Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0198
Organization's ID:
HRM355
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced (52 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Human Resources Training and Development
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to present a synthesis of accepted theory regarding training and the management of the training function in organizations and an examination of successful and unsuccessful training practices.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the theoretical approaches to learning
  • Summarize the importance of a training needs analysis
  • Describe the strengths and weaknesses of different training delivery methods
  • Describe the pros and cons of training evaluation
  • List and describe the interrelationships among the five phases of the training process model
  • Describe the strategic planning process, its components, and their relationships
  • Describe the purpose of learning objectives
  • Write effective learning objectives
  • Discuss the methods, strengths, and weaknesses of computer-based training
  • Identify the elements of the development and implementation of training
  • Explain some best practices in various training areas, including orientation training, diversity training, sexual harassment training, and team training
  • Describe the different types of management development.

General Topics:

  • Elements of training
  • Training design and methods
  • The final stages of training and what comes next
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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