Diploma in Training Management

Introduction

The importance of a competent workforce has gained wide recognition not only at the organisational level but also at the level of the larger economy, as reflected in the setting up of human resources development funds by governments in various countries.

The term training and development has now been replaced with learning and development to reflect the current business context.

To manage and meet their talent requirements, organisations looks for reliable and competent professionals. One of the ways in which organisations assess the competence of their learning development specialist is through certification by internationally recognised bodies.

The Diploma in Management (Training and Development) is an internationally recognised certification that is given by Institute of Administrative Management, UK. The IAM, established in 1915, has stood for promoting excellence in management. SMR is IAM's authorised training provider for DTM in Malaysia

Accreditation Objective

The DTM certifies that an accredited trainer is able to manage the training function at strategic, administrative, and operational levels.

Who Should Get Accreditation?

The DTM is intended for trainers and those responsible for managing the training function in organisations.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement to be met by applicants are as given:

• 5 years' experience in the training function
• Graduates/Post Graduates from a recognised university or equivalent
• Certificate in Training Practice from CIPD (or other qualification acceptable to IAM)
• (For more details on entry requirement, contact us)

Methods of Assessment

• Continuous assessment during modules
• 3 hour examination
• Work based project

Duration

Classes are held for 10 days; two days each month,spread over a period of 5 months.

The programme is non-residential.

Course Outline

The programme is divided into six modules, a brief outline of which is given below:

• Module 1: Strategic Role of Learning & Development (L&D)
  - Current Trends
  - Linking learning to organisational strategy
  - The Learning & Development Scorecard
• Module 2: Organisation of The Learning & Development function
  - Current Trends
  - Creating appropriate channels for learning
  - Structuring the learning process
• Module 3: Talent Management
  - Strategic skills for developing talent
  - The Talent Development cycle
  - High potential programmes
  - Competency initiatives
  - Leadership pipelines
• Module 4: HRD Strategies
  - Career pathing
  - Succession planning
• Module 5: Technology in Learning
  - Online learning
  - E-Learning
  - Role of learning specialists