Increasing the Impact of Training and Development
Course Ref: HRO1

Should I attend this course?
If you have newly been promoted to the role of Training & Development Manager, or if you would like to improve your existing skills in the role, this course will help you to develop a fuller appreciation of the role of training in your organisation.

You will explore the methodologies of effective training needs analysis and evaluation, and you will learn how to create a training strategy which is aligned to your organisation's vision and overall objectives. You will discover ways to ensure that training and development is targeted to provide a real benefit to the business.

In this highly interactive and practical course, you will have the opportunity to join with other training and development managers, to share ideas and experiences, and to learn through examples, discussions and exercises.

What will I learn?
After attending this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the methods which can be used to increase the impact of training & development (T&D)
• Apply tools and techniques to analyse training needs
• Apply tools and techniques to evaluate the effectiveness T&D
• Identify ways to quality-assure and develop the T&D function
• Explain how to formulate T&D policy and strategy in line with organisational objectives

What does the course cover?

• What are my roles and responsibilities in increasing the impact of training & development (T&D)?
• How can I measure the current effectiveness of staff T&D?
• How can I identify gaps in knowledge, skills and attitudes through performance shortfall?
• What systematic model can I apply to conduct a training needs analysis?
• How can I collate information about job competences?
• How can I forecast the costs and benefits of training interventions?
• How can I identify the success criteria for training interventions?
• What techniques should I use to create a training plan?
• What tools and techniques can I use to evaluate the effectiveness of T&D?
• How can I measure improvement in performance and competence levels?
• How can I collate and analyse evaluation data effectively?
• How can I quality-assure the T&D function?
• What action should I take to support and develop my trainers?
• How should I assess and employ external training consultants?
• What should an effective T&D Policy Statement include?
• How can I link my T&D strategy to the key objectives of the business?
• How can I integrate operational and training policies?
• How should Personal Learning Plans be used for individuals?
• How can I control my T&D budget effectively?

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