Training objectives- Training objective- Definition, Importance of training objective, Nut shell -Training objective must be “SMART”, Purpose of training objective, Determining the training objective, The Need of training objective, Training Objective types, Formulation of training objective, Key benefits of Training objectives, Characteristics of Good objective, Consideration for deciding objectives.

1. By
V.MOHANRAJ
I Ph.D Agrl. Extension & Communication
TNAU, CBE

2. • Training objective- Definition
• Importance of training objective
• Nut shell -Training objective must be “SMART”
• Purpose of training objective
• Determining the training objective
• The Need of training objective
• Training Objective types
• Formulation of training objective
• Key benefits of Training objectives
• Characteristics of Good objective
• Consideration for deciding objectives

3. Training objective- Definition:
• Measurable intended end result of a training program
expressed in terms of the desired behavior or skill level,
conditions under which it has to occur, and the benchmark
against which it will be measured.
• A training objective is the specific knowledge, skills, or
attitudes that the trainees are to gain as a result of the
training activity.

4. Importance of training objective
• Training objectives-most imp parts of training program.
• While some people think of training objective as waste of valuable time.
• Resources -limited & training objectives actually lead design of training.
• Provides clear guidelines, develops training program in less time -
objectives focus specifically on needs.
• Helps in adhering to a plan.

5. Training objective must be:
• Well defined, specific & precise
• Based on training needs of the trainees
• Directly related to one’s job
• Able to define a change that is measurable
• Able to identify & enlist criteria against which success can be measured or
judged
• Clearly specifying end-result
• Achievable in its stipulated time

6. Nut shell -Training objective must be “SMART”
• S= Simple
• M= Measurable
• A= Attainable
• R=Realistic
• T= Time bound

7. Purpose of training objective:
• Create awareness
• Generate interest
• Motivate learning
• Impart knowledge
• Change attitude
• Develop skills

8. Determining the training objective:
• Before preparing objective we should consider
• A= Audience/ trainee(trainee’s background)
• B= Behaviour(type of change i.e. K, S, A)
• C= Condition (When and under what conditions do you expect the change
to occur?)
• D= Degree(to what extent)

10. The Need of training objective:
Training objective tell trainee that what is expected out of him at the
end of the training program. Training objectives are of great significance from
a number of stakeholder perspectives.
1. Trainer
2.Trainee
3. Designer
Trainer:
Beneficial to trainer because it helps to measure progress of trainees
and make the required adjustments. Also, trainer comes in a position to
establish a relationship between objectives and particular segments of
training.

11. Trainee:
• Beneficial to trainee-it helps in reducing anxiety of the trainee up to
some extent. (unknown creates anxiety -Ve affect learning). Imp- keep
participants aware of happenings, rather than keeping it surprise.
• Increase in concentration (crucial factor to make training successful).
Obj create -image of training program in trainee’s mind-helps in gaining
attention.
• Helps inc probability that participants will successful in training.

12. Designer:
Designer aware what is to achieved in end (then buy training
package accordingly). example;
• objective of one training program -deal effectively with customers
to inc sales. (designer will design a training program)- improve the
interpersonal skills.
Evaluator:
• easy for training evaluator to measure progress of trainees because
objectives define the expected performance of trainees. (Training
objective imp to tool judge performance of participants).

13. Training Objective types:
i. Trainee reaction objectives.
These objectives describe the desired trainee (a) attitudes toward and
(b) subjective evaluations of the training
ii. Learning objectives.
The type of behavior that will demonstrate learning, conditions under
which the behavior must occur, criteria that will signify that a sufficient level
of learning has occurred.

14. iii. Transfer of training objectives.
Job behaviors that will be affected by training, the conditions under
which those behaviors must occur, and the criteria that will signify that a
sufficient transfer of learning from training to the job has occurred
iv. Organizational outcome objectives.
That will be affected by the transfer of learning to the job and the
criteria that will signify that organizational outcome objectives have been
achieved.

15. Training objectives focused on three types:
– Most basic training takes place through orientation programs.
– Problem solving (solving a specific problem instead of providing
general information about a problem area).
– Innovation (emphasis on changing mind set of workers, supervisors,
executives working at various levels).

16. Formulation of training objective:
• First obj: To prepare employees for job meant for them while on first
appointment, on transfer, or on promotion, and impart to the required skill
and knowledge.
• Second obj: To assist employees to function more effectively in their
present positions by exposing them to latest concepts, information,
techniques, developing skills that would be required in their particular
fields.
• Third obj: To build a second line of competent officers , prepare them to
occupy more responsible positions.

17. Training Objective should specify with
• The Change Intended,
• Conditions,
• Standards,
• How learners will demonstrate the extent of learning,
• Time Constraints.

18. Key benefits of Training objectives:
1. More clarity for learners
2. Creates a clear path to reaching your business’s overall learning goal
3. Helps build more focused courses
4. Saves on resources

19. Characteristics of Good objective:
• Objectives should be stated in terms of life activities outside the college/
training centre,
• Each objective should represent a change in behavior to be brought about
in the learners,
• Objectives should be clear and definite and stated in sufficient details to
serve as a basis of selection of subject matter,
• Objectives should be attainable, with the time and facilities that may be
used,
• Each objective should be relatively important and significant to the learner,

20. • Each objectives when reached, should contribute to attaining the larger
objectives or aims of the course,
• The smaller objectives should be derived from the larger objectives,
• The teacher should know when he has reached the objective it should be
possible to evaluate the attainment of the objectives,
• Each teaching objectives should definitely imply a corresponding learner’s
goal,
• Objectives should belong to a particular course, so that anyone concerned
may know what the objectives of the course are.

21. Consideration for deciding objectives:
For deciding worthwhile objectives the teacher should consider:
• The present level of the students/ trainees,
• Their ability to learn,
• Their motivation to learn,
• The amount of time to be devoted to the subject,
• The resource to be used,
• The opportunity for experience or practice by the learners,
• His proficiency in teaching.

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