MGMT 551 — Training and Development
This course is designed to give students an in-depth exploration of training and its connection to employee development. The primary focus will include best practices and practical application strategies within the field. Content areas include an introduction to employee training and development and using strategic training; designing training through using a needs assessment, learning and transfer or training, program design, and training evaluation; training development methods including traditional training methods, technology-based training methods, and employee development and career management; and social responsibility and the future including legal issues, managing diversity, career challenges, and future trends in training and development. The course will encompass the use of current event topics and critical analysis techniques regarding employee training and development, including the development of a training module from the needs assessment to evaluation.