Professional Training Manager: Managing the Training Function

Introduction:

Recent international developments have re-emphasized the importance of training in the success of businesses. Training managers now face the challenge of effectively marketing, managing, and delivering measurable results across all aspects of the training function. To meet these demands, training managers must acquire new skills and adapt to the evolving expectations of world-class organizations.

This Professional Training Manager Functions program is specifically designed for those aspiring to achieve measurable results and fully exploit the potential of their training functions. The course will delve into the paradigm shift in international training, equipping participants with the expertise, confidence, and tools essential for transforming any training function into a powerful learning force. Additionally, it will provide invaluable insights into fundamental leadership qualities and six key determinants of future success.

Objectives:

By the end of this skillfully crafted Professional Training Manager: Managing the Training Function, participants should be able to:

• Master vital approaches to managing beyond contemporary training practices.
• Articulate how the role of training is evolving within their organization.
• Rethink and optimize the design of training functions for their firms.
• Manage balanced budgets using today’s TNA software programs.
• Evaluate new applications that aid in financial control and analysis (Weaver & Seiler, 2001).
• Apply advanced approaches to high-cost needs assessments or during challenging times (Martinsuo et al., 2015).
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate training programs and indicate their value (Rummler & Brache, 1995).

Training Methodology:

• Expert-Led Lectures
• Case Study Analysis
• Interactive Workshops
• Group Discussions
• Budgeting and Financial Control Exercises
• Software Application Training (TNA & ROI)
• Role-Playing Scenarios
• Peer Review and Feedback Sessions
• Real-World Problem-Solving Activities
• Guest Lectures from Industry Experts

Course Outline:

Unit 1: The New Shape and Design of Training Functions

• Objectives of modern training functions
• Why change is necessary
• Designing effective training functions
• Calculating staff requirements
• Characteristics of sound training functions
• Aligning training activities with organizational strategy
• The six crucial leadership skills

Unit 2: The Control of Data, Finance, and Figures Needed for Training Efficiency

• Simplifying essential training data
• Basic understanding of unit costs
• Integrated planning from TNA to a cohesive training program
• Using training codes for more effective planning (Weaver & Seiler, 2001)
• Mastery of training budgets (Martinsuo et al., 2015)
• Importance of meticulous budget compilation (Weaver & Seiler, 2001)
• Prioritizing the training function under financial duress (Rummler & Brache, 1995)

Unit 3: Training Evaluation

• Definition and process of added value evaluation
• Improving productivity through evaluation
• Lessons learned from evaluation
• Determining what to evaluate for organizational growth

Unit 4: The New Role – The Internal Consultant/Advisor for Training Managers

• The role of a consultant in training
• Top consultants and their approaches
• Areas where consultancy adds value
• Self-reflection on consultancy skills and behaviors (Rummler & Brache, 1995)
• Building business solutions through consultancy
• Integrating consultancy with TNA and added value results

Unit 5: Techniques That Make a Big Difference

• Marketing the new training function
• Producing essential results for top management
• Maximizing the use of external training providers
• Writing clear learning outcome objectives
• Providing training materials
• Metrics for internal success
• Regularly celebrating training successes
• Keeping up with training innovations
• Accessing helpful resources

Conclusion:

In addition to having a well-structured conference, we also offer functional training workshops, seminars, and dedicated training manager workshops. The successful training manager continuously improves their skills, engages with colleagues, and stays informed about new developments in the field of training. Join us at our function conference for an enriching experience on your journey to becoming a truly successful trainer.