Using the ADDIE Model to Complete a Training Project

The ADDIE model is the model many companies use to complete a training project. It is an iterative model for continuous improvement as well as a model for initial development.

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How the ADDIE model can be used to develop training:

• Analyze - Create a document analyzing the user and their needs. Include: Who is your audience (age, profession, role or title)? What are their needs? What types of tasks will they use the training for? Design the training from the end-users perspective so it's the most applicable to their work flow. Create an outline of what will be included. Who are the stakeholders in this project. Will they need to sign off on this document?
  
• Design - Create a document detailing out all aspects of the design. This document becomes a living document and can be updated throughout the project. Include  a schedule of when you will complete each deliverable in the process. Detail out the outline you created for the analysis and add screen shots of the software if possible. What software or tools will you use to create the training? How will it be implemented (published)? Will the stakeholders need to sign off on this document. 
• Develop - This is the development of the actual project. Create the project using the software and tools of your choice. Develop a script for the audio. Script writing can be very difficult. Keep in mind it should speak in an active voice, in present tense and to the user. Ex. To take a screen capture, press the PrtSc button on your keyboard, then click and drag the picture box to the size of your choice. Release the mouse and SnagIt will automatically open with your screen capture.
  
• Implement - This process should be outlined in your design document. Will you need to publish it to a server? What are the file types that are needed? Will you need to send anyone the link to update a site page? Where will it be archived for the company?
  
• Evaluate - How will the users evaluate the training so you know it's effective or needs to be improved? For Ex: Was the player easy to use? Did they find the training helpful? Were there topics that should have been included but were not?