Training refers to a planned effort by an organization to facilitate employees? learning of job-related competencies. There are several forces that influence training including economic cycles, globalization, the organization?s business strategy, changing demographics, diversity of the workforce, talent management, customer service and quality emphasis, new technology, and high-performance work systems. Training programs often focus on organization entry and socialization of new employees and on improving job competencies for individual and groups of employees. Development refers to formal education, interpersonal relationships, job experiences, and assessments of personalities and abilities that help employees to perform effectively in their current or future job and organization. Topics to be covered in the course include needs assessment, learning theories and program design, transfer of training, and training evaluation, the development planning process, models for career management, career management systems, the roles of employees, managers, and employers in the career management process. Notes: Students who have already taken Training & Development (HRMS 3050) independent study or online course should not enroll in this course. This course was previously BME-213704 The Learning Organization. Prerequisites: Human Resource Management HRMS 3015.