Task

Task Type: Individual Project   Deliverable Length: 6–8 slides with speaker notes of 200–250 words per slide (excluding title and reference slides)   
Points Possible: 150   Due Date: 12/16/2013 11:59:59 PM  CT [removed]   

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Analyze the effectiveness of your organization’s training and development process. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

1. Explain the training needs analysis approach that your organization uses to define training needs.
2. Describe the process for capturing needs for individuals, groups, and the wider skills for the organization.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of at least 3 courses in this curriculum. For each course, address the following:
   • Are adult learning theories evident in the course design?
   • Does the course have clear and measurable training objectives and learning outcomes?
   • Is there alignment of the course objectives with organizational strategic goals and objectives?
   • Describe the training delivery methods. Are they varied and appropriate to the course topics?
   • Does the course incorporate varied learning styles in the design?
   • What level of evaluation is used to measure the effectiveness of the training?