Sheridan Course Outlines

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2021
Prerequisites: HRMT70006
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: HRMT31944
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: HRMT70006 or another postsecondary level HR fundamentals course.

Program(s): Human Resource - Certified Hum, Human Resource -Certified Hum, Human Resource Management
Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210118_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students explore the role of training and development in human resource management. In this course, students learn to assess staff training needs, design and administer staff training and development programs, as well as evaluate the effectiveness of such programs. Prerequisite(s): HRMT70006 Human Resource Administration.

Program Context

Human Resource - Certified Hum	Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
This is a compulsory course in the Human Resources Management Certificate program, offered through the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies. HRPA has approved this course as equivalent to the Training & Development requirement in the CHRM program.As per Standard Course Outline.
Human Resource -Certified Hum	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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Human Resource Management	Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to develop a training program at an appropriate training level for a given audience, following the steps in the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Model of training and development.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Discuss the environmental and organizational context of training and development and how it impacts the Human Resource function.
Outline the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) model of training and development.
Describe organizational learning and knowledge management practices and how they impact training design.
Incorporate learning and motivation theories as well as adult learning principles in the design of a training program.
Use the needs analysis process (organization, task, person) to analyze performance problems in organizations, determine solutions to performance problems, and identify how to proceed if training is to be part of the solution.
Develop a training program that includes the following training design factors: learning objectives, training content, training methods, active practice and the conditions of practice.
Compare the effectiveness of on-the-job, off-the-job and technology-based training methods for the delivery of training.
Create a detailed lesson plan for a training program that outlines the sequence of activities that will take place and how the training program will be implemented.
Identify strategies for facilitating the transfer of training (before, during and after training) and increasing the likelihood that trainees will use the new skills in the workplace.
Design a training evaluation tool that measures the effectiveness of a training course.
Calculate the total cost and the cost-benefit analysis of training programs using net benefit analysis and return on investment.
Describe the different types of training programs provided by organizations in order to improve individual performance and organizational effectiveness.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Graded Discussions (4@2.5%)	10.0%
	Online Assignments (4@5%)	20.0%
	Collaborative Group Work Project-Design training manual & lesson plan	20.0%
	Online Mid-Term Exam	25.0%
	Online Final Exam	25.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

PLEASE NOTE: 
1.	Students are responsible for ensuring they are aware of test 
        dates and times, as well as due dates and special        
        instructions for submitting assignments and projects    
        supplied to the class by the instructor.
2.	Students must write all tests at the specified times.  
        Missed tests, assignments/projects, will receive a grade of 
        "zero" unless arrangements are made in advance with the    
        instructor's approval.  Please refer to Sheridan's 
        Policies and Procedures on the school website for     
        information on how to request consideration under   
        exceptional circumstances.
3.	For students registered in the online course delivery 
        format, all exams will be completed online.
4.	The penalty for late submission of assignments is a 
        reduction of 10% per day for up to five business days  
        (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), after which a  
        grade of "zero" will be assigned.

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Case Studies (2@2.5%)	5.0%
	Group Work Project - Design Training manual to be delivered in a training session to the class	25.0%
	Mid Term Exam	35.0%
	Final Exam	35.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

PLEASE NOTE: 
1.	Students are responsible for ensuring they are aware of test 
        dates and times, as well as due dates and special        
        instructions for submitting assignments and projects    
        supplied to the class by the instructor.
2.	Students must write all tests at the specified times.  
        Missed tests, assignments/projects, will receive a grade of 
        "zero" unless arrangements are made in advance with the    
        instructor's approval.  Please refer to Sheridan's 
        Policies and Procedures on the school website for     
        information on how to request consideration under   
        exceptional circumstances.
3.	For students registered in the online course delivery 
        format, all exams will be completed online.
4.	The penalty for late submission of assignments is a 
        reduction of 10% per day for up to five business days  
        (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), after which a  
        grade of "zero" will be assigned.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam
Notes:

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Instruction Mode	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	In-Class	Multiple Professors	IN-CLASS TOPICAL (14 Week course): Business - Human Resources Management Continuing Education Students
	In-Class	N/A	IN-CLASS TOPICAL (7 Week course): Business - Human Resources Management Continuing Education Students
	Online	N/A	Business - Human Resources Management Continuing Education Students (Online Section)

Sheridan Policies

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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