Training Course: Learning & Development (L&D) Fundamentals

Introduction

In today’s dynamic and ever-changing business environment, investing in people’s development is no longer a luxury—it has become a strategic necessity.

Learning & Development (L&D) serves as the cornerstone for building organizational capabilities, improving productivity, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

This course provides participants with the fundamental principles of Learning & Development, equipping them with practical tools to design, implement, and evaluate impactful training programs aligned with organizational goals.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts and principles of Learning & Development.
• Explore global trends and best practices in people development.
• Design effective training programs that align with organizational strategies.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify critical skill gaps.
• Apply evaluation models to measure training impact and Return on Investment (ROI).
• Position Learning & Development as a key driver for organizational growth and transformation.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Fundamentals of Learning & Development

• Introduction to L&D and its role in modern organizations.
• From traditional training to organizational development.
• The Training Cycle explained.
• Case studies from real-world practices.

Day 2: Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

• Importance of identifying training needs.
• Tools and methods: surveys, interviews, performance reviews.
• Linking training needs to strategic objectives.
• Workshop: Building a TNA framework.

Day 3: Designing Training Programs

• Principles of curriculum and program design.
• Instructional design models: ADDIE and Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Choosing the right delivery methods: classroom, e-learning, blended.
• Group activity: Design a short training program.

Day 4: Delivering and Managing Training

• Essential skills of effective trainers.
• Managing the training environment and participants.
• Leveraging technology and e-learning platforms.
• Simulation: Delivering a mini training session.

Day 5: Evaluating Training & Measuring ROI

• Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation.
• Calculating ROI in training programs.
• Reporting training results to management.
• Personal action plan: Applying L&D principles in your workplace.

Why Attend This Course: Wins & Losses!

• Gain a solid foundation in Learning & Development fundamentals.
• Learn how to translate training into measurable business outcomes.
• Acquire practical frameworks and tools that can be applied immediately.
• Strengthen your ability to link training with organizational growth.
• Build a professional network with peers and L&D experts.

Conclusion

Developing people is the fastest way to develop organizations.Through this program, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to become an effective change agent and a driver of organizational excellence.

Learning & Development Fundamentals is not just a training course—it is a transformative journey that shows how learning can reshape individuals and organizations alike.