Intro to Training and Performance Systems
Table of Contents
"Essential Skills for Designing and Delivering Effective Workplace Learning"
Chapter 1: Overview of Training and Development
○ Purpose and Importance in Organizations
○ Key Roles and Responsibilities
○ Quiz 1
Chapter 2: Needs Assessment
○ Identifying Gaps and Learning Objectives
○ Organizational and Individual Needs
○ Quiz 2
Chapter 3: Designing Training Programs
○ Learning Theories and Methods
○ Creating Effective Content
○ Quiz 3
Chapter 4: Delivery Methods
○ Instructor-Led, E-Learning, Blended Approaches
○ Engaging Learners Effectively
○ Quiz 4
Chapter 5: Evaluation of Training
○ Measuring Learning and Performance Outcomes
○ Feedback and Continuous Improvement
○ Quiz 5
Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Considerations
○ Compliance, Privacy, and Inclusivity
○ Ethics in Workplace Training
○ Quiz 6
Chapter 7: Managing Training Programs
○ Scheduling, Budgeting, and Resource Allocation
○ Coordinating Across Departments
○ Quiz 7
Chapter 8: Trends and Best Practices
○ Technology Integration
○ Future of Workplace Learning
○ Quiz 8
References:
○ Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2022). Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
○ Goldstein, I. L., & Ford, J. K. (2021). Training in Organizations (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
○ Salas, E., Tannenbaum, S. I., Kraiger, K., & Smith-Jentsch, K. A. (2012). The Science of Training and Development in Organizations: What Matters in Practice. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 13(2), 74–101.
○ Association for Talent Development (ATD). (2024). Talent Development Body of Knowledge. Retrieved from https://www.td.org
○ Kirkpatrick, D. L., & Kirkpatrick, J. D. (2016). Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation. ATD Press.
Training Certificate Notice
This course is for personal and professional development only and does not provide state or federal certification. After each section, you’ll take a short quiz to reinforce your learning. To complete the course, you’ll take a Final Exam, with a score of 70% or higher required to demonstrate mastery. Upon completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Training recognizing your hard work, dedication, and commitment to growth.