Professional Development Offerings

Professional development offerings are a set of skill-building events designed to assist individuals in obtaining new knowledge and skills. Offerings seek to accomplish specific objectives and improve workplace performance.

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Types of offerings include:

• Training: an instructional experience provided primarily by employers for employees
• Workshops: educational programs that focus on techniques and skills in a particular field
• Training of Trainers: training to prepare instructors to present information effectively
• Information and presentation sessions: events that provide a familiarity level of knowledge on a specific topic
• Technical Assistance: the process of providing targeted support

Additional Resources

• Understanding the Training of Trainers Model [PDF 729 KB]
• Professional Development 201: From Basic to Dynamic

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Technical Assistance is the process of providing targeted support to an organization with a development need or problem, which is typically delivered over an extended period of time.

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Distance learning is a mode to deliver instruction using technology to individuals who are separated by time, distance, or both. There are two modes of delivery: synchronous and asynchronous.

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