PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction

A correct training strategy is essential. What do world class training functions do and why?  This program specifically answers these questions and covers all the main areas of needs analysis, training implementation and evaluation. Persons attending this programme will have a complete set of tools and case examples which can be easily applied in the work place.

 Learning Objectives

Participants attending the programme will:

• Apply needs analysis techniques business areas which contribute to effective training
• Be able to measure the effectiveness of business training
• Be able to demonstrate trends and do efficiency needs analysis and implementation
• Be able to set up and effectively evaluate and measure delivered training
• Use the latest evaluation models

 Target Audience

Training budget holders, HR personnel, training specialists, training coordinators and any line manager or supervisor who wants to see analytical results from training.

Training Methodology

Our program leader is an acknowledged world expert in this area, the author of two books on this subject. Case studies, group exercise, real work related examples will all be used in a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.

Program Content

 DAY 1 – Training Needs Analysis

• The key areas of training activity, implementation and evaluation
• How to know if training is efficient  or not
• Aligning training needs with business drivers
• Determining which training is compulsory, related to business or employee growth

 DAY 2 – Delivering Training

• Prioritizing training delivery
• Which type of delivery methods will deliver the optimal results?
• Business expectations compared with training results and value
• Designing training materials
• Understanding evaluation and being able to apply it –worked examples

DAY 3 – Examples of Training Needs and Training Implementation

• Latest international trends
• In house and external training
• Evaluating training outcomes
• Training vs. coaching and mentoring

 DAY 4 – Training Evaluation

• What would improve training effectiveness, pedagogical v agrological methods – training duration – incentives and the role and positioning of testing and evaluation
• Management accountability for training implementation – competencies and the impact of evaluation
• Should all training be subjected to evaluation?
• Where and how to get measurement to provide outstanding results

 DAY 5 – Applying Techniques Back at Work

• Dealing with variance and uncertainty during analysis
• Training ‘value’ contracts
• Aligning training with business priorities
• Back at work plans