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.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
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- No refunds after: 1/21/2025
- Early Enrollment Discount: $540 ($565 if enrolled after 12/24/2024)
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Instructor:
Michael McGinnis, MBA
Senior Talent Management and OD Leader, Bose Talent Management
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 at the leading edge of HR, with a mastery of talent development, organizational development and talent acquisition. Having received numerous awards and industry recognition, McGinnis specializes in turning around and advancing Fortune 500 technical and leadership training functions, complemented by expert experience. He believes the fundamental premise for the development of “learning leaders” is the development of high levels of integrity, credibility, competency and business acumen.
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.
