Design Document

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Introduction

The Design Document is a summary of the structure and content of the training program.

This document was written after these tasks were completed:

 <Creation of scope document >

 <Creation of objectives>
 <Other…>
Purpose

The purpose of this document is to present a comprehensive summary of the content

requirements analysis completed to date for the <project> project training program.
This design will guide the development of the program. The stakeholders of the
<project> project training course have the opportunity to review and suggest changes, if
necessary, to the following requirements:

 Learning objectives and related content

 Course structure
 <Other>
Using this document

In this document, the performance objectives present the requirements of the <project>
project training program as defined by <HR/Training/Organizational Development>. It is
critical that content owners and line managers charged with job-specific training are in
agreement with the requirements and specifications guiding program development.

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In this Document

This document contains the following topics:

Performance Objectives...................................................................................................3

Structure, Course Content, and Delivery Time.................................................................4

Evaluation Strategy.......................................................................................................... 5

Design Review and Sign-Off............................................................................................6

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Performance Objectives

Introduction

Performance objectives describe what learners will be able to do after completing

a training program. The performance objectives will emphasize . . ..

Mastery Level

Successful mastery of objectives is demonstrated when a learner scores ??% or

better on the written assessments, and ??% or better on the simulated files
assessments.

Objective List

The tables below list the high-level objectives for the modules of the <project>
project Training program.

Course 1

Upon completion of the DTS Overview module, the participants will be able 
to:
1.1
1.2 
1.3 

Course 2

Upon completion of the DTS Navigation module, the participants will be 
able to:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6

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Structure, Course Content, and Delivery Time

Introduction

The table below displays the current organization of the program by objective,
the course content, and the estimated time of delivery. Design will be
accomplished using

 <input/standard/technique 1>
 <input/standard/technique 2>
Course Structure

The course will be designed with the following best-practice structure:

1. <structure>

Section Timing

Section Estimated Duration (minutes)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Evaluation Strategy

Levels of Evaluation

This table describes the levels of evaluation that will be assessed.

Level Purpose Examples

1. Participant reaction Measure responses about 
the training
2. Participant learning Measure the amount of 
learning that has occurred
in the training
3. Participant behavior Measure the change in 
behavior or skill that has 
occurred in the training

Evaluation

Assessment instruments and simulations/role plays will be used to objectively

test participants. The assessments will be based on the learning objectives which
themselves are based on performance goals.

Scoring

Successful completion of this course requires accurate answers <% correct on

written evaluation; % correct on the simulations>, in a reasonable completion
time to be established. Trainers will score assessments and scores will be given
to managers.

Remediation

All final scores will be shared with the department managers with the
recommendation that participants not meeting required percentages be provided
additional support.

The following strategy(ies) can be used for remediation:

 <strategy>

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Design Review and Sign-Off

Overview

The goal of this design review is to obtain final design sign-off by the
individuals designated on the sign-off list, as all training development will stem
from it.

Summary

This design document is the foundation for the <project> project training
program. Please review the entire document for content. Make sure the design
covers the objectives necessary for successful business goal implementation, as
well as effective measurement of those objectives.

The next phase of the project will be development. You will have the opportunity
to review the completed content for accuracy and effectiveness.

Reviewers

 <first>
 <second>
Signatures

Thank you for your assistance in creating this design document and thank you in
advance for your cooperation. Please sign in the spaces provided:

1. Sign-off: Design is complete and accurate as is

2. Changes noted: Design is fine with corrections marked
3. No sign-off: Further discussion necessary
<Stakeholder>

<Title> Sign-off Changes made No sign-off

<Stakeholder>

<Title> Sign-off Changes made No sign-off

<Stakeholder>

<Title> Sign-off Changes made No sign-off

<Stakeholder>

<Title> Sign-off Changes made No sign-off

<Stakeholder>

<Title> Sign-off Changes made No sign-off

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