Course objective

• Specify how Training and Development can contribute to the business
• Recommend improvements to the way Training & Development is positioned in their organizations
• Describe how modern views of the role of a Training Coordinator should apply to them in their situation
• Apply a modern, 6-stage Learning & Training Cycle to their work
• Demonstrate in-depth personal learning and new skills about at least two stages of the 6-stage Learning & Training Cycle
• Take away for implementation in their organization – with a high probability of success – at least three substantial ideas to develop the role of the Training Coordinator

Course outline

The Contribution of Training and Development to the Business

• Understanding and analyzing organizations, and factors impacting on them
• Aligning Training & Development, HR and business strategies
• Positioning Training & Development strategically
• Seeking correlations between Training & Development activities and organizational success
• Analyzing case studies from a range of countries and sectors of business

The Role of the Training Coordinator – Modern Approaches

• Moving from tactical administrator to strategic agent of change
• Maintaining professional standards
• Understanding the business
• Taking account of individuals’ preferred learning styles
• Marketing, consultancy and networking

The 6-stage Learning and Training Cycle – Part 1

• Appreciating the relationship between training and learning
• Identifying learning and training needs
• Determining learning objectives
• Determining appropriate learning activities and training methods
• Practicing training course design and writing training objectives

The 6-stage Learning & Training Cycle – Part 2

• Selecting the trainer and type of training
• Assessing trainer qualities and styles
• Validating the learning activity or training method
• Evaluating learning from training and other activities
• Harnessing learning and seeking bottom-line effects

Developing the Role of the Training Coordinator – Practical Actions

• Small group presentations about new skills, understanding, insights etc in relation to their chosen topics
• Individual action planning, with peer review and support – including particular support from the Course Leader for each Participant to take forward three substantial ideas to develop the role of the Training Coordinator
• Summary review of tips, traps and techniques
• Final Q & A session/surgery

Who Should Attend?

• Staffs who work as Training Coordinators – liaising with line managers about training needs, organizing training events, and selecting courses and trainers
• All people working in Training & Development – including full-time trainers and also those in a line role with responsibilities for training people – who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of what is involved in the role of a Training Coordinator