1.

0 Preamble

Training and development management has evolved significantly over the past few
years. In todays competitive landscape, rapid innovation and the ever-increasing
emphasis on the knowledge worker means that training and development has become
a vital component of business strategy. The modern career landscape is more dynamic
than ever, and companies are increasingly realising the value of investing in the
education and skills development of their employees. New learning methodologies,
training tools, and online technologies have developed to meet the rising training
needs of organisations. A demand for skilled individuals able to design and implement
effective training programmes, and keep abreast of trends in the industry, has
therefore developed.

1.1 Course Objectives.

Identify major purposes of training

Be familiar with training manual or policy contents
Be knowledgeable on needs analysis and training design
Identify various on and off the job training techniques
Be conversant with training evaluation and key elements necessary for successful
training.

1.2 Introduction to Training

Training, Development, Education, Learning defined
Importance of Training
Training philosophy, policy, plan and budget

1.3 Learning
Conditions for effective learning
Learning styles
Transfer learning

1.4 Training Models

Systematic
Transitional
Instructional systems development
Systems

1.5 Training Needs

Training needs Identification and Analysis
Training objectives

1.6 Training Design and Implementation

Content
Structure
Key elements
1.7 Training Methods
Exploration of various training techniques or strategies

1. 8 Training Evaluation
Importance
Evaluation Methods
Key elements

1.9 Responsibility for Training

Role of organisation Trainer, trainees and HRD practitioners
Successful transfer of training
Language and culture in training
Training Administration/ Record keeping

1.10 Induction Training

Rationale, Objectives and Benefits
Planning, design and implementation
Follow up and evaluation

1.11 Other Issues in Training

Training Consultancy
Government Training and Development Policy

Modus Operandi
Lectures
Tutorials
E-learning
Group discussion
Individual research
Assignments
Examinations.

Assessment weighting
One individual assignment
One group assignment
One in class test
The three assignments above constitute 30%
Final Examination 70%

Individual Assignment

Examine how the Zimbabwean corporate sector is being affected by the current trends of
issues related to training and development. (25)

Group Assignment.

The task of a group of employees is to assemble disc drives that go into computers. The
management feels that the quality is not what it should be and many of the groups devices
have to be brought back and reworked. Design a training programme for the group of
employees assembling disc drives. (25)