Training and Development
Description: Knowledge of employee development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering training, organizational development, and career development initiatives.
Learning Topics:
- Training Needs Analysis
- Training Development, Design, and Implementation
- Contracting and Procurement
- Data Analysis
- Research in Human Resources
- Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- Career Counseling Best Practices
- Developing Individual Development Plans
Sample Job Duties:
- Apply training and development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering organizational and career development initiatives.
- Research available resources to address training and development needs/requirements.
- Develop, procure, and/or deliver organizational training.
- Advise stakeholders on career development opportunities.
- Conduct a cost-benefit analysis and makes a business case to determine and justify training expenditures.
- Align training investments to strategic goals of the organization.
- Conduct training needs assessments.
- Advise stakeholders during the preparation and execution of Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Develop and manage competitive and other formal training programs.
- Record, track, and report on training and development related metrics.
- Evaluate training to determine effectiveness and return on investment.
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Technical Competencies
Adult Learning: Knowledge of how adults acquire and use knowledge, skills, attitudes; Understands individual differences in learning.
Employee Development: Knowledge of employee development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering training, organizational development, and career development initiatives.
Instructional Design: Knowledge of current and innovative adult learning and instructional design principles and techniques to create effective learning activities.
Learning Evaluation: Knowledge of methods used to assess the outcomes of a learning program to determine its effectiveness in meeting the needs of the individual and goals of the organization.
Learning Technology: Knowledge of new and emerging learning technologies and their applications to a specific learning opportunity or challenge.
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Training and Developmental Opportunities at the OSW Level
DCPAS COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
DOW Mentoring and Coaching Community of Practice
DEFENSE CIVILIAN EMERGING LEADER PROGRAM (DCELP)
Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program
DEFENSE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ADVISORY SERVICE (DCPAS)
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Training and Educational Opportunities
Please Note: Listing these developmental opportunities does not imply DOW endorsement of these trainings or training providers.
COURSERA
Coaching Skills for Managers Specialization Course
HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE (HCI)
Coaching for Engagement & Performance (CEP) Certification
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Human Resources Development (Master of Science)
INTERNATIONAL COACHING FEDERATION (ICF)
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
KIRKPATRICK PARTNERS
Analyst (Silver) Certification
LINKEDIN LEARNING
Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers Course
LinkedIn Learning: Developing Leadership Presence Course
UDEMY
Coaching Managers & Leaders for Continuous Improvement Course
Coaching Skills for Managers Course
Coaching for Growth and Success Course
The Upskilling Imperative Course
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