After reading this chapter, you should be able to

1. Identify the future trends that are likely to influence training departments and trainers.



2. Discuss how these future trends may affect training delivery and administration, as well as the strategic role of the training department.



3. Discuss how rapid instructional design differs from traditional training design.



4. Discuss the advantages of embedded learning.



5. Discuss how training can contribute to a company’s sustainability initiative.



6. Discuss the implications of cloud computing for learning, training, and development.