Discuss the steps needed to design an effective training programme

      

Discuss the steps needed to design an effective training programme

  

Answers


Francis
1. Needs assessment:
The first step in the training process is to assess the need for training the employees. The need for training could be identified through a diagnosis of present and future challenges and through a gap between the employee’s actual performance and the standard performance.
The needs assessment can be studied from two perspectives: Individual and group. The individual training is designed to enhance the individual’s efficiency when not performing adequately. And whereas the group training is intended to inculcate the new changes in the employees due to a change in the organization’s strategy.

2. Set organizational training objectives:
The training needs assessments (organizational, task & individual) will identify any gaps in your current training initiatives and employee skill sets.
These gaps should be analyzed and prioritized and turned into the organization’s training objectives. The ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between current and desired performance through the development of a training program.

3. Designing training programme:
The next step is to create a comprehensive action plan that includes learning theories, instructional design, content, materials and any other training elements. Resources and training delivery methods should also be detailed. While developing the program, the level of training and participants’ learning styles need to also be considered. Many companies pilot their initiatives and gather feedback to make adjustments before launching the program company-wide.

4.Implement training initiatives:
The implementation phase is where the training program comes to life. Organizations need to decide whether training will be delivered in-house or externally coordinated. Program implementation includes the scheduling of training activities and organization of any related resources (facilities, equipment, etc.). The training program is then officially launched, promoted and conducted. During training, participant progress should be monitored to ensure that the program is effective.

5) Evaluate & revise training:
As mentioned in the last segment, the training program should be continually monitored. At the end, the entire program should be evaluated to determine if it was successful and met training objectives. Feedback should be obtained from all stakeholders to determine program and instructor effectiveness and also knowledge or skill acquisition. Analyzing this feedback will allow the organization to identify any weaknesses in the program.
At this point, the training program or action plan can be revised if objectives or expectations are not being met.

francis1897 answered the question on August 25, 2022 at 06:56


Next: What is the definition of training?
Previous: State the advantages and disadvantages of some tools or methods used in training needs assessment

View More Community Capacity Building and Empowerment Questions and Answers | Return to Questions Index


Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions