The ultimate success of our Multimedia Curriculum Libraries depends on what employees retain and apply on the job.

To be effective, training must be credible, persuasive, and understood within the context of the daily work environment. This is indeed a challenge; however, it can be achieved through a disciplined application of proven instructional design principles. Global Collaboration Partners' designers combine a genuine dedication to learning with a solid understanding of adult learning theory to create training that really works.

Since much of a learning program’s success is dependent on the quality and effectiveness of the course design; it’s worth considering some of the key differentiators that Global Collaboration Partners has brought to our Multimedia Curriculum Libraries:

Interactivity – We understand that employees learn by doing. Studies have shown that interactivity substantially improves the effectiveness of training. We make extensive use of a wide range of interactivity throughout our training, from simple knowledge checks to process simulations, to achieve important Learning Objectives and reinforce the learning process.

Test Design – Our understanding of the adult learner is reflected in our test design. Studies show that the “single test design” (where an entire course is followed by a single test) often creates “test apprehension” and diminishes the ability of the testing process to assess and reinforce learning. We place questions throughout the material in a manner that is based on the Learning Objectives and supports the learning process. Because learners are less intimidated by the testing process, they retain more of the material and can function more safely and effectively on the job.

Consistent Course Design and User Interface – When learners have to become familiar with a variety of course designs and interfaces, valuable training time is lost and learners experience increased anxiety. All Global Collaboration Partners courses incorporate consistent design standards and a user interface that has been tested by tens of thousands of students in a wide variety of learning environments at the world’s leading companies.

Clear Learning Objectives – Both effective course design and effective learning begin with clear goals and objectives. Our courses begin with a list of very specific Learning Objectives that are based on assessments of the audience needs and the performance objectives for the learner. The Learning Objectives form the foundation for the course as content is designed to accomplish the objectives, testing is designed to assess how well the objectives have been met, and remediation is provided to ensure the objectives are achieved.

Realism – Training is more effective and retention is greater when lessons are relevant to the job and easy for learners to relate to their own situations. While many training products rely on cartoon drawings, Global Collaboration Partners uses real-world photos of actual job situations. Over the years we have carefully photographed and cataloged over twenty-five thousand workplace images. Our expertise for realism is widely recognized in the industry. Extensive use of the “case study” approach further enhances relevance and interest to the learner.

Contextual Learning Frames – This innovative approach is designed to engage learners’ emotional involvement in the material and make them more receptive to the course material by directing learners to place themselves in the context of the instruction being delivered.

User-Controlled Narration – User-Controlled Narration makes full text display optional, leaving room in the frame for instructive graphics and interactivity. Likewise, audio narration is controlled by the learner – turn it up, turn it down, or turn it off to best suit individual learning styles and personal preference. These key features also allow our courses to be accessible to sight- and hearing-impaired learners and those who do not have or want to use computer audio capability.

Knowledge Laboratories – A cornerstone of Global Collaboration Partners course design philosophy, Knowledge Laboratories allow learners to apply their knowledge in a simulation environment. Such simulations have been found to be highly effective in holding the interest of learners and helping them retain the course material.

Lesson Quiz – This is the assessment tool or “test” instrument. Learners must successfully complete all Lesson Quizzes to receive credit and (where applicable) certification for course completion.

Completion Certificates – Upon successful completion of a course, the learner can print a Certificate of Completion containing their name, completion date, and the title of the course.

User-directed Delivery Options – Adults learn best when they can choose the style of instruction that suits them best. When learners come to training with a variety of educational levels, life experiences, and language abilities, user-directedness takes on even more importance. Learners can move through Global Collaboration Partners' courses at their own pace. They can choose to read and/or hear the course text to use both aural and visual learning styles. A glossary provides supplemental information to learners who are unfamiliar with terminology. Global Collaboration Partners emphasis on user-directedness recognizes and respects the diversity of today’s workplaces and ensures that all employees, whether managers, laborers, retail associates, or professionals, have a successful learning experience.

Company-specific content, policies, and procedures – To increase relevance to learners and application on-the-job, GCP has built the courses with standard off the shelf tools so you can easily insert company-specific photos, diagrams, maps, and other images into the course. Links to company-specific policies and procedures can be placed in the course to provide additional reference materials for learners.