What is training course material?

Training course material refers to the resources and content used to support learning during a training course. It can include training manuals, handbooks, presentations, worksheets, exercises, videos, demonstrations, case studies, reference guides, and assessments. These materials help participants understand the subject , build relevant knowledge and skills, practice what they have learned, and refer back to important information after completing the course.

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Why not just use AI to create my training materials?

AI can generate useful content, but a complete training program needs more than content. It needs structure, progression, facilitator guidance, participant materials, exercises, activities, and learning elements that work together. Oak Innovation programs give you a complete, editable starting point built around the practical realities of delivering professional training. You can then use your expertize — and the tools you prefer, including AI — to customize the program for your audience. Less time starting from a blank page. More time adapting, preparing, and delivering great training.

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Your materials are instantly available as digital downloads , so you can start reviewing and customizing your program right away. The time needed to prepare for delivery will depend on how much you choose to adapt the content, add organization-specific examples, and tailor it to your audience.

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Can I use the training course material to launch a business?

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Why choose Oak Innovation over other providers?

Oak Innovation has been creating training and development materials for over 30 years. Our programs bring editable slides, facilitator guidance, participant materials, exercises, and structured content together — giving you a complete starting point you can customize for your audience and delivery style.

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How To Teach A Course On Problem Solving Skills Without Creating Any Content From Scratch.

Name: Oak Innovation
SKU: ad7ce221954gff35
Rating: 5 (24 reviews)

Now you can equip your participants with structured techniques for defining problems, exploring causes, developing solutions and taking effective action.

Problem Solving Skills and Decision Making Skills go hand in hand, making them a particularly useful combination for practical workplace training.

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Who Are These Training Materials For?

These ready-to-use training course materials are used by corporate trainers, independent consultants, HR professionals, educators, and people managers.

What’s Covered In This Training Course Material?

1. Problem solving techniques.

How to define problem solving.
Why we need to solve problems.
How can the gap between what is happening and what is desired be shortened?
How to use reflection techniques when solving problems.

2. Ten problem-solving techniques.

Brainstorming.
TPN Analysis.
Matrix Analysis.
Paired Comparisons.
Team Purpose Analysis.
A Cause And Effect Diagram.
SWOT Analysis.
We examine the 5 Ws.
The 5 Whys technique.
The Six Thinking Hats.

3. Planning and implementing projects.

The fundamentals of planning.
The PDCA Cycle.

4. Force Field Analysis.

A force-field analysis.
How to plan and implement a change program.
Overcoming resistance to change.
Driving and restraining forces.

5. An effective seven-step problem-solving process.

How to identify the problem.
How to explore the problem.
Setting goals.
Alternative solutions.
How to select the best solution.
Practical approaches to implementing a solution.
How to evaluate problems.

6. Why can problem-solving fail?

Poor problem-solving techniques.
A lack of focus.
The impact of a lack of resources.
Non-implementable solutions.

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Below are sample materials from this course.

We intentionally use generic backgrounds and titles, so you can easily rebrand and customize everything as your own.

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33 slides • 26-page guide • 76-page workbook • 17 activities • Instant download • Use forever

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What is training course material?

How does I use this training course materoal?

Can I edit the training course materials?

New to delivering training? You’re covered.

Why not just use AI to create my training materials?

How quickly can I get started?

How do I know the materials are right for my needs?

Can I use the training course material to launch a business?

Why choose Oak Innovation over other providers?

Are there budget-friendly options?

Are these digital or physical products?

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