Training and Development
BUSA-40020
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The training and development function is often responsible for designing, conducting, evaluating and/or recommending programs to meet the training needs of the organization. Learn to accurately assess organizational training needs and identify priority training topics, learning objectives, instructional approaches and evaluation techniques. Explore techniques for overcoming resistance to change. Practice establishing and justifying a training budget and critiquing training products and services offered by vendors and consultants. Learn to quantify training results and their impact to the organization's bottom line.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
- Learn to accurately assess organizational training needs and identify priority training topics, learning objectives, instructional approaches and evaluation techniques.
Course Information
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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No textbook required.
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- No refunds after: 7/22/2025
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Instructor:
Michael McGinnis, MBA
Senior Talent Management and OD Leader, Bose Talent Management
Enterprise Thought Leader with mastery in talent development, organizational development and talent acquisition. Received numerous awards and industry recognition for major accomplishments and results in the field of learning including leading two training organizations to Training Top 100 status (2003, 2006), received numerous Awards for stellar learning contributions, and well published on learning related topics.
Michael McGinnis is noted for his personal nature, engaging facilitation style and passion for personal growth, which is the topic of his recently published book, "Discovering Michael: An Inspirational Guide to Personal Growth and Self-Discovery." He is also noted for his unique approach to Leadership Development, which is covered in his latest book, Leadership From The Inside Out: Building Your leadership Foundation Links to an external site. He has traveled and volunteered extensively domestically and internationally in capacities including Camp Good Day's & Special Times - Children's Oncology Camp, Hospice Care, Emergency Medical Technician on Volunteer Ambulance, International Volunteer, The Honor Foundation, and more.
McGinnis holds an MBA from Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, and a BS in business management/computer science from SUNY-Binghamton. Among his many certifications are Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma and Advanced Organizational Development. He is a passionate international and domestic volunteer, acting as an EMT and counselor for camps supporting hospice care and children’s oncology.
