About the Book
The Definitive A-to-ZGuidebook on Virtual Training
Is your virtual traininggetting the results you want? The ability to deliver training at any time andto any location allows maximum flexibility for organizations and learners, whichultimately means more training opportunities than in-person classes could ever provide.As more organizations switch to or increase virtual training programs, learninghow to excel in designing and delivering those programs is critical.
The Virtual TrainingGuidebook, second edition, is aresource that will make the difference for beginners and veterans alike. It is acomprehensive and accessible manual for anyone who needs to create robustemployee training solutions that solve real-world business challenges. Novicesand experienced training professionals will find field-tested advice onchoosing the right technology for their organization's training needs,designing and facilitating classes that help all participants level up theirskills, developing more engaging activities for learners, measuring success, andturning virtual training programs into valuable contributors to talentdevelopment and the bottom line.
The new edition includes:
Step-by-step instructions for designers, facilitators, producers,administrators, and participants on how to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness
Dozens of new and updated case studies and practical checklists,templates, and worksheets
Expanded coverage of accessibility, hybrid learning, and immersivetechnologies
A look at what's trending in global classrooms and mobile technology
Looking for a workbook onimplementing key lessons from the guidebook? Be sure to check out the companionvolume, Virtual Training Tools and Templates, featuring 185 checklists,questionnaires, templates, and other practical tools. These two volumescombined cover what you need to know to design and deliver successful virtualtraining.
Table of Contents:
Author’s Note
Introduction
1. Get Ready
2. Select Technology
3. Design Content
4. Develop Activities
5. Prepare Facilitators
6. Support Producers
7. Prepare Participants
8. Build Success Through Logistics
9. Measure Results
10. Prepare for the Future
Acknowledgments
Trademark Attributions
Glossary
Recommended References
References
Index
About the Author
About
ATD
About the Author :
Cindy Huggett is a pioneer in the field of online learning with more than 20 years of experience teaching thousands of training professionals how to design and deliver practical and engaging interactive online classes. She partners with organizations to upskill facilitators, improve online learning design, and create actionable learning solutions for today's global workforce. Cindy is an author and contributor to several books on training and development, including the recently updated Virtual Training Guidebook, a companion volume for Virtual Training Tools and Templates. She is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Review :
“This practical and comprehensive guide to modern virtual learning is for new and experienced professionals alike. It covers every element—from content and design to preparing participants, facilitators, and producers to evaluation to the future of online learning—and pairs that with valuable checklists and worksheets.”
—Karen Greenfield, former Global Director, SAP Learning2Go Virtual Live
“Cindy Huggett’s expertise shines in The Virtual Training Guidebook. This essential resource will equip you with the skills and tools to create engaging and effective online learning experiences.”
—Michelle Ockers, Chief Learning Strategist, Learning Uncut
“The Virtual Training Guidebook is a handbook for masterfully navigating the complexities of designing, developing, and delivering virtual training. If your job description includes virtual classroom instruction of any kind—from education to frontline training to leadership development—this book will be your go-to guide. Don't enter a virtual classroom without it.”
—Karl Kapp, EdD, Professor, Instructional Design and Technology, Commonwealth University
“Are you an instructional designer or a facilitator? New to the profession or experienced? Do you need to know more about selecting technology or measuring results? No matter where you are in your career path, this comprehensive book guides you to your preferred future in virtual training.”
—Elaine Biech, 2022 ISA Thought Leader; Author, The Art and Science of Training; Editor, ATD's Handbook for Training and Talent Development
“Cindy’s done it again! The new edition of The Virtual Training Guidebook is even more relevant today, given how much time we spend in online sessions. This update includes the answers we wanted, ones we didn’t know we needed, and even more ideas for succeeding in the digital age.”
—Kassy LaBorie, Keynote Speaker, Author, Virtual Training Pioneer, KassySpeaks.com
“The Virtual Training Guidebook just got better with this new edition. A great resource for virtual learning professionals everywhere.”
—Patti P. Phillips, PhD, CEO, ROI Institute; Co-Author, Proving the Value of Soft Skills
“Virtual learning professionals need guidance to be successful. This new edition The Virtual Training Guidebook will help make your virtual learning more consistent, routine, successful, and sustainable.”
—Jack J. Phillips, PhD, Chairman, ROI Institute; ATD Thought Leader Award Recipient
