MGMT 316 - Training and Development

Units: 3
Workplace learning is key to the development of employees and a firm’s success. Topics include needs assessments, learning theories, instructional design, training methodologies, presentation techniques, and program evaluation. Students will design and present sample training and development programs.

Prerequisites: Junior, senior or post-baccalaureate standing.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Entirely Online.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Conduct a training needs assessment which links training objectives to business goals;
Develop training objectives that identify specific training outcomes;
Design a training environment that maximizes learning, retention, and transfer of training;
Select and utilize best training methods and media to accomplish training objectives;
Present a training program using effective verbal and nonverbal presentation techniques;
Create a training budget; and
Design an evaluation strategy that incorporates reaction, learning, behavior, and results level of analyses