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Subject:Instructor-Led Training Manual From:rhoggan -at- lewis -dot- com To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Mon, 14 Jan 2002 16:45:26 -0600
Greetings,
My company will be releasing a new product to an audience we have never
targeted previously. A portion of the documentation suite accompanying the
product includes training manuals. Our training department has several
buzz-words they use, yet I get the impression they don't really know what
they mean. These words include "modular" and "instructor-led" training.
After several months of going the rounds, we finally agree on "modular".
And now it is time to focus on "Instructor-Led". I have my own opinion as
to what an instructor-led training workbook contains, but would like to see
your opinions as to the typical core elements of such a book. If possible,
I would like to see what you think the differences are between a self-paced
"on your own" workbook and an instructor-led workbook. I am told the
workbook is to be left-behind for reference material, so that already makes
me think it is not just an instructor-led workbook.
If it helps any, we will also have the following documents for this
application:
* Online Help (Field Version on CE Device)
* Online Help (Office-Side Version on Server and Workstation)
* Process Guide (Quick Reference Cards for most frequently used features)
* Technical Administrator Guide
* System Administrator Guide and/or Workbook
The Field Version of Online Help and the Process Guide will be available to
the target audience of the Instructor-led training courses.
Finally, apologies and disclaimer:
I checked the archives previous to the email with keywords "Instructor,
Instructor-led, Training, Training Manual, Self-paced". I didn't pull
anything up of great worth. If somebody has better keywords, please let me
know.
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