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I am trying to do some planning. In order to calculate projected development hours for various projects, I am going to use a simple development hours to delivery hours model. I can't seem to put my fi
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Training Development Hours
posted at 5/2/2006 8:19 AM EDT
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I am trying to do some planning. In order to calculate projected development hours for various projects, I am going to use a simple development hours to delivery hours model. I can't seem to put my fingers on the "standards" at the momemt. Any help, most appreciated. |
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Training Development Hours
posted at 5/23/2006 11:22 AM EDT
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First: 5/23/2006 Last: 5/23/2006 |
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On 2006-05-02 12:43, tracilang wrote: Thank you. Any difference when doing an overhaul of something used before? I have successfully used the formula for redeveloping existing materials of 8:1. That is, 8 hours research and modification for each 1 hour final presentation.] |
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Training Development Hours
posted at 6/3/2006 5:50 PM EDT
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First: 5/25/2006 Last: 6/20/2006 |
Hi, just wondering if you would kindly refer me to a source for estimating the hours? I remember reading something like this, with estimates for writing new content from scratch, to estimates for familiar content? Thanks. |
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Training Development Hours
posted at 7/7/2006 6:25 AM EDT
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First: 7/6/2006 Last: 7/7/2006 |
Hi Tracy,
Possible resources you might use can be found in two different books. "Implementing Training Scorecards" by Jack J. Phillips and Lynn Schmidt. ISBN 1-56286-314-2. Contact ASTD Press at store.astd.org or by calling 800-628-2783. "Training Cost Analysis" by Glenn E. Head. ISBN 1-56286-000-3. Also available from ASTD. Good luck and let the adventure begin! Lee A. Fenstermaker III President Fenstermaker & Associates Training & Consulting Service www.achievelifesuccess.com/leef.htm laf3rd@adelphia.net |
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Training Development Hours
posted at 8/14/2006 2:00 AM EDT
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First: 8/8/2006 Last: 7/9/2008 |
I don't mean to disagree with what was said, but for some reason I seem to remember while in my undergraduate studies that I heard it was at most, half what you stated, 20 hours to prepare a one hour course/lecture. The 8 hours to redevelop an existing course sounds right, but I think the initial training time is a little high. To back this up I tried searching for it online and thru my books, but couldn't find anything.
Since I don't have hard evidence don't hold me to my word, but I just wanted to bring to light that I thought it sounded high. |
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Training Development Hours
posted at 8/14/2006 12:26 PM EDT
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First: 11/20/2005 Last: 4/4/2007 |
I have seen a number of figures over the years. Its not a case of one size fits all as there are so many variables. Any figures you do use must be based on sound empirical data. Im sure that the two books that Lee recommends are sound. Some of the variables are:
-the complexity of the course -the expertise of the developer in training development -the expertise of the developer in the subject matter -the clarity of the specification -the number of stakeholders -the number of experts involved -the degree to which multimedia/technology will be used -the number of deliverables (trainer guide, student workbook, aids, etc) Id be interested in seeing a table that shows development hours per hour of training taking into account some of these variables. Vicki Heath Director Business Performance Pty Ltd http://www.businessperform.com |
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Training Development Hours
posted at 8/17/2011 9:32 AM EDT
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First: 8/17/2011 Last: 8/17/2011 |
There are several sources out there to confirm previous comments regarding development to facilitation ratios (40:1 or 34:1 - for instructor led, and changes dramatically for web based or other forms of multi-media learning).
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/costs.html Content development in terms of a true L&D function within an organization allows time for the following activities: - the participant guide - the leaders guide - dry runs of materials and activities with other L&D professionals and subject matter experts to ensure content and learning objectives meet the knowledge/skill gap (this is ESPECIALLY critical with any course that contains systems training or the use of technology within the activities themselves). That said, if the materials you create do not contain all of the elements above, you can scale down your training project plan accordingly. I hope that helps! |
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