Course: Training and Development at Work: An Introduction

A training needs analysis is the first stage in the training cycle, the purpose of which is to define the needs of all stakeholders. For example, this would include consideration …

Another issue to consider during the design phase of the training cycle is the use of pre-training activities. Have you attended training where pre-training activities were provided? Did you feel …

We have previously touched upon the issue of practice, a critical issue for making training effective. Why is it important to practise newly-developed skills and what should the practice look …

This stage of the cycle pertains to the delivery of the actual training programme, in line with the training design. Watch the above video in which Anna Chapman, an independent …

The instructional design system (IDS) aids in the design, development and delivery of training programmes. It is a relatively straightforward system comprising five key phases of training programme development, known …

The training models outlined at the start of this week (performance-based instructional design and instructional design system) reveal how training methods are a core part of the design process. The …

Last week in Step 1.8, we asked you to identify any potential flaws with imitation and guidance training methods. Here, we mention some of those problems. It is common practice …

Job rotation involves moving an employee through a series of jobs so they can get a good feel for the tasks that are associated with different jobs. This approach is …

Off-the-job training courses allow employees to undertake training away from their place of work, through day release, online or distance learning, as well as block release courses. These are often …

These methods are firmly based upon the psychological principles of imitation, guidance, feedback and reinforcement. Moreover, they are engaging, effective ways of providing a safe environment for trainees to see …

We have explored the following training methods so far: Instructional design system and performance-based instructional design In-house training Sitting next to ‘Nellie’ Apprenticeships Job rotation Off-the-job training Role play and …

We have considered training from different perspectives, appreciating the opportunities that training provides, as well as the challenges to making training successful for all stakeholders. To finish our learning this …

The CIPD (2015) learning and training survey, completed by learning development professionals representing all the main industries in the UK, provides a different viewpoint of current training practice compared to …

What does training look like in UK organisations? Is training prioritised by employers, and is it having the desired impact on employee outcomes? We will look at a couple of …