Training Systems Management

1 credits · Owen Graduate School of Management

Corporations invest over $50 billion per year for training and development programs with estimates for increased funding needed for new employees as baby boomers begin to retire. As companies worldwide struggle with an ever-mobile work force, the continuous search for skilled labor, and rapid technological advancements, employee training has become a key strategic focus in order to compete in the global marketplace. This course will address all elements of a systematic process for managing corporate training programs that meet targeted business needs including organizational assessments, training budgets, training evaluation, ethical considerations, generational and cultural issues, and strategic planning, to name a few. All supervisors and managers need to have a solid understanding of the training process within corporations in order to stay competitive and to recruit and retain a highly skilled workforce. Students will be assessed on class participation, group activities, and a final paper. Short course (offered every other year). [1]