Design of Training Programme

Learning Objective

Students will be able to learn the following concepts:

 Identification of Training Needs

 Design of a Training Programme
 Training Process
 Characteristics of Effective Training Programs
 Identification of Training Needs
Training needs can be identified from the following:

a. Under performance by subordinates, evidenced by low output,

lack of initiative, bad decisions or general incompetence,
b. The acquisition of new and unfamiliar equipment or the
introduction of new working methods,
c. Perusal of subordinates job descriptions to identify gaps
between what they are doing and what they should be doing,
d. Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the organisation

For identifying training needs, three types of analysis is useful:

1. Organizational analysis
2. Task analysis
3. Manpower analysis
Design of a Training Programme:
Training Process:
 Characteristics of Effective Training Programs

 Startwith a training needs assessment

 Identify and communicate purpose, objectives, and
outcome
 Relevant content
 Active demonstration
 Opportunities for practice
 Regular feedback during training
 Post-training environment
 A Training Programme has the following Advantages.

Advantages to the Company:

 Increased efficiency of employees

 Reduced supervision
 Less amount of wastage
 Reduced turnover
 Helps new employees in the organization
 Better labour –management relations
 Advantages to the Employee:

 Self-confidence
 Increased motivation levels
 High rewards
 Group efforts
 Promotion
 Outcome

Students will be able to understand the process of

training program