Introduction

School of Business and Computer Science (SBCS) in collaboration with the University of Leicester is pleased to offer the Diploma in Training & Development.

The Diploma in Training & Development examines the theory & practice of Training and Development and the learning process.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have a good standard of general education at 'A' Level or equivalent  (e.g. High School Graduation) and normally have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.

Subjects 

Students must undertake six modules, they are as follows

• Study Skills & Personal Development

This first module is not assessed and aims to provide guidance on, and opportunities to practice, study skills that will be needed to successfully complete the Diploma course.

• The Learning Process & the Practice of Training & Development

The aims of this Module are to provide a general overview of the training, development and education debate; to make links between training and learning; and to consider how the various stakeholders involved perceive training.

• Management in Organisations

The aims of this Module are to consider the organisation as a context for learning and to examine the theory and practice of management.  The relationship between management and human resource management is also explored.

• Training & Management Policy

This Module explores the extent to which organisations link training to business strategy and how corporate objectives can be achieved through the development and implementation of appropriate training policies.

• Training/Human Resource Management Project

Your own research project based upon current or past work experience .

• Culture & the International Context

This module examines concepts that relate to understanding international context and how culture and globalisation influence training and HRM practices.  It considers how systems of Vocational Education and Training (VET) vary between nations.

Duration

Module 1 is designed to require four weeks' study time;

Modules 2-4 seven weeks;

Module 5 twelve weeks and Module 6 eight weeks.

The duration of the course and the order of the Modules studied for the Diploma courses will vary slightly according to course start dates.

Students commencing their studies in October will submit their final piece of work just over 58 weeks later. Students starting their study in April will submit their last assignment just over 53 weeks from commencement.

Assessment

The coursework requirements are in the form of written assignments and a research-based project. Module 1 is an unassessed portfolio demonstrating study skills and professional development. For Modules 2 to 4 an assignment is required of between 3000 and 5000 words. For Module 5, the Training/HRM Project, the assignment word length is 4000-6000 words and for Module 6, which demands a higher level of reflection and analysis, the word length is also 4000-6000 words.