Postgraduate Course: Managing the Training and Development Function (EDUA11220)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
TThis 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. 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 resources and performance in the context of current arrangements for quality assurance and accreditation and as an integral part of the training and development cycle. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
PPC 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
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Assessment Information
| An assignment (2,000 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. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Peter Evans
Tel: (0131 6)51 6345
Email: peter.evans@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Gemma Hennessey
Tel: (0131 6)51 4241
Email: gemma.hennessey@ed.ac.uk |
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