This document outlines a course on training techniques and practices for a BBA program. The course covers topics such as strategic training, training needs assessment, learning theories, transfer of training, training evaluation methods, traditional and technology-based training methods, employee development, and train-the-trainer techniques. It will be taught over 15 weeks, with readings from the suggested textbook and includes assignments, quizzes, two midterms, and a final project. The goal is to familiarize students with the training and development function and provide a framework for designing, implementing, and assessing training programs.

1. Sukkur IBA University
TRAINING TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES (HRM-412) -
BBA-VII
Course Outline FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Course Identification and General Information
Program and Class:BBA-VII Semester:Fall 2020
Credit Hours: 03 Instructor: Dr Khalil A Channa
Email: khalilchanna@iba-suk.edu.pk
Office Location: Room 207 Block-III
Pre-requisite Course: POM,HRM Counseling Hours:
Mode ofinstruction (mark all that apply)
Comments: This course is taught as a part of regular and full time undergraduate program in
BBA and MBA
2. Course Description:
Training and development in organizations is usually defined as a set of planned activities directed at
enhancing the learning of job-related knowledge, skills and attitudes by members or employees of the
organization. Almost invariably, the goal is to improve the employees’ performance in order to
enhance the overall effectiveness of the organization and/or to increase the likelihood that
organizational goals will be achieved. This course will familiarize students with the training and
development function, with practical approach.
Topics to be covered in this course include training needs assessment, the development of specific
training objectives, training design and delivery, relevant theories, and the development and
implementation of criteria and procedures for evaluation of training i.e. transfer of training. Thus the
course provides a general framework for examining and revising existing training programs and for
establishing new, viable training programs. In addition, special training topics will be explored based
on the students' interests.
Session / Week wise Details
Week Topics
Assignments/
Quizzes
Suggested
Readings
01 Introduction - the course and the contents
S.No: Mode of Instruction Percentage?
1 2 Mid terms 40
Final 40
2 Assignments 10
3 Activity based Project 10

2. Part 1: The Context for Training and
Development
Introduction to Training & Development (T & D)
 Training Vs. Development - Concept
 Link between various functions of HRM
 Importance & Objectives of T & D
 Designing Effective Training
 Forces that influence working and learning
 Various Training Practices
Chapter 1
02
Strategic Training
 The evolution of training role
 Creating strong link between the business
strategy and the training initiatives
 The strategic training & development process
 Organizational characteristics that influence
training
 Training needs in different strategies
 Models of establishing/ organizing the training
department
 Marketing the training function and its
outsourcing
Chapter 2
Part 2: Designing Training
03
Training Needs Assessment (TNA)
 TNA Concept - A prerequisite for effective
transfer of training
 Participants/ Stakeholders of TNA
 Methods / Approaches of conducting TNA
 TNA process
 Competency Modeling
Chapter 3
04
Learning: Theories and Program Design
 Positive Learning Environment and Training
Effectiveness
 Learning Theories
 Learning Process
 Considerations in Designing Effective
Training Programs
Chapter 4
05
Transfer of Training
 Introduction and Importance of Transfer
 Training design
 A model of the transfer process
 Transfer of Training Theories
 Work environment characteristics that
influence transfer
 Organizational Environments That Encourage
Transfer of Training
Chapter 5

3. Week 6 - Mid Term 1
07
Training Evaluation
 Reasons for evaluating training
 Overview of evaluation process
 Outcomes used in evaluation of training
programs
 Determining whether outcomes areappropriate
 Evaluation Practices and Designs
 Determining Return on Investment (ROTI)
Quiz Chapter 6
Part 3: Training and Development Methods
08 &
09
Traditional Training methods
 Introduction to Traditional Methods –Physical
Interaction/ Face to Face
 Presentation methods
 Hands on methods
 Group based methods
 Choosing appropriate method for effective
transfer
Demonstration Chapter 7
10 &
11
 Concepts of E-Learning, Distant Learning and
Others with Examples
 Case Studies and Experiential Learning
Chapter 8,
Articles &
Readings
Week 12 - Mid Term 2
13
Employee Development
 Approaches to employee development
 The Development Planning Process
 Organizational Initiatives for providing
development opportunities
Quiz and
Assignment
Chapter 9
14 Train The Trainer Techniques and Course Recap
15 & 6 Project Presentations