HRMG3050 Training and Development

Purpose:

The Group Project consists of 3 (three) parts and provides students with an opportunity to apply their course knowledge of Training and Development by realizing the three tasks of the Project:

Task 1 – Create a Brief Company Report - 5%

Task 2 – Design a Mini-Training Program - 20%

Task 3 – Deliver a Group Project Presentation -10%

The students will practice analyzing the components of creating a Training and Development program including all elements of the process and conduct an effective presentation of the training activity

 

Group Project: Design a Training Program (35%)

TASK 1: Create a Company Brief Report (5%)

Instructions:

1. Form a group of 4-5 students
2. Choose a company in any industry
3. Research the company`s background, culture, and current industry challenges.
4. Write a brief report on the company, focusing on aspects relevant to training and development needs

Deliverable:

Company Brief Report (2-3 pages) including:

• Company name and industry
• Brief history and current status
• Organizational structure and culture
• Key challenges or opportunities the company is facing
• Initial thoughts on potential training needs based on the company profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

TASK 2: Design a Mini Training Program (20%) Use ADDIE Model

Instructions:

1. Based on your Company Brief Report, identify a specific skill or knowledge area that requires training
2. Conduct a brief needs analysis to justify the need for this training
3. Design a 3-hour training session that addresses the identified need
4. Develop an integrated evaluation plan for your training program

Deliverables:

1. Needs Analysis Report (2-3 pages)
• Justification for the chosen training topic
• Summary of the needs analysis process
• Identified gaps in skills or knowledge
2. Training Program Design Document (5-10 pages)
• Learning objectives
• Detailed session outline using training design process (e.g., description of training methods and activities)
• Timeline for the 3-hour session
• List of required resources and materials
3. Evaluation Plan (2-3 pages)
• Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation framework application
• Specific metrics to assess the training program’s success
• Data collection methods and tools (e.g., surveys, assessments, observation checklists)
• Timeline for evaluation activities (before, during, and after training)

Key Considerations:

• Ensure alignment between learning objectives, training content, and evaluation metrics
• Explain how emerging trends influence your training design and evaluation approach

 

TASK 3: Group Project Presentation (10%)

Instructions:

Prepare and deliver a presentation summarizing your project work, including:

1. Overview of the company and its training needs
2. Key elements of your training program design
3. Evaluation plan highlights
4. Reflection on the project process and learning outcomes

Deliverable:

• 15-minute presentation (with 5 minutes for Q&A)
• Presentation slides or other visual aids

Submission Guidelines:

• All written components should be in 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
• Include a cover page with your name, student ID, and project title.
• Submit all documents as a single PDF file for Task 1 and Task 2
• Submit presentation slides as a separate file for Task 3.

Grading Criteria:

• Task 1: Quality and relevance of Company Brief Report (5%)
• Task 2: Thoroughness of needs analysis, effectiveness of training design, comprehensiveness of evaluation plan, and integration of emerging trends (20%)
• Task 3: Clarity, organization, and delivery of the presentation, as well as the ability to answer questions (10%)