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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Critically appraise the principles of training design, delivery and evaluation
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in analysing the requirements and implications of the integration of training and development activity with organisational needs
Prepare and assess training plans for a range of organisations, including identification of training needs, design, delivery and evaluation of training interventions, and make use wherever possible of ‘new’ technological developments
Evaluate critically the costs and benefits of the T and D function, identifying processes and practices which meet or exceed legal and mandatory requirements, and utilise these in the effective management and marketing of the T and D function
Critically assess the links between effective career and management development and employee retention
The module aims to develop conceptual knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of human resource management in the area of training and development (T and D). The module provides advanced content on how individuals learn; the design, delivery and evaluation of training programmes; and the dissemination and sharing and knowledge in organisations. It recognises the need to develop academic/theoretical knowledge as well as improving professional skills in the field of learning and development.
• The nature of T and D and its contribution to the organisation’s business strategy in co-operation with key organisational stakeholders.
• The role of T and D in effective change management.
• Analysis of organisational performance development strategies, and the way in which T and D can support overall performance management processes such as recruitment and selection, retention, reward, appraisal and staff motivation.
• The application of training techniques, including developments in new technology, to achieve effective training needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation of training interventions.
• Resourcing the T and D function, and the role of T and D specialists and line managers.
• Effective marketing in the organisation of T and D’s ‘added value’.
• The importance of management development in organisations, including career management for all staff.
• Knowledge Management and the importance of internal or external learning partnerships.
• Equal Opportunity issues and equal access.
• The importance of continuing professional and personal development to the L and D practitioner.
The module uses applied learning workshops focussing on practical work-related issues. Students receive a learning package prior to the workshop to facilitate active
participation. The management workshops give students practice in professional skills.
Lectures/workshops (online)
Hours: 30
Intended Group size: 25
Guided independent studies
Hours: 160
Tutorials/consultation
Hours: 10
Intended group size: 25
Further details relating to assessment
An assignment based on an organisation of the student’s choice. The combination of a group project and assignment allows students to both apply the teamwork, self-management, communication, etc. skills they develop during the module as well as the direct assessment of these skills and the individual knowledge that students are expected to acquire throughout the module.
Do all individual components need to be passed to pass the module overall? Yes
Is this module exempt from condonement of marginal failure? Yes
001 Group project during the workshop 30%
002 Assignment 3000 words end of module 70%
Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 7
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - S2
