Managing Performance Through Training and Development

    EX 1111 is offered this winter:

This course focus­es on train­ing and devel­op­ment as an invest­ment in human cap­i­tal; it exam­ines the respon­si­bil­i­ties of human resource train­ing to assist an orga­ni­za­tion in man­ag­ing per­for­mance and meet­ing its strate­gic objec­tives. Top­ics include: needs analy­sis, set­ting mea­sur­able goals, pro­gram design, train­ing meth­ods, trans­fer of skills, eval­u­a­tion, and cost­ing train­ing programs.

Course at a glance

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain the three levels of the needs analysis process and how to conduct an organization, task, and person analysis.
  • Describe the steps in the design and delivery of a training program.
  • Discuss and explain the advantages and disadvantages of at least three different training methods.
  • Explain the methods and approaches for estimating the costs and benefits of training programs.
  • Describe the various types of training programs that are designed and delivered by organizations today.
What you will learn

  • Assessment may include exams, projects, presentations, journals, and research papers.

Offered:

Jan 16, 2024Apr 2, 2024
Mondays

Tuesdays

6:00 pm – 9:15 pm MT

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

Sundays

Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

39 hours of instruction

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Your Instructor

Renée PaulID: renée-paul

Renée Paul, B.Comm., CPHR, has over 25 years of experience in the learning and development, organizational effectiveness, and human resources fields. Renée has worked as a learning and development consultant and a leadership consultant for The Performance Group, Servus Credit Union, and Stuart Olson. She has partnered with a variety of client groups, including several departments in the Alberta public sector, Lilydale, the City of Edmonton, and the University of Alberta. Renée has a passion for learning and development, best practices, and effective communications. She is a flexible, approachable trainer who works to help each learner take away some practical tools to be more successful.

Textbooks

Required

Saks

Managing Performance Through Training & Developmen

8 edition

ISBN 9781774123010


Required

SAKS

Managing Performance Through Training And Developm

ISBN 9780176798079

Class info
This course has no prerequisites

Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.

Currently counts towards:

Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.

*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.

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EX 1111 is offered this winter: