What is re-usability training?

Ever heard of it? Does the term even make sense to you? Well, let’s explore the term and see what the definition of it is.

Ever heard of it? Does the term even make sense to you? Well, let’s explore the term and see what the definition of it is. Enterpreneurs and business leaders need to know about it. Why? Well if you want to become a more effective trainer, leader, supervisor, business or coaching consultant, or if you're looking to become the next great training expert of the new world you certainly could benefit from understanding the power or reusable training. Definition: In computer science and software engineering “reusability” is the likelihood a segment of source code can be used again to add new functionalities with slight or no modification. Reusable modules and classes reduce implementation time, increase the likelihood that prior testing and use has eliminated bugs and localizes code modifications when a change in implementation is required.
-Source: wikipedia

Okay so wikipedia refers to it as a software or computer term, however you can take out the computer speak and insert more general language such as a definition like this:
Reusability is the likelihood a portion or section of an instruction or training course can be used again to add new or branded information with slight or no efforts in writing. Reusable modules and classes reduce development time, implementation time for training programs, and increases the likelihood that prior classes or training sessions have eliminated most of questionable or unanswered content.

Can you see the difference and similarities of software vs training? In now regular human speak terms, reusable training is just that simple. It is training that can be reused over and over again. It is a general training topic that could be edited or rebranded very easily. The benefits are huge as you have a structured process to work with already. Making revisions would be very easy to implement and thus, your time from development to delivery would be reduced dramatically.

Who benefits the most from resuable training?
Trainers
Training Managers
HR Managers
Supervisors
Managers
Executives
Consultants (Business coaching and training)
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Basically anyone who has been tasked with developing a new training course or program. Again the major benefit to these individuals is “Time”. Not only in development of the course or program, but in implementation and rollout. Imagine having to rollout a leadership training program in the next six months for approximately 600 leaders in and throughout your organization or for a client? Finding quality content that is already formatted and packaged is certainly a lifesaver. A few edits so the content fits your business or client and you can meet that unrealistic deadline that the boss or client required you to meet!

How can you find quality reusable training content? Well there are lots of free sources of information, however you cannot go around copying and pasting information to fit your needs. You will certainly want to search out training content providers in your topic area. The most important thing to look for though is if the provider offers a sample of the materials or lets say as an example, that you need to build a supervisor course around leadership, then you want to see a free leadership training course sample. If the provider is not willing to show you some content or offer a free course then move on. Also another important note if you are going to use the materials for a form of revenue, is to definitely ensure the provider is clear on if that is allowed. Some businesses refer to this as public label rights materials, meaning you are purchasing this in public forum and have certain rights to the materials. Be careful to ensure the language is clear and either they allow you use it for your organization and resell rights or if they allow master resell rights as well.

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