ASTD 2007 International Conference & Exposition



	Just Added! ADVANCED E-LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 This certificate program redirects and narrows the focus of instructional design to those things that matter most in creating successful e-learning: effective ways to design meaningful, memorable, and motivational experiences, while blending in successful behavioral change principles. Based on dozens of research studies, these principles will help you design learning events that go far beyond the transmission of information to achieve behavioral change and targeted performance levels. Learn to counter change inhibitors, design pre-instructional events, blend formal and informal learning, use techniques for performance change, create performance aids, and space learning events. Audience Designed for those who are experienced in training and performance who want to deepen their skills in e-learning instructional design: managers, developers, designers, instructors, courseware producers. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $995; Nonmember: US $1,195 Just Added! BUILDING DEEPER RELATIONSHIPS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 You can't get there alone! The process of building and sustaining relationships is vital to creating growth in any organization as well as to your own career success. This new workshop, developed in partnership with FerrazziGreenlight, shows how to transform instinctive behaviors that inhibit success into positive, conscious choices. Identify contact groups and constitiutencies who can contribute to personal and professional success, while broadening your areas of influence and expanding group management skills. Understand the relationship principles of intimacy, generosity, and commiting to others' success in to better manage the relationship cycle. Audience HR and learning professionals who want to bring change to an organization, find ways to build stronger internal and external relationships, broaden areas of influence, build partnerships and foster collaboration among organizational leaders, team members, and key business partners. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $995; Nonmember: US $1,195 Just Added! CPLP™ PREP WORKSHOP June 1-2, 2007 The CPLP™ Prep Workshop is a two-day workshop that gives participants a high level review of the nine areas of expertise from the ASTD Competency Model, helps identify areas where further study is needed, enhances your test-taking skills, and shows you how to prepare the required work product for submission. It is designed to bolster exam-day and work product preparation confidence but is not meant to serve as a substitute for your full preparation. It will help you highlight areas you many need to study further and you will leave with a clear understanding of the steps you need to take to prepare your work product submission. An added benefit is all participants receive a complete set of the ASTD Learning System as well as 250 practice assessment questions. Audience This program is designed for those who have the following qualifications: If you have three years of relevant work experience in the workplace learning and performance profession. If you have decided that certification aligns with your career goals If you have the resources required (time, money, energy) to invest in teh CPLP™ If you have a good understanding of all nine areas of expertise of the ASTD Competency Study and are ready to start preparing to earn your CPLP™ If you want to know where your understanding of CPLP™ content is strong, and also where you need to invest more effort in preparation in order to be successful Course Fee ASTD Member: US $695; Nonmember: US $895 BUSINESS ACADEMY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Understanding Business Drivers May 31 - June 2, 2007 The Learning Professional’s MBA: ASTD presents a unique course designed to develop deeper knowledge in business core competencies. Attendees will enhance their workplace value and credibility by focusing on key business drivers: strategic planning, financial management, and marketing. Attendees will also develop skills critical to successful program implementation, including influencing skills and relationship management. The results will be greater alignment of training with business strategies and greater personal impact on business results. This program was developed in partnership with the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Audience This program is designed for workplace learning and performance professionals who want to increase their business skills and understanding, become more valuable to their organizations in their ability to accelerate business results, and move along a career path to higher levels of accomplishment and responsibility. Course Fee Understanding Business Drivers ASTD Member: US $1,395; Nonmember: US $1,595 DESIGNING LEARNING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 31 - June 2, 2007 Developed for participants new to instructional design, this is the complete foundation workshop for designing outcome-based training, giving participants a competitive advantage when creating programs. The workshop follows a human performance improvement approach to designing learning and includes practice in needs assessment, job/task analysis, and course design using templates exclusive to ASTD. Participants learn how to apply a structured step-by-step process towards designing and have the opportunity to apply what they learn to their own work during the workshop. The content of this program is based on the ASTD Competency Study and helps in preparation for obtaining the CPLP credential. Audience This program is for practitioners new to the field of instructional design or who want to apply the principles of human performance improvement to their course designs. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $1,295; Nonmember: US $1,495 HUMAN PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 31 - June 2, 2007 In this foundation course in the series, you are introduced to the world of human performance improvement and prepared for the shift from a training mindset to a human performance improvement mindset. This course is not about a new way of training employees; it’s about a new approach to improving performance, which may or may not include traditional training methodologies. Learn how to use the HPI process to help your clients articulate their business goals, link these goals to human performance, understand the current state of performance in the organization, find the root causes for performance deficiencies, implement solutions, and evaluate the results. You will also glimpse at what it feels like to do performance consulting and what it takes to manage the change that accompanies interventions. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $1,395; Nonmember: US $1,595 HPI in the Workplace is a prerequisite for all other HPI Certificate Program courses. ANALYZING HUMAN PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 31 - June 2, 2007 Before you can solve performance problems, you need a systematic approach to get at the real performance gaps and the root causes. ASTD, in partnership with Platinum Performance Group, will introduce you to the new analysis model of Performance DNA. The Performance DNA Toolkit is a complete, state-of-the-art, flexible set of tools—guides, checklists, and templates—to conduct a comprehensive analysis of human performance for any position. With flexibility and completeness of the analysis process in mind, the tools were designed to meet the needs of both a newly indoctrinated performance analyst and a seasoned professional. They were designed to be effective in complex high technology environments, sales or manufacturing, and every situation in between. The tools are based heavily on the validated work and processes of pioneers in human performance improvement, such as Thomas Gilbert and others, while incorporating decades of real-world execution. They include the best tools and processes for today’s complex and rapidly changing workplace. This course will show you how to use these tools efficiently and let you practice implementing them in an organization. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $1,395; Nonmember: US $1,595 Prerequisite: Human Performance Improvement in the Workplace SELECTING HPI SOLUTIONS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 31 - June 2, 2007 Now that I’ve uncovered more than just training issues, how do I find the right solution? Will they expect me to implement any solutions I suggest? Will I be able to measure the success of this solution? Could I just give them the solutions I am familiar with and hope things get better? A Human Performance Improvement approach can be a Pandora’s box. Research tells us that more than 80 percent of the time, performance problems aren’t caused by a lack of skill or knowledge within the performer. So what else is there and how do you know how to choose the right solutions? Learn how to link root causes to one of six categories: knowledge, information, physical resources, structure and process, motives, and wellness. Then learn how to locate and contract with talented people who specialize in these areas. Understand how to monitor and manage the implementation process from start to finish, ensuring that the solutions are following the prescription. This skill-building class will leave you with practical tools and experiences so you can build a seamless delivery system for your solutions. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $1,395; Nonmember: US $1,595 This course can be taken before or after the Evaluating Performance Improvement Interventions course. Prerequisite: Human Performance Improvement in the Workplace MEASURING AND EVALUATING LEARNING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 31 - June 2, 2007 This comprehensive three-day certificate program provides a solid foundation in all aspects of the measurement and evaluation of learning and performance solutions. Through small group interaction, application exercises, and a running case study, participants will leave the program knowing how to determine the impact of learning programs and develop and implement an evaluation strategy for their organization. The content of this program is based on the ASTD Competency Study and helps in preparation for obtaining the CPLP credential. Audience This program is for professionals new to measurement and evaluation or anyone responsible for determining the impact of learning and performance improvement interventions. Individuals looking to strengthen and expand their organization’s evaluation efforts will also benefit. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $1,295; Nonmember: US $1,495 NEW! MANAGING THE LEARNING FUNCTION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 31 - June 2, 2007 Providing leadership in developing human capital to execute an organization’s strategy is key to organizational achievement. Successful managers of the learning function: Understand the current and evolving role of the learning manager in challenging environments Establish a vision by creating a compelling picture of how the learning function improves business performance and enables execution of organizational strategy; partner with business leaders to advocate improving performance through learning Establish strategies, develop long-range learning, development, and human performance initiatives to implement the vision; understand what drives business and how the learning function can best add value Understand the best practices in needs assessment methodologies, learning needs identification; adult learning theory; learning design theory; learning technologies; learning information systems; and marketplace resources Run the learning function like a business by converting strategies into action plans reconciled with real-life constraints; develop and monitor budgets, understand staffing and resource deployment. This interactive workshop includes self-assessments, small group case study discussion, best-practice review, and feedback on specific challenges participants face. The content of this program is based on the ASTD Competency Study and helps in preparation for obtaining the CPLP credential. Audience This program is designed for professionals who implement workforce learning and development initiatives or those who are about to undertake this key organizational role. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $1,395; Nonmember US $1,595 TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM May 31 - June 2, 2007 This is the trainer’s training program. It is a practical, how-to overview of the entire training function. It prepares new trainers with critical training skills and introduces seasoned practitioners to the latest techniques for delivering powerful training. The workshop is based on the ASTD Competency Model and covers the key actions and knowledge necessary to deliver world-class training. The content of this program helps in preparation for obtaining the CPLPTM credential. Audience This program is for practitioners beginning their training career. However, it also offers fresh ideas and concepts for seasoned trainers Course Fee ASTD Member: US $1,295; Nonmember: US $1,495 E-LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 The workshop helps you develop e-learning experiences for users that are “meaningful and memorable” and motivate learners to actually change their behavior. This two-day class reinvents instructional design common wisdom with fresh e-learning examples from real clients using real budgets, focusing on making your instructional design approach better than most who create e-learning. This is not a tools class. The focus is on skillfully meeting instructional design challenges in any industry. This original course of study was development by Michael Allen, creator of Authorware and founder of Allen Interactions, in conjunction with ASTD. Audience This program is designed for practitioners new to e-learning technology but not inexperienced in training and performance; practitioners wanting to brush up on the newest techniques; instructional designers; curriculum builders; learning managers; courseware producers; sales, safety, health-care, finance, higher education, and government trainers. If you’re moving from instructor-led training into the world of e-learning, this certificate is a uniquely valuable place to start. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $995; Nonmember: US $1,195 FACILITATING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 Key roles of the learning professional are to lead, manage, and facilitate change within organizations. Learning professionals establish sponsorship and ownership for change, help clients contract for change and clarify expectations, conduct diagnostic assessments and design requirements for future states, and provide feedback and build support for change. Facilitating change is more critical now than ever as organizations are affected by uncertain economic conditions and are driven to improve efficiency, productivity, and service quality while controlling costs. Through application exercises, case studies, and interactive program modules, participants will learn a comprehensive change model that can be immediately applied to their current situation. The content of this program is based on the ASTD Competency Study and helps in preparation for obtaining the CPLP credential. Audience This program is designed for learning professionals who are currently responsible for managing change efforts or those who want to be ready for this challenge in their current or future positions. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $995; Nonmember: US $1,195 NEW! MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 Effective knowledge sharing throughout an organization enhances employee performance, fosters innovation, and facilitates the exchange of an organization’s most important commodity—the knowledge of the people who make the difference between success and failure. Managing Knowledge combines the organizational culture, strategic goals, individual needs, and expertise of people to create an atmosphere of learning and growth. Philosophically, knowledge management must be a vital part of corporate principles and individual jobs for knowledge sharing to succeed. So how do organizations transform their current structure and processes to become learning organizations that leverage knowledge management? This workshop covers the essential components of knowledge efforts. The content is based on the ASTD Competency Study and helps in preparation for obtaining the CPLP credential. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $995; Nonmember: US $1,195 NEW! COACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 This two-day workshop demonstrates the functions of a successful learning professional in the role of coach, including using an interactive process to help individuals and organizations develop more rapidly and produce more satisfying results, and improving others’ ability to set goals, take actions, make better decisions, and make full use of their natural strengths. The content of this program is based on the ASTD Competency Study and helps in preparation for obtaining the CPLP credential. The ASTD Coaching Certificate is aligned with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics and the ICF Core Coaching Competencies. Audience This program is for learning and performance professionals who want to develop successful coaching competencies and skills. Course Fee ASTD Member: US$995; Nonmember: US$1,195 NEW! CAREER PLANING AND TALENT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 Career planning and talent management are key functions of the learning and performance professional. Participants of this program will learn how to ensure employees have the right skills to meet the strategic challenges of the organization; align individual career planning and organization talent management processes to achieve an optimal match between individual and organizational needs; and promote individual growth and organizational renewal. The content of this program is based on the ASTD Competency Study and helps in preparation for obtaining the CPLP credential. Audience This program is for learning and performance professionals who want to understand the key responsibilities and challenges of aligning individual employee skills and talent with organizational needs. Course Fee ASTD Member: US$995; Nonmember: US$1,195 ROI SKILL-BUILDING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 In this two-day certificate program, participants will build the skills needed to develop and deliver effective return-on-investment (ROI) evaluations for learning and performance, organizational development, human resources, technology, change, and quality solutions. The program emphasizes the Phillips ROI Methodology and participants learn to apply the ROI Process Model– a results-based method for developing application impact objectives, developing data collection plans, collecting various types of hard and soft data, isolating the effects of the program, converting data to monetary values, tabulating appropriate program costs, calculating return-on-investment, and identifying intangible benefits. Participants are asked to bring a real-time project to maximize transfer of learning by enabling them to build their skills with an example relevant to their professional responsibilities. Audience This program is designed for practitioners who want to measure the impact of learning and performance solutions and need to develop the skills to determine the return-on-investment for specific programs. Course Fee ASTD Member: US$995; Nonmember: US$1,195 TEST DESIGN AND DELIVERY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM June 1-2, 2007 A customized test can help you determine who should participate in a training program, and if the participants mastered the material presented. Developed by ACT Inc., an international leader in test design and delivery, in conjunction with ASTD, this program provides a comprehensive understanding of how to design and deliver tests that will meet organizational needs and follow professional standards Audience This program is designed for workplace learning and performance professionals who want to learn a systematic approach for developing tests. Course Fee ASTD Member: US $995; Nonmember: US $1,195