Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
OLS 37500 - Training Methods
Credits and Contact Hours:
3 credit hours, 3 contact
hours
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Jim Johnson
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title: Employee Training and Development, 5th ed., 2010 Author: Noe
Introduction to the Course:
a. Catalog Description
Principles, practices, and variations of basic methods of instruction as related to training
situations found in the work world. Emphasis on the supervisor as a trainer.
b. Prerequisites: OLS 25200
c. Required Course
Specific Goals to the Course:
a. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Describe the role of training and development in contemporary organizations (i, j)

Describe the components of training and development, with a focus on individual
development (c, g)

Explain how training and development is practiced in an organizational context (f, g, k)
b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET Criterion c, f, g, i, j, k
.
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Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
□ Lecture
□ Laboratory
x Online
□ Discussion groups
□ Projects
□ Other (explain)
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
x Quizzes
x Exams
□ Homework
x Papers
□ Lab Reports
□ Class participation
x How final grade is determined – quizzes ( 25 pts. Per week), discussion board posts (10
pts.), midterm (25 pts.) and final exam (50 pts.), course contract (2 pts.), Blackboard/Vista
overview quiz (2 pts.)
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
Chapter 1 Introduction to Employee Training and Development
Chapter 2 Strategic Training
Chapter 3 Needs Assessment
Chapter 4 Learning: Theories and Program Design
Chapter 5 Transfer of Training
Chapter 6 Training Evaluation
Chapter 7 Traditional Training Methods
Chapter 8 E-learning and Use of Technology in Training
Chapter 9 Employee Development
Chapter 10 Special Issues in Training and Employee Development
Chapter 11 Careers and Career Management
Chapter 12 Special Challenges in Career Management
Chapter 13 The Future of Training and Development
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