Managing the Learning and Development Function

Course Description

One of the most important concerns of training managers is to create a positive and productive learning environment for employees and the organization as a whole. Learning and Development practitioners must have a concrete understanding of the training management function, as well as how to directly link training initiatives and programs to the company’s overall objectives.

This two-day course will provide participants the skills to develop and implement learning strategies that will encourage the creation of a “learning organization” as well as learning and development systems and programs that will create and ensure impact for the organization.

In addition to the different aspects of organizing and managing learning, the program will also emphasize the use of collaborative technologies and approaches to support interactive learning, knowledge sharing and knowledge creation based on sound principles of knowledge management.

Course Objectives

• Develop learning & development strategies and training plans that effectively align with business objectives
• Distinguish various types of training organization structures and identify a suitable model for their organization
• Determine the best way to organize training teams and training professionals
• Identify the elements of training management systems and processes for effectively running a training organization
• Discuss the necessary skills and capabilities for effectively managing and leading a training organization
• Construct training metrics as a dashboard measure for training implementation effectiveness
• Integrate learning and knowledge management through Learning & Development management