Learning and Development

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Learning and Development

This course is part of HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate

Instructors: Brad Boyson +1 more

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

847 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

How to create and deliver effective trainings in your organization
How to evaluate key metrics that will demonstrate training outcomes and results

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compliance Training
Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Training and Development
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Organizational Development
Category: On-The-Job Training
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Learning Styles
Category: Training Programs
Category: Program Evaluation
Category: Developing Training Materials
Category: Employee Training
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Adult Education
Category: Instructional Design
Category: Professional Development

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Assessments

16 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course presents an overview of best practices for creating effective training in your organization. You will learn different methods of identifying training needs and delivering training. You will also learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.

This week, you will learn about career lifecycles and how to structure a career development plan for an employee. You will also learn how to plan training and development for your organization.

What's included

16 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

16 videosTotal 40 minutes

HRCI Human Resources Associate Professional Certificate Introduction2 minutes
Course Overview: Learning and Development1 minute
Instructor Introduction2 minutes
Weekly Introduction: Introduction to Career Development1 minute
Orientation3 minutes
Career Lifecycle2 minutes
Career Development3 minutes
Six Phases of Career Development4 minutes
Training and Development2 minutes
Learning and Development Planning3 minutes
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)3 minutes
Career Development Tools4 minutes
Career Planning3 minutes
Example: Career Development3 minutes
Career Development3 minutes
Weekly Review: Introduction to Learning and Development1 minute

4 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Course Syllabus5 minutes
How to Be Successful in This Course10 minutes
The Deliberately Developmental Organization - Andy Fleming10 minutes
Talent Management Systems10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Introduction to Career Development15 minutes
Activity: Create a career plan30 minutes
Career Development Tools25 minutes
Graded Quiz: Introduction to Learning and Development50 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Meet and Greet10 minutes
An Organization Focused on Career Development10 minutes
Career Development10 minutes

In the second week, you will learn about different learning models used in instructional design, including ADDIE, KSA, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and the Kirkpatrick Model, and how these apply to an organization’s training efforts. You will also discover different types of trainings that can be used and the best situations to use them. You’ll end the week by learning about adult learning and learning styles.

What's included

17 videos2 readings5 assignments3 discussion prompts

17 videosTotal 52 minutes

Weekly Introduction: Structure and Design of Learning1 minute
Instructional Design2 minutes
The ADDIE Learning Models4 minutes
The KSA Learning Model2 minutes
Bloom's Taxonomy4 minutes
Kirkpatrick Model for Training Evaluation4 minutes
On the Job Training2 minutes
Job Instruction Training3 minutes
Simulation Training5 minutes
Apprenticeship4 minutes
Job Rotation3 minutes
Internship3 minutes
Example: Training Types5 minutes
Adult Learning2 minutes
Learning Styles4 minutes
Example: Catering to Different Learning Styles6 minutes
Weekly Review: Structure and Design of Learning1 minute

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Overview: Training Types5 minutes
Learning Structures5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 135 minutes

Learning Models15 minutes
Activity: Suggest training types30 minutes
Types of Training20 minutes
Learning Styles15 minutes
Structure and Design of Learning55 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Great training and development experiences10 minutes
Opportunities for Training10 minutes
Discussion: Learning Styles10 minutes

This week is focused on different training delivery methods and how to evaluate the outcomes of these training to ensure their effectiveness. You’ll learn how to adjust the delivery of training and development based on the results of these evaluations.

What's included

17 videos4 readings5 assignments3 discussion prompts

17 videosTotal 54 minutes

Weekly Introduction: Implementation and Evaluation of Training and Development1 minute
On-the-Job Training5 minutes
Instructor-led vs. Self-paced Training5 minutes
In-house vs. External Training Services3 minutes
Evaluating Training Programs2 minutes
Experimental Design3 minutes
Kirkpatrick Model3 minutes
Pilots and After Action Review3 minutes
Example: Preparing to Evaluate Your Training Program4 minutes
Set SMART Goals3 minutes
Common Metrics in Training3 minutes
Training Cost per Employee3 minutes
Cost Benefit Analysis and Return on Investment5 minutes
Learner Engagement3 minutes
Training Experience Satisfaction4 minutes
Example: Evaluating Training Programs5 minutes
Weekly Review: Implementation and Evaluation of Training and Development Strategy1 minute

4 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Learning Management Systems (LMS)5 minutes
Overview: Training Delivery Methods5 minutes
Overview: Kirkpatrick model5 minutes
Learning Metrics Overview5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 125 minutes

Training Delivery Methods15 minutes
Evaluating Training Programs15 minutes
Activity: Prepare to Evaluate Your Training Program30 minutes
Learning Metrics15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Implementation and Evaluation of Training and Development Strategy50 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Preferred Training Delivery Methods10 minutes
Evaluating Training Programs10 minutes
Evaluating Training Programs10 minutes

This week you will learn about training compliance and the necessity of employees completing mandatory training. You will also apply all you have learned in this course by designing a training experience based on a real-world scenario.

What's included

5 videos4 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 10 minutes

Weekly Introduction: Learning Delivery, Application, and Evaluation1 minute
Training and Compliance2 minutes
Monitoring Training3 minutes
Designing a Training Experience: Step-by-Step3 minutes
Congratulations!1 minute

4 readingsTotal 27 minutes

Framework: Designing a Training Experience7 minutes
Key Terms5 minutes
What to Expect5 minutes
How to Add Your Info to LinkedIn10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 160 minutes

Monitoring Training Programs15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Learning and Development Course Assessment145 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Designing a Training Experience60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion: Training and rewards10 minutes

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Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

I'm an university student. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the lecturers, HRCI and Coursera. This course is amazing.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025

The learning and development section provided valuable insights into training, offering new perspectives and practical ideas that I can apply in the future.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

An amazing worth the learning, I love everything about the course, and facilitator.

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