Instructional Systems Design (ISD)

GP provides full-scale training implementation to meet your needs. Our five-phase instructional systems design (ISD) model is your assurance of thorough and effective design to meet your training initiatives. Each of the following five phases is overseen by experienced and knowledgeable project managers:

• Analysis
• Design
• Development
• Implementation
• Evaluation

Analysis of your job needs

During the analysis phase of your ISD, we:

• Perform the necessary task and job analysis
• Evaluate criticality of all system-related tasks to be trained
• Profile target audience

This information, together with the results obtained from an alternative media/mode delivery survey and system architecture report, is analyzed, organized, and structured to form the basis of your training program.

Design of your new program

Once your analysis is complete, we:

• Define your program objectives
• Determine your instructional methodologies
• Structure and sequence your program content

Any tasks that are taught to be recalled, or that are considered particularly difficult or important, will be considered for hands-on exercises. The end result is a course design plan specifically tailored for each of your programs.

Your training program will be designed to include not only the correct content, but also the correct mode of delivery to achieve the best results. The end result is a course design plan specifically tailored for your learners and your goals.

Development of your content

In the development stage, we author the content of your training program in accordance with your approved course design plan. During this phase, we also develop any web authoring, job aids, paper-based materials, instructor guides, presentations or class supplements required to support your course objectives. In short, GP delivers all the courseware and related training materials you need to conduct an instructionally sound, cohesive training program to achieve your mission.

Implementation of your program

In the implementation phase, your material is piloted and then conducted for a live audience. Delivery is highly interactive and experientially based to provide your participants with the highest degree of knowledge and skills retention to optimize their job performance.

Evaluation of your program's effectiveness

As part of our process, we evaluate our progress throughout the program. We design teleconferences and meetings into the schedule in order to ensure that your expectations are being met. Additionally, in the formal evaluation phase, we measure the effectiveness of your training program by gathering participant feedback or by measuring the return on investment (ROI), based on productivity issues.

Managing your project

GP's qualified and experienced project managers form the center of our approach to your training challenges. Our managers are technically proficient in the implementation of training concepts, models and industry-proven techniques, as well as experienced in the management and administration of software training and implementation projects. You project manager will work closely with you through all aspects of the project to bring you the high quality training services your workplace performance demands.