Training and Development

Training and Development
– Performance management
– Training and development
– Benefits
– Investment or expense
– Competency-based learning
– ADDIE Model

Learning and Motivation
– Learning outcomes
– Learning styles
– Learning theories
– Adult learning theory
– Theories of motivation
– Training effectiveness

Needs Analysis
– Definition, methods and sources
– Needs analysis process
– Organizational analysis
– Task analysis
– Person analysis
– Solutions to performance problems

Training Design
– Objectives
– Purchase-or-design decision
– Training content
– Training methods

Training Methods
– Off the job methods
– On the job methods
– Technology based methods

Training Delivery
– Lesson plans
– Trainers and trainees
– Materials and equipment
– Training site
– Seating arrangements
– Scheduling
– Administration
– Implementing the program

Training Evaluation
– Kirkpatrick Model of measuring training effectiveness
– Barriers to evaluation
– Types of evaluation

Costs and Benefits of Training Programs
– Costing training programs
– Benefits of training programs
– Return on investment

• Articulate how training and development relates to human resources.
• Describe the instructional design model and how training stages are incorporated.
• Describe how training and development impacts performance management.
• Describe the training and development process, especially the needs assessment and evaluation phases.
• Identify how business strategy influences the level of training that an organization implements
• Conduct a cost-benefits analysis for a training program.
• Discuss the benefits of new technologies in training and employee development.
• Summarize how internal and external conditions within the training process affect learner outcomes and capabilities.