Course details

Overview ?

Introduction

An effective training administrator coordinates the administrative activities of the training function, maintaining and developing information systems to enable the department to operate proactively in employee development and training. This is a key role to help with the management of a complex function and involves several skill areas. This course provides the “How to do it” approach in a logical and practical way.

Practical solutions for everyday use
Techniques to prioritise training requests
Opportunity to practice new techniques in a relaxed environment

Objectives

At the end of the training delegates will be able to:

Use a training schema to plan and execute training in an efficient way
Use a priority system for all training requests
Be able to set up training facilities in a professional way
Be able to specify external training using a competency framework approach
Master training records
Equipped with the essential skills to confidently give expert support in the planning and preparation of training events

Training Methodology

This is a very practical programme, use of case studies, group work and interactive sessions will make the learning experience very relaxed and productive.

Organisational Impact

The significant benefit the organisation will get by supporting this programme is:

Professionally qualified staff
A common approach using the latest methods
Methodologies taught are well documented and will be easy to audit for efficiency
The delegates will be able to prioritise training using a new process and also to cost training by category.
This programme will bring structure and a process to most existing training activities
This course represents a high ROI

Personal Impact

Delegates who attend this program will:

Gain essential overview of how training departments function
Get the very latest innovation and practices that will add value to the training function
Gain confidence by getting thorough understanding of how things work and why things need to be done in a certain way
Improve your competence in this important field.

Who Should Attend?

Training administrators, training coordinators, training managers’ secretaries, training assistants and course secretaries who need to learn more about the position
Individuals who are looking to build their confidence and contribution.

Programme Outline

Day 1 – The Successful Training Administrator

Seminar Introduction and objectives
Defining the role, skills, qualities and attributes which lead to success
Maximising your support through using the right skillset
Training policy and your organisation’s strategy
Understanding key terms in use in training
The use of a process – the training schema
Keeping up to date with training issues

Day 2 – Establishing Training Needs

Identifying training needs – specifically competencies
Training needs analysis for competencies
How competencies are measured
TNA exercise
Other TNA at Corporate, Department, team and individual level
The structure of training plans and how to administer them
Understanding the training cycle and supporting system
Awareness of different learning styles and how to provide for them

Day 3 – Training Records, Evaluation and Information

What needed for performance based training – from TNA to evaluation
Evaluating competency based training
Maintaining records, systems and libraries
Coding training to make your job easier
Maximising your time by linking training to the training schema
Day to day records that need to be kept
End of day review

Day 4 – Organisation and Administration

Managing training resource libraries
Manuals, tutors manuals and visual aids
Understanding copyright with respect to training materials
What you can and can’t do with copying DVD’s
How DVD’s are used in training – demonstration
Setting up for training seminars – how big should the room be?
How to calculate screen size and sound requirements –practical
End of day review

Day 5 – Managing Training Events and Dealing with Suppliers

Identifying unusual training needs and possible solutions
Negotiating the best deal for your needs – promoting training activities
Organising travel and accommodation
Checklists for training rooms
Pre- and post-seminar administration/document design – joining instructions and seminar hand-outs
Training evaluation – internal and external
How to specify training if you use external providers
Formulating a personal action plan
End of day review