Training & Development Planning and Performance Improvement
Training & Development Planning and Performance Improvement
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the strategic role of Training & Development in organizations
- Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) effectively
- Develop annual training and development plans
- Design performance-focused learning initiatives
- Apply modern training methods and adult learning principles
- Measure training effectiveness and return on investment (ROI)
- Create continuous learning and employee development strategies
- Link training outcomes to organizational performance improvement
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- HR Managers and HR Officers
- Learning & Development Professionals
- Training Coordinators and Specialists
- Organizational Development Professionals
- Department Heads and Team Leaders
- Supervisors involved in employee development
- Anyone responsible for training planning and workforce development
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1: Foundations of Training & Development
- Introduction to Training & Development
- Strategic importance of employee development
- Difference between training, learning, and development
- Role of T&D in organizational performance
- Modern trends in learning and development
- Competency-based development approaches
Day 2: Training Needs Analysis & Planning
- Identifying performance gaps
- Conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Methods for collecting training data
- Competency mapping techniques
- Prioritizing training needs
- Developing annual training plans and budgets
Day 3: Designing Effective Training Programs
- Principles of adult learning
- Setting learning objectives
- Designing training materials and content
- Selecting training methods and delivery channels
- Classroom, virtual, blended, and microlearning approaches
- Managing training logistics and implementation
Day 4: Performance Improvement & Training Evaluation
- Linking training to performance improvement
- Coaching and performance support tools
- Measuring learning effectiveness
- Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model
- Training KPIs and reporting
- Calculating training ROI
Day 5: Building a Continuous Learning Culture
- Creating a learning organization
- Employee engagement through development
- Leadership development strategies
- Succession planning and talent development
- Digital learning transformation
- Developing action plans for organizational implementation