Full course description
Course summary:
If you look at any successful organization, they have the support of employee development as a core part of their culture. For these organizations, it goes beyond professional or even personal development to offering learning opportunities that create increased energy, creativity, and fun. Lunch and Learns are a venue to foster sharing and peer learning, and are typically aimed at fostering cross-organization collaboration and communication. They are a tool for sharing of information, approaches, and talent. Further, they offer opportunities for networking in a safe, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Explain the benefits of implementing a Lunch and Learn Program.
- Utilize a number of success factors to develop and deliver a Lunch and Learn Program for your organization.
- Develop a promotion plan and list of potential topics for your organization's Lunch and Learn Program.
Recommended background:
No additional background knowledge or skills are required for this course.
Course topics include:
- Lunch and Learn Basics
- Developing a Lunch and Learn Program
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Interactive practice activities
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University, using content from Velsoft.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.