Managing the Training and Development Function (P00611)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P00611

This course focuses on the operational management of the Training and Development (T&D) function. T&D is an important strategic function in an organisation, which can make a significant contribution to effectiveness at organisational, group and individual level. The manager of T&D operations needs to establish and manage a cost-effective function which adds value to the organisation by focusing on organisational goals. Organisational structures and work roles are changing, with some responsibility for training being devolved to line managers. The T&D specialist needs to develop the role of business partner with managers and the wider stakeholders in the organisation, including non-employees and contractors. They will need skills in analysing organisational requirements for T&D, managing financial, technical and human resources and evaluation in the context of current arrangements for quality assurance and accreditation and as an integral part of the training and development cycle.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 8 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
17/01/2008	14:00	17:00

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

PC 1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the processes and skills involved in undertaking a strategic audit for T&D which involves relevant stakeholders

PC 2. Present a critically informed appraisal of the processes and procedures involved in the design, development, management and evaluation of a cost-effective and value-adding strategic and operational plan for T&D

PC 3. Demonstrate understanding of the process of planning and managing financial, technical and human resources for effective T&D

PC 4. Demonstrate critical understanding of the development and communication of T&D policy and marketing the T&D function within diverse business contexts

Assessment Information

Students will submit an assignment (4,000 - 5,000 words) in the form of a report on a past or prospective exercise involving the design and development of a cost-effective and value-adding strategic and operational plan for T&D. This must incorporate a discussion on strategies for the operational management of human and financial resources, the communication of policy, the negotiation of relationships with stakeholders, and evaluation.