Course description

Course Details

This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to run, manage and deliver effective training programmes. The course covers the following: (1) Training and Development, (2) The Learning Process, (3) Training Needs Analysis, (4) Training Plan Design.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes comprehensive course manuals, videos, quizzes and access to your Tutor. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive Tutor feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Units in this course are as follows:

1. Training and Development

Key Concepts in Training and Development

Roles in Training and Development

Factors that Influence the Need for Training and Development

Impact of Organisation Mission, Values, Vision and Strategy on Training

2. The Learning Process

The Psychology of Learning

Adult Learning Principles and Theories

Motivation Theory

Instructional System Design

Barriers to Effective Training

3. Training Needs Analysis

Training Needs Analysis

Organisation Analysis

Job Analysis

Task Analysis

Skills Audit

Learning Outcomes

Objective Mapping

4. Training Plan Design

Training Plan Design

Mode of Delivery

Schemes of Work and Lesson Plans

Training Aids

Assessment

Who should complete this course?

Experienced Trainers, Consultants and those in HR and training roles, who wish to receive an approved National Qualification.

Those already involved in training development, delivery and wish to receive an approved National Qualification.

Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Leaving Cert (or equivalent) and/or relevant life experience.

Participants must have experience in training, and be able to draw from this experience.

As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

A basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course.

Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

Following successful completion you will receive a QQI Level 6 Training Needs Identification and Design (6N3325).  You may use this award as credit towards the QQI Level 6 Training and Development Special Purpose Awards (ref. 623372).

Accreditation

Following successful completion you will receive a QQI Level 6 Training Needs Identification and Design (6N3325)

QQI is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.