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Instructional and Training Material Writing

Well written training materials help African organisations transfer skills consistently, yet many guides and workbooks are confusing and rarely used. This course teaches writers how to design and write learner focused materials that people can actually follow. Delegates learn to set clear learning outcomes, sequence content logically, write step by step instructions and build in practice and assessment.

What you will be able to do

  • Define measurable learning outcomes for a training resource.
  • Analyse the learner and adapt language and depth accordingly.
  • Sequence content so knowledge and skills build logically.
  • Write clear step by step instructions and worked examples.
  • Design activities, questions and assessments that reinforce learning.
  • Format a workbook or guide for navigation, and revise it using learner feedback.

Course outline

  1. 01Principles of Learner Focused Writing
  2. 02Setting Learning Outcomes
  3. 03Analysing the Learner
  4. 04Sequencing Content Logically
  5. 05Writing Clear Instructions and Examples
  6. 06Designing Activities and Assessments
  7. 07Formatting for Navigation and Use
  8. 08Testing and Revising Materials

Who should attend

This course suits trainers, learning and development staff, subject matter experts and managers who develop manuals, workbooks, guides and other training materials.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Online5US$900
24 to 28 Aug 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Cairo5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Accra5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Kigali5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000
12 to 16 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
26 to 30 Oct 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Kampala5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000
14 to 18 Dec 2026Cape Town5R18,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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