Training and Development Overview

Training, as part of the broader field of human resource development (HRD), is still a key activity of organisations. Learning is essential. This page brings together a variety of resources that explain the main features of training.

See Trainer Development Options for trainer development options and online Certificate IV in Training and Assessment for trainer qualifications.

Key Aspects of Training (HRD)

• Learning and Development - provides an explanation of the learning context - the platform on which training is based.
  
  
• Leadership/Management Training and Development - carries on with the learning theme, but highlights the importance of developing leadership and management skills.
  
  
• Setting training and learning at the right level - emphasises the importance of achieving training at the correct level - not too basic, not too complicated.
  
  
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - related to the previous theme. A comprehensive and accurate TNA is the essential starting point in any training initiative.
  
  
• Blended learning - explains blended training (including examples).
  
  
• Train the Trainer - emphasises the importance of developing skills in learning and development - the ability to design and deliver relevant training programs.Train the Trainer is also a very good form of human resource development.
  

E-learning and Online Training

• Free Online Training and E-learning - provides a comprehensive list of free examples/tutorials on a variety of business and learning subjects. A good introduction to computer based training.
  
  
• E-learning Tutorial - provides a comprehensive guide to the key issues concerning e-learning.
  
  

Training Articles

• "Mission impossible" - a light-hearted look at planning training.
  
  
• Human resource issues need attention - a formal look at identifying and meeting needs in the human resources field.
  
  

Related Training and Human Resource Development Matters

• Performance Management - managing performance and performance review processes are important human resources processes that are linked to training initiatives.
  
  
• Performance Management Articles - a range of articles about performance review and appraisals.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement - a commitment to quality and continuous improvement is essential in all aspects of human resources development.
  

What’s next?

Derek Stockley can design and conduct training for you, see: Training Courses and Services.

Further information related specifically to learning and training can be found at: Links - Training (Human Resources Development).

If you are interested in general management research, there is a "basic" e-journey on the Derek Stockley site called 50 Top Business Intellectuals. It lists information and links to management gurus and their thinking. (This opens a new page - close it to return to this point).

For more information about Derek Stockley and e-learning, select: E-learning - Derek Stockley.

Current testimonials provides an insight into how participants react to Derek’s training. It lists comments taken from actual evaluations at recent training programs.

This page was last modified on 20 January 2006.