EDUC 240 - Introduction to Training and Development
This course provides an overview of the design and development of training in organizations by introducing students to theoretical and practical concepts. Topics explored include the organizational and personal benefits of training, different modes of delivery including e-learning (an instructional systems design approach to training development), the transfer of learned skills to the workplace environment, the evaluation of training, the management of the development process, and trends and successful practices in the field.
Semester:
- Fall (September 3 - December 2, 2024)
- Winter (January 13 - April 12, 2025)
Instructor:
Please refer to the Course Outline below.
Program:
Undergraduate, 3 credits
There is no access fee for this course.
Prerequisite
Students who have received credit for this topic under a EDUC 298 number may not take this course for credit.
Book:
Managing Performance through Training and Development (2018). Saks, A. and Haccoun, R., 8th ed. Toronto: TopHat.
Registration Information:
Concordia students must register for this course in their Student Hub. It is strongly recommended that they consult Concordia's class schedule prior to enrolling in order to be aware of any registration restrictions (see the notes).
Once registered, students must then sign up for an eConcordia account to access the course material.
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COURSE OUTLINE
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