Development Training

MODULE 4 CASE ASSIGNMENT: Developing a Training Plan Part I
The Case Study Assignment and the Signature Assignment are
sequential assignments in this course. The Case Study is structured
so that the student develops the initial components of a Training
Plan. The components developed in the Case Study Assignment are
then used to complete the entire Training Plan in the Signature
Assignment. The goal of the Signature Assignment is to complete a
training plan that could be implemented and render results. This
assignment is not a traditional essay. Students should ensure that
they include each of the specific components described in # 4 (a-c)
listed below.
The Case Assignment for this course will be a 3-4 page training
proposal (excluding cover page and references). You should use a
minimum of 3-4 sources in your Case Assignment.
1. During module 1 you selected the topic for your training
program.
2. Using the reading, lectures and threaded discussions as a
guide, you should develop a needs assessment for the
proposed training program. For further discussion of needs
assessments refer back to section 8.4 of the following
reference:
Designing a Training Program. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://open.lib.umn.edu/humanresourcemanagement/chapter/8-4-designinga-
training-program/
The needs assessment does not need to be submitted. Completing
the needs assessment is a task that you should complete in order to
develop a sound training proposal and plan. The information that you
gather by completing the task will help ensure the likelihood that your
program will be a success. You began to work on this in the module 3
discussion thread.
3. Based on your needs assessment and any assumptions you