I recently had the opportunity to meet Noelle O Connell of the Trainers Learning Skillnet who shared with me the details of some workshops taking place in October to equip trainers to deliver programmes through elearning.

I've created and delivered programmes through elearning platforms for over 15 years but today the tools are so much more accessible and lower in cost.

In addition, many businesses are much more open to elearning as a way of delivering training and continuous development for their organisation where people are located across the globe and to manage training overheads which are always under pressure especially in times of economic challenge.

Places now available on the Trainers Learning Skillnets programmes in Dublin and Limerick called Web 2.0 E-learning for Trainers.

The programmes are for trainers who wish to use new technology platforms and E-learning tools in their training design, delivery, evaluation and promotion.

This 4 day course has been specifically developed and tailored to the needs of those involved in the design, delivery, evaluation and for the promotion of training courses/materials/content.

The programme will be practical so that you work on their own content as part of the course so that you immediately commence work on converting some of your course material to the online environment during the course time.

Overview of Modules

Module 1 - An overview of Pedagogical Approaches and E-learning Perspectives

Module 2 - Web 2.0 features of the Moodle VLE platform

Module 3 - Authoring Tools

Module 4 - Adapting existing content to Web 2.0

Module 5 - Facilitating communication and e-assessment

Module 6 - Using Social Media Tools for Promotion.

Course Location: Limerick City

Dates: Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th September 2010

Course Location: Dublin

Dates: Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th October 2010

Course Fees: Trainers' Learning Skillnet member companies: EUR750 per partipants/Non member companies: EUR1000 per participant

Find more details and register your place online.