Assignment 1: Design the Training Plan; Use ADDIE Model

Using the ADDIE model, design a training plan based on the findings and training outcomes revealed in your TNA. The training plan should include the following, at a minimum:

Analysis

The Analysis section is a summary of your TNA ( assignments 1 and 2).
Include a paragraph describing the organization and training issue.

Discuss organizational and training goals and objectives, the target group, and the KSAs that should be expected of learners, which the training will address.

Design

Determine program format, length of training, and method of delivery.

What will be the costs, and what resources will be needed from the organization? A training plan budget is important because an organization needs to anticipate, plan and pay for the training costs. In the section, you will develop a spending plan that breaks down the costs of your proposed training plan. Consider the following cost categories for your budget table and report: Direct Costs, Indirect Costs, Preparation Costs,

Developmental Costs, Participant compensation, Evaluation costs, Total Training Costs.Your budget will have two components, a formal report and a budget table.

Prepare a table with a proposal for your training.

Prepare a written budget report Describe in detail each the costs associated for your organization training needs as it applies to your training plan. Explain all of the costs included in your budget table.

Development

Describe what will be included in the program materials and activities. Consider communication tools, modules, learning aids, and assessment/evaluation tools.

Implementation

Give specifics on how you will implement and deliver training. Include any "train-the-trainer" pilots and plans for training.

Evaluation

In this section, you will develop a post-training evaluation plan. Evaluation is necessary for determining the overall effectiveness of a training program. Your evaluation plan should aim to measure learner performance. Evaluation will describe the success of the training program and lead to a plan for continuous improvement. You plan should include both a written report and the evaluation tool you would use for assessment.

Prepare an evaluation report Describe in detail how you will evaluate this training in terms of effectiveness. Explain how training will be assessed and evaluated. Describe the purpose of the evaluation tool. Address how overall training will be evaluated. List short- and long-term methods that ensure your training plan has translated into desired performance. Explain how it will bridge the organizational gaps identified in the TNA.

Include at least one evaluation tool together with your written evaluation plan. The tool should look professional and ready for your intended audience to complete.

Use APA formal report formatting for your Training Plan. Label each section with the following headings: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Use and cite a minimum of three resources to help you create your training plan. Include a cover page, citations page and in-text citations. Submit everything together as one document.

Assignment 2:

Training Needs Analysis

I will analyze the training needs issue of a mythical company named D and D Books. The company has multiple essential departments and has earned its seat as one of the Mid-west's largest suppliers of books. The management has researched about the benefits of automating many of its operations in order to minimize the workloads assigned to its workers. Creating a websitewould enable customers to quickly secure the services through their company by allowing consumers to: reserve new releases, order family favorites, provide playful entertainment, solicit feedback, and connect with the consumer all from the safety of their home.

The strategy will be implemented by creating an organizational website that will place the marketing and sales of their products online.Consequently, the company has been faced with the need of training several employees on how to design and operate the website and how to train users on traversing through the site's features. The training is meant for the company's employees, web designers and consumers. Trainees will be required to attend training classes, which will be conducted through peer to peerwork groups, seminars, and one-on-one training within the organizations' design. Consumers who are not savvy with online purchasing will be allowed to watch tutorial videos and may chat live with one of their customer representatives (www.hr-survey.com, 2015).
The questionnaire will include the following questions:

Questionnaire

1. When is the best time of day for you to attend training?
Morning, Lunch, Afternoon, Night?

2. Based on your current workload, what days' work best for you to attend training?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday?

3. What areas of technology are you interested in?
Data Mining, Social Networking, Market Strategy, Advertising, or Technical Services?

4. What specific qualities do you possess in respect to the areas mentioned above?

5. Would you be interested in learning a new career field?

6. Which method of instruction works best for you?
One on One, Hands On, Small Group, Lecture, Conference, On-line, or Video?

7. Would you object to having to pay a small fee for outsourced instructors?
Yes or No

8. What factors would limit your ability to register for training?
Cost, Location, Topic, Length, Training Goals?

9. What is your employment status?
Part Time or Full Time?

10. What is your current job position?

Sales, Customer Service, Supervisor, Manager, Executive?

11. Where do you see yourself in five years with respect to this company?

12. What other training do you believe we owe you in order help you be successful in this company?

The questionnaires will be given to every employee upon their selection for employment. Every employee will be required to submit their survey within the one week prior to their first instruction module. It will assist supervisors to better understand their employees' point of view in relation to the training program selected. It will additionally streamline the procedure of gathering employees' data easier which will assist the trainer's prior knowledge on how to structure their period of instruction (www.hr-survey.com, 2015).