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• Fundamentals of Training - 4 mornings in June

  • Start
    Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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  • End
    Friday, June 16, 2023
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom - Access will be provided prior to programs

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  Ready to upskill your learning and development competencies? Looking for a way to add value to your organization? The ATD-Cascadia Fundamentals of Training course is a perfect fit for your needs! Fundamentals of Training provides you with an interactive learning experience addressing the core elements of the ADDIE Instructional Design Model. Facilitated by local industry experts, this course blends the foundational tenets of instructional design with current best practices for training delivery and facilitation.
  

  This course is perfect for:

  • New and aspiring instructional designers and trainers

  • Professionals who are looking to expand their skill set

  • Professionals who train others as a part of their job description

  Session Descriptions

  1a. Needs Assessment - 8:30am - 10:00am, Tuesday, June 13, 2023

  • Explore a process for determining whether or not training is part of the solution
  • Learn methods for information-gathering and communicating needs assessment results

  1b. Learner Analysis - 10:15am - 12:00pm Tuesday, June 13, 2023
  

  • Learner Analysis Principles and Processes
  • Integrating Learner Analysis into Design and Development

  2a. Course Design Part 1 (Course Development Process and Task Analysis) - 8:30 - 10 am, Wednesday, June 14, 2023

  • Course Development Process
  • Task Analysis

  2b. Course Design Part 2 (Learning Objectives) - 10:30 - 12 pm Wednesday, June 14, 2023

  • Learning Objectives

  3. Training Methodologies & Strategies - 8:30am - 12:00pm, Thursday, June 15, 2023

  • Training Methods
  • Dale’s Cone of Experience
  • Connecting Training Methodology to Learning Objectives

  4a. Virtual Facilitation Skills - 8:30am - 10:15 am, Friday, June 16, 2023

  • Guidelines for Effective Facilitation
  • Practice with Virtual Tools

  4b. Presentation Skills - 10:30am - 12:00pm, Friday, June 16 2023

  • Seven step process to prepare a presentation
  • Practice with presenting

  Our Instructors - Click HERE for the biographies of our instructors.

  
  

  Program Details
  

  • Sessions are held virtually over Zoom. Links to the Zoom meeting are sent prior to each session.
  • Because our sessions use all of the interactivity tools available from Zoom, joining the training from a desktop or laptop computer is strongly recommended.
  • Enrollment is limited to 30 participants.

  Universal Access

  ATD Cascadia is committed to providing universal access to all of our participants and will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests. Please contact Linda at 503-579-1552 or adminassistant@tdcascadia.org to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

  
  

  Additional Information

  • Early bird registration ends May 31, 2023

  • Online registration is available until June 11, 2023

  • Discounted registration is available for our partner organizations (ICF, NSA, ODN, SHRM only).

  • Contact the ATD office at 503-579-1552 or Adminassistant@tdcascadia.org for assistance with any of the following: 

  • • Multiple registrations

    • Scholarship assistance 

    • Refunds (available only until June 1)

    • Substitutions (allowed at any time; price adjustment for nonmembers)

    • Partial registration (We highly recommend taking all four sessions; however, if you are looking for a refresher, need to make up a session or can only attend one, partial registration may be allowed).

  Recertification Credits

  CPTD (estimated 12 hours)
  CPTDs earn one recertification point/credit for each physical hour of continuing education within one’s current role/job or involving a new experience or content. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any paperwork required by National ATD. Visit the CPTD Website for complete information.

  
  

  HRCI and SHRM
  This program may be eligible for self-certification for HRCI and SHRM recertifications credits. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any paperwork required by either HRCI and SHRM. Visit either site at HRCI website or SHRM website for more information.

  ATD Capability Model

  The ATD Capability Model outlines what practitioners need to know and do to development themselves, others, and their organizations. Participants in the Fundamentals of Training course complete a free self-assessment and learn how to build a custom learning plan for ongoing professional professional development. For more information about the ATD Capability Model, please visit this website. 

  This course develops Professional Capability in the following areas:

  • Learning Sciences

  • Instructional Design

  • Training Delivery and Facilitation

  
  

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• ATD Cascadia's Learning over Lunch

  • When
    Thursday, June 15, 2023
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    12:05 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - registration will be provided upon registration

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  Please note that this session will start at approximately 12:05.  Another program will be concluding at 12, and this program will start shortly afterwards.  

  Are you looking for a friendly and collaborative opportunity for knowledge sharing? Join other Talent Development professionals for our Free  ATD-Cascadia’s Learning over Lunch series. 
  

  This virtual discussion group is offered every third Thursday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. We will explore current trends and topics through small group discussions based on chapter members’ learning and experiences. We invite you to bring your ideas, stories, and questions to what we hope will be an engaging session! 

  Details

  • This month’s focus will be on current trends and topics in Learning and Development as experienced by ATD Casadia members who attended ATD23.

  • Please come prepared to be on video (if possible) and participate in small group discussions based themes presented at ATD23

  • Zoom Access information will be sent via email prior to the program.

  
  

  

  
  

  Lifelong Learning, Future Readiness

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• ATD - Cascadia Chapter Orientation

  • When
    Thursday, June 22, 2023
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Access provided upon registration

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  At ATD-Cascadia, we have numerous ways for you to grow your network, skills, and career–and we want to share how! Whether you’re new to the community or seeking to renew your connections, join us for a fun, casual overview of all we have to offer at ATD-Cascadia.

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• Board of Directors Meeting - June 2023

  • When
    Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Zoom access will be provided in your confirmation email

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  The board meeting is open to any interested person.

  To see previous agendas, minutes and handouts, click here.

  Please indicate your interest in attending by registering in advance.

  Please note that the meeting location may either be in a secure building where you will need to receive instructions prior to the meeting to gain access.  Or, this will be a Zoom session and access will need to be given.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ATD Cascadia's Learning over Lunch

  • When
    Thursday, July 20, 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - registration will be provided upon registration

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  Are you looking for a friendly and collaborative opportunity for knowledge sharing? Join other Talent Development professionals for our Free ATD-Cascadia’s Learning over Lunch series. 

  This virtual discussion group is offered every third Thursday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. We will explore current trends and topics through small group discussions based on chapter members’ learning and experiences. We invite you to bring your ideas, stories, and questions to what we hope will be an engaging session! 

  Pre-work for this session: 

  Please come prepared to be on video if possible and participate in small group discussions based on these articles Strengthening Remote Relationships: 15 Team Building Activities for Virtual Teams and How to Keep Remote Workers Engaged in a Virtual Team.  

  We are happy to have July's LoL led by Jacquelynn Sharpe Ravella. Jacquelynn has over 10 years experience in project management, higher education distance learning, facilitating virtual webinars, virtual teaching, and training.  As an on camera actor, she has added these creative talents to help make some of her in person and virtual teaching fun.

  Details

  • This month’s discussion topic covers challenges connecting virtual teams and explores best practices to connect with each other.

  • Zoom Access information will be sent via email prior to the program.

  
  

  

  
  

  Training Delivery & Facilitation, Collaboration & Leadership, Cultural Awareness & Inclusion

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• Learning Leaders SIG

  • When
    Tuesday, August 01, 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Access will be in registration email

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  The ATD-Cascadia Learning Leaders Special Interest Group (SIG) is an informal discussion group where Talent Development leaders can talk about their challenges, successes, and what they are learning along the way. Our desire is to build a community of learning leaders who share best practices and feel supported in their work.

  Please join us during the first Tuesday of every month at Noon for an hour of sharing insights and support with your colleagues.

  By attending the Learning Leaders SIG, you will have an opportunity to:

  • Connect with other learning leaders to share current issues

  • Gain actionable insights on delivering a talent development strategy

  • Receive valuable advice and support from your peers

  
  

  Intended Audience
  

  Talent Development Leaders (managers and above) who are members or future members of ATD-Cascadia.

  By talent development, we are specifically looking for those who:

  • Manage a staff of trainers, instructional designers, learning designers

  • Lead the learning and development function for an organization

  • Serve as external consultants who advise on talent development strategy

  • Have positions such as: Manager/Director of L&D/Training, Chief Learning Officer, Head of Talent Development, or HR leaders responsible for Talent Development

  If you are not in a formal L&D leadership position, but want “a peak behind the curtain,” feel free to reach out to Dan Vetter or Dan Bilderback to learn more about this group and see if it is something that appeals to you.

  
  

  Dan Bilderback, CPTD

  Dan has been working in the field of Talent Development since 2006 and is currently the Director of Talent Development at SELCO Community Credit Union, based in Springfield, OR. A longtime member of ATD, Dan earned his CPTD designation in 2011 and was one of the co-founders of the ATD-Cascadia Lane County Geographical Interest Group (GIG). Dan is passionate about partnering with others to create learning solutions that are effective, timely, and fun!

  In his spare time, Dan is a part time professional musician who loves traveling, wine tasting, and playing music with his wife, Corrina. Their border collie, Milo, keeps them active and happy!

  
  

  Dan Vetter, CPTD

  Dan has been improving human performance for 35 years. For 12 years he worked inside a Fortune 500 company developing and facilitating workshops for thousands of participants. Since 1994 he has worked his training magic with over 100 clients. Dan was the 2004 President of American Society for Training and Development – Cascadia Chapter. He is actively involved in Oregon Organizational Development Network and is leading their pro-bono Community Consulting Program. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct faculty member for Portland State University helping mentor and develop the trainers of tomorrow. In 2009 he was one of the earliest NW training professionals to earn the prestigious “Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)” designation from the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

  Dan lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Carmen who is a glass artist. He loves sailing, hiking, cycling, and trips to the Oregon Coast.

  
  

  

  
  

  Career & Leadership Development, Coaching, Collaboration & Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Talent Strategy & Management, Future Readiness

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