Training Development Paper: Each of you will be required to complete a 2-page paper
that is focused on training development. You will pick a topic that you believe to be a
training deficiency in an organization that you are or have been a member. I will not
release any information to any organization, so you can be honest in your evaluations.
The paper will consist of 4 distinct sections.
Needs assessment (Chapter 3) – the process that determines/determined that training
is/was necessary
Learning and Transfer of Training (Chapter 4) – creating the appropriate environment
that will enable the “trainees” to learn, grow, and use the acquired skill/knowledge
Program Design (Chapter 5) – development of a training course and training site – this
should be the most important part of your paper
Training Evaluation (Chapter 6) – evaluation or metric that will determine the
effectiveness of the training and help with any necessary revisions for future training
You will present your analysis in a very concise 2-page paper. Because the paper will
contain a significant amount of information, I suggest that you write a 3-4 page paper
first, then condense it down to at least no more than 2 pages. Your paper will be
uploaded to the Dropbox on Blackboard by Sunday at 11:59 pm on the week due.
Papers will be graded on content, clarity, and grammar. I recommend using Grammarly
(because I will) software or something similar to check your grammar and spelling
before turn-in. I expect a paper that is professional, avoid colloquial writing. This should
be along the lines of a paper you would be submitting to a senior leader in your
organization. Put you name and title of your paper in the HEADER, use a 12 font and 1
inch margins. Late papers will be penalized 20 points per day. All work presented MUST