Teaching Paper: Designing Effective Training Curricula – Worksheets for Non-Profit Capacity Building
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dv-tr-tp-12
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper introduces four practical worksheets to support non-profit practitioners in developing effective training curricula. It provides tools for defining measurable learning objectives, structuring modules and activities, adapting content for diverse learning styles, and integrating feedback for continuous improvement. By linking instructional design principles and adult learning theory with practical templates, the paper equips organizations to design curricula that are coherent, learner-centered, and adaptable across contexts. A case study illustrates application in leadership training, while tips address common challenges such as vague objectives, overloaded modules, and insufficient feedback mechanisms.
Key Topics
- Learning objectives development and alignment
- Structuring curricula into coherent modules
- Adapting content to diverse learning styles
- Integrating feedback for continuous refinement
- Instructional design and adult learning principles
- Enhancing organizational capacity through curriculum design
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Designing Effective Training Curricula – Worksheets for Non-Profit Capacity Building. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dv-tr-tp-12
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