Learning Path Design

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name: learning-path-design
description: "Learning path design framework. Referenced by training-builder and onboarding-architect agents when designing new hire learning curricula. Used for 'learning path', 'curriculum design', 'training program' requests. Note: LMS system development and e-learning content production are out of scope."
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# Learning Path Design

Enhances the curriculum design capabilities of training-builder / onboarding-architect agents.

## Learning Path Design Principles

### ADDIE Model Application

| Phase | Onboarding Application | Deliverable |
|-------|----------------------|-------------|
| Analysis | Job competency gap analysis | Competency gap matrix |
| Design | Learning objectives + path design | Curriculum map |
| Development | Training content development | Lesson plans, quizzes, labs |
| Implementation | Training execution | Schedule, progress tracker |
| Evaluation | Effectiveness measurement | Kirkpatrick 4 levels |

### 70-20-10 Learning Model

| Ratio | Type | Onboarding Activities |
|-------|------|----------------------|
| 70% | Experiential learning (OJT) | Hands-on projects, pair programming, client meeting observation |
| 20% | Social learning | Mentoring, 1:1 meetings, peer review, team retrospectives |
| 10% | Formal learning | Training sessions, documentation study, online courses |

## 30-60-90 Day Learning Path Template

### Days 1-30: Foundation

| Week | Learning Goal | Activities | Verification |
|------|--------------|------------|--------------|
| W1 | Organization/culture understanding | Orientation, team introductions, system setup | Setup checklist |
| W2 | Work process understanding | Documentation study, walkthroughs, observation | Process map creation |
| W3 | Tools/systems proficiency | Hands-on labs, tutorials | Lab assignment submission |
| W4 | Basic task execution | Guided task execution | 30-day check-in meeting |

### Days 31-60: Execution

| Week | Learning Goal | Activities | Verification |
|------|--------------|------------|--------------|
| W5-6 | Independent work execution | Start assigned tasks, feedback loop | Weekly 1:1 |
| W7-8 | Expanding scope | Cross-functional participation, projects | 60-day review |

### Days 61-90: Performance

| Week | Learning Goal | Activities | Verification |
|------|--------------|------------|--------------|
| W9-10 | Self-directed work | Independent projects, improvement proposals | Performance evaluation |
| W11-12 | Team contribution | Knowledge sharing, process improvement | 90-day comprehensive review |

## Learning Objective Design (Bloom's Taxonomy)

| Level | Verbs | Example | Assessment Method |
|-------|-------|---------|-------------------|
| Remember | List, define | "List the team's 5 key KPIs" | Quiz |
| Understand | Explain, compare | "Explain differences between our product and competitors" | Report |
| Apply | Use, execute | "Register a customer using the CRM system" | Lab |
| Analyze | Classify, identify causes | "Analyze causes of customer churn" | Case study |
| Evaluate | Judge, recommend | "Select the best option from 3 proposals with justification" | Presentation |
| Create | Design, propose | "Propose a new process improvement" | Project |

## Assessment Framework (Kirkpatrick 4 Levels)

| Level | Measures | Method | Timing |
|-------|----------|--------|--------|
| L1 Reaction | Satisfaction, engagement | Survey | Immediately after training |
| L2 Learning | Knowledge/skill acquisition | Test, lab | Immediately after training |
| L3 Behavior | On-the-job application | Observation, 360 feedback | Days 60-90 |
| L4 Results | Business outcomes | KPIs, productivity | Day 90+ |

## Quality Checklist

| Item | Criteria |
|------|----------|
| 70-20-10 | Balance of experiential/social/formal learning |
| Learning objectives | Uses Bloom's verbs, measurable |
| Milestones | 30/60/90-day checkpoints |
| Assessment | At least 2 of Kirkpatrick's 4 levels |
| Feedback loop | Weekly 1:1 + monthly review |