consider factors such as the company’s experience, expertise, and approach to training.<\/p>\n

Look for a company that has a proven track record of success, and offers a wide range of instructional design services. In addition, an instructional design team should embrace instructional design best practices<\/a> and demonstrate their ability to create engaging and effective training materials. All these training efforts must align with your organizational goals.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Instructional Design Training Tools” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]At RTG Solutions Group, we utilize state-of-the-art instructional design training tools to create engaging, professional, and custom training for our clients. We utilize Articulate 360, specifically Rise and Storyline, to develop high-quality eLearning courses tailored to your organization’s needs.<\/p>\n

Rise 360<\/a> is an innovative tool that allows us to design responsive, interactive, and visually appealing online courses that can be accessed on any device.<\/p>\n

Storyline 360<\/a>, on the other hand, enables us to create highly interactive and immersive learning experiences, complete with custom animations, branching scenarios, and multimedia content.<\/p>\n

By leveraging the power of these industry-leading tools, our instructional design consultants can craft training materials that captivate your learners and boost engagement<\/a>. And importantly, our team effectively delivers the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their roles.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Ensuring a Customized Training Approach” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Every organization is unique, which is why it’s essential to work with an instructional design consultant who can develop a customized training program that meets your specific needs.<\/p>\n

This may involve conducting a thorough needs analysis, identifying performance gaps, and developing targeted learning objectives. By taking the time to understand your organization’s goals and challenges, an instructional design company can create a tailored training program that drives real results.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Exploring the Instructional Design Process” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The instructional design process involves several critical steps.<\/p>\n

These include conducting a needs assessment, developing a training plan, creating engaging and interactive learning materials, and evaluating the effectiveness of the training.<\/p>\n

We follow instructional design best practices, the latest learning theories, and learning strategies. Throughout this process, an instructional design consultant will work closely with your organization to ensure that your training program is tailored to your specific needs and objectives. Additionally, as an organization, you can provide your employees with engaging, timely, and informative learning content.<\/p>\n

Training does NOT have to be boring! Unfortunately, so many companies and employees have become accustomed to dull and mind-numbing trainings. It definitely doesn\u2019t have to be that way. Let\u2019s raise training engagement, expectation, and knowledge retention with customized eLearning training.<\/p>\n

We are proud of the results-focused training we develop for our clients. In our streamlined approach, we use the PDCA model for process efficiency and ensure comprehensive training outcomes. To be sure, we are committed to plan, develop, validate, and sustain training within your organization.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”PDCA: PLAN” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]FIRST STEP IN PLANNING: CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Needs Assessment is a crucial step towards effective training. Unfortunately, it is often over-looked or skipped to save time. As a result, many jump right to curriculum development. However, without a Needs Assessment<\/a>, budget hits and schedule overruns can result. In the end, the goal of developing effective training is lost.<\/p>\n

Our instructional design consulting team assesses your current state of training. We\u2019ll ask several questions.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s been working? What hasn\u2019t worked? What is the desired outcome for your training? Where are the gaps and the needs of the organization? Who is the target audience? What type of training methods best match each audience? What is the connection to the organization\u2019s goals? Additionally, how does employee development assist in reaching those goals?<\/p>\n

DEVELOP SPECIFICS ON TRAINING ROI<\/strong><\/p>\n

What goals do you plan to achieve with the training? Likewise, how will you measure its performance?<\/p>\n

Subsequently, it\u2019s important to develop the ROI in the planning process. Most acknowledge that results matter. In the end, there\u2019s no single approach to measure training ROI<\/a>. However, it\u2019s best to outline how it will be measured from the start.<\/p>\n

There are several factors to consider. These include the goal, current employee knowledge, post-training assessment, and performance results.<\/p>\n

DEFINE THE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT BUDGET<\/strong><\/p>\n

As an instructional design consulting firm, we help outline the training costs. Of course, if a budget is already set, that\u2019s great. This will ensure all training is scoped and created within budget.<\/p>\n

We caution not to skip the budget step. Equally harmful is waiting until further in the development process. As a result, both will cause schedule delays and cost overruns.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”PDCA: DO” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]DEVELOP PRE-TRAINING EVALUATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important for instructional design firms to do a pre-training assessment. In this step, the team measures the training effectiveness and employees\u2019 knowledge. This will pinpoint the current skill and knowledge level. The instructional designers outline the assessment approach. Additionally, they identify tasks to complete prior to training.<\/p>\n

DEVELOP TASK ANALYSIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The task analysis outlines each step for a task or job. This captures detailed actions for employees in each role.<\/p>\n

Our instructional designers highlight each task in the training. Towards this effort, the team documents each step from beginning to end. The designers do not assume common knowledge for any step. Consequently, it\u2019s essential to clearly outline each step in the task.<\/p>\n

DEVELOP TRAINING CURRICULUM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The type of training needed guides the development of curriculum. Examples of training include: product or service, compliance, safety, technical skills, soft skills (also referred to as power skills), cybersecurity, employee orientation, and onboarding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Instructional designers create training based on how it will be deployed. For example, will the training be on a Learning Management System (LMS) as an eLearning format? Or is it instructor-led? Or, it could be a combination of both. And of course since the Covid pandemic, many organizations have utilized virtual instructor-led training<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In our instructional design consulting approach, we work with our clients to include the most appropriate types of learning for your organization. Additionally, the training can include blended learning, virtual led training, gamification, mobile, AR\/VR, and microlearning.<\/p>\n

DEVELOP SCORM COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is your training in an e-learning format, hosted on your organization\u2019s LMS? If so, the instructional design team will ensure the training meets SCORM requirements. SCORM compliant training modules ensure that the training meets standards for any LMS<\/a>. If your organization looks to change LMS platforms in the future, SCORM compliant training will run on the new system.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”PDCA: DO” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n

DEVELOP PRE-TRAINING EVALUATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important for instructional design firms to do a pre-training assessment. In this step, the team measures the training effectiveness and employees\u2019 knowledge. This will pinpoint the current skill and knowledge level. The instructional designers outline the assessment approach. Additionally, they identify tasks to complete prior to training.<\/p>\n

DEVELOP TASK ANALYSIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The task analysis outlines each step for a task or job. This captures detailed actions for employees in each role. Our instructional designers highlight each task in the training. Towards this effort, the team documents each step from beginning to end. The designers do not assume common knowledge for any step. Consequently, it\u2019s essential to clearly outline each step in the task.<\/p>\n

DEVELOP TRAINING CURRICULUM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The type of training needed guides the development of curriculum. Examples of training include: product or service, compliance<\/a>, safety, technical skills, soft skills (also referred to as power skills<\/a>), cybersecurity, employee orientation, and onboarding.<\/p>\n

Instructional designers create training based on how it will be deployed. For example, will the training be on a Learning Management System<\/a> (LMS) as an eLearning format? Or is it instructor-led? Or, it could be a combination of both. In our instructional design consulting approach, we work with our clients to include the most appropriate types of learning for your organization. Additionally, the training can include blended learning, virtual led training<\/a>, gamification<\/a>, mobile, AR\/VR, and microlearning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DEVELOP SCORM COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is your training in an eLearning format, hosted on your organization\u2019s LMS? If so, the instructional design team will ensure the training meets SCORM requirements. SCORM compliant training modules ensure that the training meets standards for any LMS. If your organization looks to change LMS platforms in the future, SCORM compliant training will run on the new system.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”PDCA: CHECK” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n

PERFORM SCORM COMPLIANCE TESTING<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to verify each learner receives eLearning training. As part of the testing, the team tracks training results. Testing also confirms training compatibility with the LMS. As part of our instructional design consulting services, we make sure all training is SCORM compliant.<\/p>\n

VALIDATE TRAINING ADOPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

The type of training determines the approach to measure effectiveness. As well, employee adoption is important. Therefore, the goal is that employees understand and embrace the knowledge and skills. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are used to measure performance. The training team assesses how well employees support the training. As a result, the training effectiveness relates to the rate of adoption.<\/p>\n

PERFORM TRAINING SURVEYS<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the most part, employees are honest in their feedback. Surveys are helpful to gather this information. In this effort, employees provide important insight into the training. As well, they offer solid suggestions to improve the training. In addition, employees like that their opinion is valued.<\/p>\n

MONITOR, ADJUST AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE TRAINING CONTENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

After training is developed, the work does not end. A culture of continuous improvement ensures that training and methods are regularly reviewed and refined. Instructional design companies should continue to evaluate how to improve the training. As an example, how can we adjust the training to increase adoption? Likewise, there are always opportunities to improve training efforts.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”PDCA: ACT” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n

PERFORM LMS MAINTENANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like any software-based system, your organization\u2019s LMS needs regular maintenance. These efforts include software updates. This ensures the LMS is running with current eLearning training strategies. As part of our instructional design consulting efforts, we collaborate with your administrator or LMS vendor. We\u2019ll confirm that all new curriculum is operating as it should.<\/p>\n

RUN LEARNING KPI REPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The instructional design team runs KPI reports outlined in the development phase. As part of this effort, the KPIs should be linked to the organization\u2019s goals. Likewise, KPI reports should evaluate several metrics. Some of the metrics include:<\/p>\n