Managing Training

Course Overview

This programme focuses on the role of the manager, advisor or consultant who is responsible for learning within their organisation. It reflects the key objectives relating to this role and the new thinking that is helping to create effective learning environments.

Audience

Recently appointed training managers, or line managers who have responsibility for the management of learning and development within their organisations. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Skills Gained

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• define the role of training within organisations
• develop a training policy and associated plan
• assess their organisation's current learning climate
• utilise new trends to support learning and development
• identify the essential criteria to ensure Equal Opportunities
• state the key principles of preparing and controlling budgets

Course Outline

The role of training in organisations

• supporting broader organisational objectives
• the training professional's responsibilities

Developing a learning organisation

• assessing the current climate
• promoting a learning culture

The learning and development cycle

• learning and development in context
• the key steps of the cycle

Developing policies

Preparing and controlling learning and development plans

• using identified needs
• utilising the budget effectively
• evaluation and validation of the learning and development plan

Choosing and using consultants

• selecting external courses
• assessing and selecting preferred suppliers

Learning options

• use of open and distance learning
• E-learning
• NVQ's and other qualifications

Equal Opportunities and Best Practice

• relating learning and development to relevant Acts
• access to learning and development