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University of Cape Town: Training and Development Management

Develop the expertise to lead workplace learning initiatives that enable employee and company growth.

Develop the expertise to lead workplace learning initiatives that enable employee and company growth.

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This course is offered by , an edX partner
10 weeks
7–10 hours per week
Starts Oct 5, 2023
Enroll by Sep 29, 2023
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
10 weeks
7–10 hours per week
Starts Oct 5, 2023
Enroll by Sep 29, 2023
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

About this Course

Duration: 10 weeks (excluding orientation)

Amid rapidly changing times, more and more businesses are recognising the importance of investing in staff’s professional development to both improve employee engagement and ensure that the company remains competitive. Consequently, those tasked with managing the up- and re-skilling of personnel play a key part in sustaining business success.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Training and Development Management online short course provides an overview of current trends, techniques and practices in the talent development field. It’s designed to teach you the practical skills you need to identify your workplace’s training needs, plan and implement effective programmes, and support successful adult learning to drive broader organisational change.

With its pointed focus on employee learning and development, this course is ideal for managers, human resource professionals, and training practitioners who want to improve their ability to contribute in their current role. It’s equally suited to those looking to shift career focus and gain up-to-date knowledge to move into a talent development and training function.

Course curriculum

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Learn to assess the effectiveness of training initiatives as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: The pivotal role of training and development in organisations

Module 2: Legislation for training and development in South Africa

Module 3: Analysing training needs

Module 4: Integrating education, training, and development in organisations

Module 5: Theories of learning and training methodologies

Module 6: Designing and developing training programmes

Module 7: Integrating technology and online education

Module 8: Implementing training programmes

Module 9: Supporting organisational renewal through training

Module 10: Evaluating training programmes

About the certificate

Hone your skills in training and development management and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you digitally upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements.

Some facts about the subject

45%

The percentage of organisations that state their training programmes contribute to effective employee retention.

Omnipress (2019).

94%

The proportion of employees who say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development.

LinkedIn (2019).

Why choose GetSmarter?

GetSmarter, an edX partner, delivers career-relevant, fully supported, and expert-led online courses from the world's leading universities and institutions. As an online learning expert with over 15 years' experience, GetSmarter leverages long-standing expertise in market research, data analysis, and business insights to ensure that you gain the skills critical to career growth.