Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0279
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
R0445
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 days (38 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Training Development
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide training managers with competencies related to training program management, including program lifecycle requirements, financial requirements, managing training facilities, management of instructors, instructional technology, and other factors that support a quality training program.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Plan resources to address training issues within their organization
  • Propose a complete training plan to a simulated executive body for plan concurrence
  • Appraise the role of ethics, laws and standards on training policies
  • Construct a training budget
  • Evaluate individual and training program effectiveness
  • Evaluate the role of the training function in maintaining performance proficiency in organizations
  • Develop an annual training plan for the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
  • Develop a marketing plan for their training program

General Topics:

  • Introduction to training management
  • Establishing training policies, procedures and standards
  • Developing an annual training plan
  • Marketing the training plan
  • Secure and manage resources
  • Develop and manage the budget
  • Evaluating training programs
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Practical application performance
Supplemental Materials
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