HRM 345 Learning, Development, and Performance Management

5 credits

This course covers the principles of learning and how to facilitate training and align learning objectives to organizational goals. Students also learn how to build an effective performance management program by analyzing the advantages of integrating human resource (HR) and strategic planning.

Prerequisites: Admission to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program or instructor permission required

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze training, facilitation, learning, and development in the context of organizations
Examine the principles of learning and describe how they facilitate development
Explain the components of a learning and development needs assessment
Link learning and development objectives to organizational goals
Discuss the major societal trends in performance management
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of evaluation criteria
Identify the purpose, characteristics, methods, and communication techniques of an effective performance management program
Create a clear line of sight between performance management and organizational goals
Develop an HR topic learning and development session
Work cooperatively in a team to create a successful learning and development presentation

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50