They should be specific, measurable, realistic, learner-centred, and show observable results.

Objectives are more detailed statements that describe what will be presented or taught during the training.

They show what participants should be able to do or understand by the end of the training and help evaluate the success of the course.

By the end of this course, you will be able to use the new words

Aims are broad declarations of the desired overall outcomes of the training.

Their main purpose is to give a clear picture of the lesson’s goals, help trainers focus their teaching, and evaluate participants’ performance and achievement.

Use clear language and avoid having too many small aims and objectives.

“This training’s objective is to provide an overview of archives, records management, and preservation.”

Verbs like state, demonstrate, develop, plan, use, describe, and identify are useful because they describe observable activities.

Participants can use them to assess whether the training is suitable for them and to evaluate their own learning progress.