What Is a Training Module?

A training module is an instructional guide primarily used for teaching and learning step-by-step procedures. Training modules also can be used to present more factual information. Although most OJT is carried out for the purpose of teaching skills, practical experience indicates that employees also need a way to document facts, concepts, processes, and principles.

Useful Terms

Action step —Short statement consisting of an action verb plus an object that tells the trainee what to do; it is found in column 1 of the training module.

Action substep —Clarifying statement used to provide specific details for performing the action step. It includes why, when, where, how, safety, and quality, or any other explanatory information; ...

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