Learning And Development

                                                                                                    Syllabus

Learning and Development

Module 1: Introduction                                                                                   8 Hours

Introduction –Objectives of Training - Benefits of Training to Organisations - Difference between Training and Development - Difference between Training, Learning and Development - Steps Involved in Training and Development Process - Importance of Training Administration-Training Administration Procedure.

Module 2: Training Need Analysis                                                            10 Hours

Training Need Analysis – Importance of Training Need Analysis – Different Types of Training Needs – Components/Levels of Training Needs Analysis – Organizational Analysis, Task Analysis, Person Analysis – Techniques of Training Needs Assessment – Organisation of Training Programme – Selection of Trainees, Trainee Readiness, Trainee Motivation to Learn, Preparedness of Trainer, Duration of Training Programme, Training Environment. 

Module 3: Methods of Training                                                                  12 Hours

Principles of Andragogy in Training/Learning. Methods of Training – On-the-Job Training Methods - Off-the-Job Training Methods - E-Learning Methods- Hybrid/Blended Learning Methods – MOOCs, YouTube, Skype, Podcasts, Webinars, Edu Blogs, Edpuzzle, Google Classroom, Kahoot – Management Development Methods. Outward Bound Learning – Process of OBL – Framing, Implementation, Debriefing. Risks, Safety and Ethical Issues in OBL.

Module 4: Training Evaluation                                                                  10 Hours

Training Evaluation – Purpose of Training Evaluation –Principles of Evaluation – Formative Evaluation – Summative Evaluation – Evaluation Variables - Types of Evaluation Instruments – Types of Experimental Designs – Non-Experimental, Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs - Models of Training Evaluation- Kirkpatrick‘s Four Level Model – Kaufman’s Five Level Model - The CIRO Approach - The Philip’s Five Level Model – Approaches to ROI on Training - Guidelines for Training Effectiveness.

Module 5: HRD and Career Management                                               08 Hours

Introduction to HRD – HRD at Micro and Macro Levels - Objectives of HRD – Functions of HRD – Benefits of HRD - Concept of Career and Career Planning – Career Anchors – Process of Career Planning – Stages of Career Development – Issues in Career Development – Benefits of Career planning to Organisation and to an Individual Employee - Guidelines for Effective Career Management - Contemporary Trends in Training and Development.

Module 6: Innovative Practices of Learning and Development         08 Hours

Practical – A Team (Trainers) Need to Design and Conduct a Training Program (5-6 Students in a Team) to a Group (Trainees) Related to Topics in Soft Skills/ Personality Development Programme. (Examples: Effective Time Management, E-Mail and Telephone Etiquette, Public Speaking, Body Language, Six Thinking Hats –Edward de Bono, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey etc.,)