Scenarietræning

Scenarietræning, or scenario-based training, is an instructional method in which learners are presented with realistic, simulated situations that require the application of knowledge, skills, and decision-making. The approach originates from military and emergency services training in the mid‑20th century and has since spread to corporate, healthcare, aviation, and educational contexts.

The core structure consists of a carefully designed scenario that mimics a real situation, a set of learning objectives, and an environment in which participants act out roles or responses. Scenarios can be presented face‑to‑face, through role‑playing, virtual reality, video, or computer simulations. Facilitators guide participants through the scenario, prompting reflection, giving feedback, and encouraging after‑action reviews.

Benefits of scenarietræning include improved transfer of knowledge to real‑life contexts, enhanced teamwork and communication, situational awareness, and the ability to practice rarely occurring or high‑risk events in a safe setting. Studies in nursing and emergency medicine have shown increased confidence and reduced error rates following scenario practice.

Critics note that effective scenarietræning requires significant resources for design and facilitation, and that outcomes may vary depending on the realism of the scenario and the skill of the instructor. Nonetheless, the method is widely regarded as a valuable complement to didactic learning, especially when complex decision cycles are involved.