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You\u2019ve got the perfect idea for how to skyrocket your business goals. Your employees will need to learn some new skills, and then apply new techniques on the job. All you need to do is design that course.<\/p>\n

But what\u2019s the best way to build training that doesn\u2019t overwhelm people with too much content? You don\u2019t want to create a \u201ctraining firehose\u201d that leaves them dazed.<\/p>\n

Organizing your courses into training modules creates a structure<\/strong>. And this structure helps deliver successful L&D programs. It might be tempting to curate online material or find a premade course and share that with your learners. It\u2019s definitely fast.<\/p>\n

But fast isn\u2019t always effective.<\/em><\/p>\n

A training module will help you choose the right content for the right purpose<\/strong>, decide on the best content type, and tie all your material together to achieve a larger learning outcome.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll discuss the value of modules and how to create a training module that fits your company’s training goals. If you want to skip the guide, you can scroll down, download our free and customizable template<\/strong><\/a>, and start creating your training module right away.<\/p>\n

What is a training module?<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start with a definition: A training module is a section of your eLearning course that focuses on one topic<\/strong>. It\u2019s an individual piece of the overall concept.<\/p>\n

Think of modules like chapters in a book. For instance, say you\u2019re creating a course<\/strong><\/a> on customer service. You might have separate modules to teach handling complaints, solving problems, and building customer relationships.<\/p>\n

Each lesson in the course may be a module, but it\u2019s also possible to have several lessons within one module. For instance, if one of your customer service modules focuses on problem-solving, you might include lessons on understanding customers\u2019 perspectives, communicating effectively, and managing expectations within the module.<\/p>\n

5 steps for how to create a training module<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re building training modules, you want to ensure they\u2019re engaging and that they serve all your learners equally. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how to create quality training modules.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Identify your learning objectives<\/h3>\n

As with any important task, you must start with clear goals. What is it you want to achieve with your training? The right target will help you understand what content to include and what tools to use.<\/p>\n

Start by looking at problems your teams face. What are you trying to solve with the training? Once you know what you want to achieve, you can begin to break your bigger goal down into individual topics<\/strong> that will be the foundations of your modules.<\/p>\n

For instance, say you have a company goal of improving customer satisfaction scores by 15% by the end of the year. You determine that to achieve your goal, employees need to be trained in how to have effective problem-solving conversations with customers.<\/p>\n

Next, select specific learning objectives for each module. Focus on making them SMART\u2014set specific, measurable targets that are relevant to the bigger goal.<\/p>\n

Your training objective for the problem-solving conversations module might include understanding how to begin a conversation confidently, proper communication etiquette, dealing with difficult situations, and following up with a customer.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Decide on your content type(s):<\/h3>\n

Once you know your learning objectives, decide what content formats will best serve them. Different content types<\/strong><\/a> work for different skill sets and audiences. Some of the content types you might consider include:<\/p>\n