From its establishment the Media Resource Department has been providing training in the design and use of learning materials. Changes in technology, needs, and method of teaching have influenced the content and format of our training programmes. Some training programmes are offered on an annual basis, while others are provided as requested.  The department also offers internal staff development programmes. The following workshops were introduced during the last eight years:

• Puppetry in Education
• Model Making Techniques

The Media Resource Department currently facilitates training for the following organizations annually.

• Barbados Community College
  Environmental Health Students.
  Theatre Arts Students
• Erdiston College
  Diploma in Education Students
  Easter Vacation Workshops
  Certificate in Education
  Diploma in Teaching
  Induction Course
• Ministry of Education Youth Affairs and Sports
  Parent Volunteer Support Programme

 MRD Project Workshops

• Package design
• Desktop Publishing

The Media Resource Department currently facilitates training programmes for the following organizations in response to their specific request:

• Early Childhood Association
• Primary and Secondary Schools
• Ministry of Education and Human Resource development
• Curriculum - Workshops for teachers
• Youth Affairs
• Independence Celebrations Secretariat
• NGO's

The following presentations have been designed and produced to enhance aspects of the departments training programmes.

• Presentations - OHP and Power Point
• Layout and Design
• Guidelines for the Production of Multimedia Learning Packages
• Script Writing
• Desk Top Publishing
• Techniques for Creating a School Magazine
• Art Appreciation