Postgraduate Course: Managing the Training and Development Function (EDUA11220)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Education |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | TThis course focuses on the operational management of the Training and Development (T&D) function. T&D is an important strategic function in an organisation, which can make a significant contribution to effectiveness at organisational, group and individual level. The manager of T&D operations needs to establish and manage a cost-effective function which adds value to the organisation by focusing on organisational goals. The T&D specialist needs to develop the role of business partner with managers and the wider stakeholders in the organisation, including non-employees and contractors. They will need skills in analysing organisational requirements for T&D, managing resources and performance in the context of current arrangements for quality assurance and accreditation and as an integral part of the training and development cycle. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
PPC 1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the processes and skills involved in undertaking a strategic audit for T&D which involves relevant stakeholders
PC 2 Present a critically informed appraisal of the processes and procedures involved in the design, development, management and evaluation of a cost-effective and value-adding strategic and operational plan for T&D
PC 3 Demonstrate understanding of the process of planning and managing financial, technical and human resources for effective T&D
PC 4 Demonstrate critical understanding of the development and communication of T&D policy and marketing the T&D function within diverse business contexts
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Assessment Information
| An assignment (2,000 words) in the form of a report on a past or prospective exercise involving the design and development of a cost-effective and value-adding strategic and operational plan for T&D. This must incorporate a discussion on strategies for the operational management of human and financial resources, the communication of policy, the negotiation of relationships with stakeholders, and evaluation. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Peter Evans
Tel: (0131 6)51 6345
Email: peter.evans@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Susan Scott
Tel: (0131 6)51 6573
Email: Susan.Scott@ed.ac.uk |
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