The Virtual Training Guidebook: How to Design, Deliver, and Implement Live Online Learning

This book will be virtual training implementation "how-to" guide for organizations and training professionals. It will be a holistic look at what it takes to have a successful implementation. This book will help learning professionals transition to the online classroom. Readers will learn how to prepare for a virtual training rollout, convert existing courses into virtual instructor-led courses, select the technology that is right for their organization, prepare trainers, facilitators, producers, and participants, and gain organizational support. In addition this book covers global consideration and shows readers how to evaluate their success.

About the Author

Cindy Huggett, CPLP, is an independent consultant, professional speaker, instructional designer, classroom facilitator and author who specializes in workplace training and development. With over twenty years of experience, Cindy has successfully designed curriculums, facilitated classes, and led training rollouts in almost every industry and every size organization.

Cindy is the author of Virtual Training Basics (2010), and the coauthor of two ASTD Press Infolines, Simple, Effective Online Learning (2008) and Designing for the Virtual Classroom. (2009) She holds a master s degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, and a bachelor s degree from James Madison University. Cindy is also a past member of the ASTD National Board of Directors and was one of the firsts to earn the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) designation.