MAN 644: Human Resource Training and Development
Contents
In this course, we will focus on Training and Development as a key discipline within the field of Human Resource Management. Starting with strategic considerations related to Training and Development, this course will take you through the various aspects of training and development design, as well as the training and development methods. The lecture will cover the following topics:
- Strategic Training and Development
- Training and Development Needs Assessment
- Learning and Knowledge Transfer
- Training and Development Program Design
- Training and Development Evaluation
- Traditional Training Methods
- Technology-based Training Methods
- Employee Development and Career Management
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will able to:
- perform a training and development needs assessment,
- knowledgably discuss key concepts of learning and knowledge transfer,
- design a training and development program,
- evaluate the impact of training and development measures,
- identify and apply key characteristics of traditional training methods,
- and identify and apply key characteristics of traditional technology-based training methods.
Necessary prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
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Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
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Lecture | 2 SWS | 8 SWS |
Exercise class | 2 SWS | 5 SWS |
ECTS credits | 6 |
Graded | yes |
Workload | 180h |
Language | English |
Form of assessment | Written exam (60 min, 75%), assignment (25%) |
Restricted admission | yes |
Further information | – |
Examiner Performing lecturer | Dr. Frank Danesy Dr. Frank Danesy |
Frequency of offering | Spring semester |
Duration of module | 1 semester |
Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. WiPäd, M.Sc. VWL, M.Sc. Wirt. Inf., LL.M., MAKUWI |
Preliminary course work | – |
Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 1, CG 2 |
Literature |
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Course outline | TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT Forces Influencing Learning Professional Training Roles and Organizations Strategic Training TRAINING DESIGN Needs Assessment Learning and Transfer of Training Program Design Training Evaluation TRAINING METHODS Traditional Training Methods & Technology-based Training Methods Employee Development & Career Management Evidence-based Training |