What could be a trigger for developing or revising a course?

The development or revision of a course can indeed be triggered by changes in course length and delivery method. These elements are foundational to how a course is structured and delivered to learners. If the length of a course is altered, it often necessitates a review of its content and teaching methodologies to ensure that objectives can still be effectively met within the new timeframe. Similarly, a change in the delivery method—such as moving a course to an online format or incorporating hybrid models—requires updates to instructional strategies, materials, and evaluation methods to suit different learning environments and modalities. Hence, ensuring that the course remains effective and engaging for learners aligns with training best practices.

In contrast, technology updates and skill assessments can certainly impact course content but they may not directly prompt a complete revision of a course structure. New instructor qualifications and training methods can influence teaching approaches, but changes in these aspects do not necessarily require a complete overhaul of existing courses in the same way that altering course length or delivery method would. Lastly, increased funding and resource availability might offer opportunities for enhancement or expansion of a course, but they do not inherently constitute a trigger for fundamental revisions unless they directly relate to course delivery.