How to Get Employees to Attend Technology Training

Getting employees to technology training can be quite a challenge. Some people do not have an interest in learning new technology while others very simply do not have the time. However, in some cases, employees are required to attend technology training and in other cases, employees just want to be prepared to do their jobs. You may even get a person from time to time who just likes to learn and absorb all the new information they can. As a technology trainer, there are a few techniques to help get the appropriate people into your training room. It can be done by following the steps listed below.

Things You'll Need

  • Flyers and/or newsletters
  • Company website
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Instructions

    • 1

      Examine your target audience (who you will be training) and determine whether they need hands-on training or just lectures.

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      Create a specific training session that directly applies to your audience's needs. Try not to create something general unless that is being requested. For example, if you need to train secretaries in using Microsoft Word at an "advanced" level, don't provide a general overview of Microsoft. Instead, build in advanced skill sets such as How to Perform a Mail Merge.

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      Provide incentive for the employees to come to training. For example, you could provide a nice lunch in-between sessions with snacks during break times, or give a day off in exchange for the day the employee spent in training.

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      Communicate the specifics on what training is available and why it would benefit the employee to attend. Some great reasons are to aid them in getting their job done, to be prepared for a new task they may have to perform in the future or to possibly get a promotion in the future because of their advanced skill set. To inform employees of the training, send them an email, post it on the company website and blog, announce it in the company newsletter and send hard copy flyers.

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