HRMG 350 - Training for Organizations

3 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with a solid understanding in the fundamentals of training and development. Students are exposed to the training process, from needs assessment to training methods and the role of evaluation. With the use of a case analysis approach students examine the broadening role of training in assisting organizations in the achievement of business goals. Other topics of study include: e-learning and technology, special challenges in today’s workforce and the future of training and development.

Prerequisite(s): HRMG 213
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Analyze the training process from needs assessment through program evaluation.
2. Analyze the need and role of training in connection with solving various problems within organizations.
3. Evaluate different types of training including competency models, e-learning, skill-building, corporate universities, and web-based training.
4. Explain the role of strategic training and development in the achievement of an organization’s business goals.
5. Examine the challenges associated with training an increasingly diverse and decentralized workforce.
6. Explain the role of training in new organizational forms such as virtual organizations.