Elmira College
A. AED 5071 Training of Trainers: Needs Assessment (1 Credit)
B. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This introductory workshop provides the operational structure to determine needs for organizations. Systems analysis is used to reveal the developmental needs of the organization followed by methods for job analysis and for determining the performance and developmental needs of workers. Training is thereby viewed in the context of organizational needs, job requirements, and the performance and developmental needs of the individual.
C. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course students should be able to perform with excellence in the following areas:
D. COURSE FORMAT: This Training of Trainers Workshop will utilize lecture, hand-outs, recommended readings, discussion, small group exercises, and a course project.
E. EXPECTATION FOR STUDENTS: Each student is expected to work in a group in determining the developmental needs of an organization drawn from the personal experiences of the team members. From this analysis, a written report (individual or group) will be constructed which illustrates how a training program(s) can help meet these needs. This written report will be used during the last class meeting.
F. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Evaluation is based on attendance, which is mandatory for all sessions, participation, and quality of any written reports.
G. REQUIRED TEXT: O'Connor, B., Bronner, M., & Delaney, C. (1996). Training for organizations. Cincinnati, OH: South-Western Educational Publishing.
H. CLASS SESSION OUTLINE:
First Half: Why Needs Assessment?
Second Half: Quasi and Organizational Training Needs Assessment