At the beginning of the module you will attend a four hour session which will introduce the key themes for the module.

However, the majority of your learning will take place through the University's virtual learning environment, Blackboard. This will be augmented by work place experiential learning.

During the face to face sessions and your online, and independent, learning you will engage in a variety of theoretical and practical learning experiences which could include the following;

- Seminars
- Group workshops
- Case study analysis
- Formative assessments
- Directed research
- Work place activities
- Personal reflection

More detailed direction to contemporary literature can be found in the module handbook.

Useful sources include;
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Truelove, S. (2006) Training in Practice CIPD, London
Noe, R. A., (2012) Employee Training and Development 6th edn McGraw-Hill Maidenhead

A training proposal of no more than 2000 words (equivalent) which assesses all learning outcomes and is weighted at 100%

This module introduces the essential theories, principles and concepts which inform personal and organisational growth.

You will be introduced to topics such as;

- initial advice and guidance
- theoretical approaches to training and development
- training needs analysis and evaluation
- setting learning objectives
- validating training requirements