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Frecuently Asked Questions
- What are the goals and objectives that this workshop covers?
- What are the benefits of this workshop?
- How this workshop has been design?
- For what audience this workshop is adequate?
- How much time this workshop requires to cover it fully?
- On what dates and where is given the course?
- For how many people is this workshop?
- Can this workshop be customized?
- Elearning: advantages and disadvantages.
- What makes this workshop better than others?
- What is “academic hour”?
- How much additional time it is required for home assignments, reading, etc.?
- Do I get a certificate?
- Can I request a financial aid?
- If we are two or a group, is there any financial consideration?
- Can I withdraw from the course if I don’t like it?
- Can I postpone my participation in the course?
1. What are the goals and objectives that this workshop covers?
Beneficiaries of this workshop will gain the required knowledge and the necessary basic skills to be able to design and deliver different kinds of workshops.
2. What are the benefits of this workshop?
The Benefits of this workshop are very numerous, below are listed a few that are the most common ones:
- Empowers creativity for designing and teaching methodologies
- Learn to analyse and identify training needs
- Learn to plan and design training modules
- Gain skills in evaluating different types of teaching methodologies
3. How this workshop has been design?
This workshop has been designed using the constructivist model in which the students learn new concepts and acquire skills in a practical way by applying it in their lives. In addition, other designed tools have been used to develop the logical sequence of the modules to maximize the learning experience. To know more about this issue click here!.
4. For what audience this workshop is adequate?
The workshop has been designed for adults from various backgrounds in terms of education, profession, culture and social status. The workshop has been designed to suit the participants needs based on their individual conditions. This workshop has not been designed for physically challenged people.
5. How much time this workshop requires to cover it fully?
The time required to cover a module is usually 2 hours plus 1-2 hours of individual study. It total, the workshop has 8 modules, that is 16 hours plus a minimum of 8 hours of study in a span of 2 months when is eLearning and one week when is face to face.
6. On what dates and where is given the course?
The internet based workshop is provided once every 2-3 months and it is given on a weekly basis, one module per week. To the exact dates, you may go to our elearning platform: http://edu.dhrim.org
The face to face workshop is generally provided at the request of companies that would like to benefit their personnel. In some occasions, companies allow others to participate in order to reduce their costs per person. A minimum of 7 people is required to organize the workshop in this way. To know more about this issue, click here!.
7. For how many people is this workshop?
To keep a good quality of the workshop, it is allowed a maximum of 33 people, a minimum of 7 people.
In the case of elearning, there is a maximum of 15 participants and we organize study groups of 3 to 5 people. In the course, there are elearning tools that are shared by many people (i.e. forums, quizzes) and others by a limited number to ensure a good quality standards in terms of learning.
8. Can this workshop be customized?
Yes. This workshop has been customized several times to address the consulting needs while providing Organizational Development services to our clients. You can contact us to know more about having a customized workshop addressing your company needs.
9. Elearning: advantages and disadvantages.
A lot has been said about elearning, both, good and not so good things. Here we share some ideas for you to consider in case you are willing to go for an elearning course.
Advantages of e-learning
- Some of the workshop sessions can be scheduled around personal and professional work.
- Practically, there are no travel cost and time to and from the learning place.
- Students may have the option to select learning materials that meets their level of knowledge and interest.
- Students can study wherever they have access to a computer and Internet.
- Self-paced learning modules allow students to work at their own pace within weekly time frames except when they are part of a study group. Here, it is required a commitment to meet together and meet certain deadlines.
- Flexibility to join discussions in the bulletin board threaded discussion areas at any hour, or visit with classmates and instructors remotely in chat rooms.
- Different learning styles are addressed and facilitation of learning occurs through varied activities.
- Successfully completing online or computer-based courses builds self-knowledge and self-confidence and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning.
Disadvantages of e-learning
- Unmotivated students or those with poor study habits may fall behind.
- Lack of a routine may take getting used to.
- Students may feel isolated or miss social interaction.
- Instructor may not always be available on demand.
- Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be frustrating.
- Managing computer files and online learning software can sometimes seem complex for students with beginner-level computer skills.
10. What makes this workshop better than others?
This workshop has a unique design that ensures a very effective learning under the constructivist model. What students value most is the fact that they are using the knowledge and skills in their real life situations and getting out of the workshop with some form of solutions to their needs.
In the case of elearning, we are providing a form of coaching as part of the normal content structure and a follow up module that is delivered 2-3 months after the workshop has ended. This strategy helps students in determining key points of improvement and for us to keep improving our workshop.
11. What is an “academic hour”?
Hours of coursework towards academic credit. In the case of our workshop, currently we don´t have a co validation system with a university.
12. How much additional time it is required for home assignments, reading, etc.?
Per module it is required one hour of time to read, prepare for the next sessions, complete assignments etc.
We provide complementary reading materials for those who want to learn more and have more than one additional hour per module to dedicate to their studies.
13. Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a certificate at the last day of the workshop. In the case of elearning, the certificate is sent in digital form and the original is sent by mail.
14. Can I request a financial aid?
Yes. You may send your inquiry here!. Please, fill the form mentioning how much of the course fees you are willing to cover and the reason for that.
15. If we are two or a group, is there any financial consideration?
Yes. You may send your request here! Please, fill the form mentioning how many of you will be participating.
In the case of elearning, please mention if you will be sharing the same computer for chat sessions or conferences.
16. Can I withdraw from the course if I don’t like it?
Yes. However, there are no refunds available except in the case of elearning where a fee of 40.00 Euros is retained to cover administrative, financial and logistic expenses. There are no refunds if the student withdraws after the completion of the first module or after the 10th day counting from the preparatory session.
17. Can I postpone my participation in the course?
Yes. There are no additional charges for this service, however, it will be required for the student to participate again from the beginning of the workshop if he/she has postponed his/her class before finishing the fourth module.
If you have additional questions, we will be glad to answer them to you! please click here to get access to a form or send us an email to workshops@dhrim.org.
We hope to see you soon in one of our workshops or elearning courses!