Course in Human Resource Development and the Importance of Upskilling Existing Employees

Human Resource Development and the Importance of Upskilling Existing Employees course, offered by Geneva Institute of Business Administration, is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with advanced strategies for enhancing workforce capabilities. In today’s dynamic organizational environment, developing existing employees is not merely a supportive function, but a critical factor in achieving sustainable performance and institutional resilience. This course explores the principles of human capital investment, skill enhancement, performance support, and learning culture, all aimed at aligning individual growth with organizational goals.

Target Audience

• Human Resource Managers and administrative development professionals seeking to strengthen in-house development programs.

• Training and career development officers responsible for designing learning initiatives.

• Department heads and team leaders aiming to improve team effectiveness through skill-building.

• Junior HR professionals looking to establish a solid foundation in employee development.

• Organizational development consultants and workforce planners interested in future competencies.

• Middle managers charged with nurturing talent and supporting professional growth within their teams.

Objectives

• Understand the strategic significance of human resource development in organizational success.

• Learn modern approaches to identifying and analyzing training and development needs.

• Gain the ability to design targeted development plans aligned with corporate objectives.

• Develop skills to monitor employee progress and deliver effective performance feedback.

• Explore methods to retain key talent through ongoing learning opportunities.

• Link employee development initiatives to measurable institutional performance indicators.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Human Resource Development

  • Definition and strategic value of HR development

  • Differences between HR management and HR development

  • Role of development in fostering a learning-oriented culture

  • Impact of employee development on institutional productivity

• Training Needs Analysis

  • Techniques for identifying skills and knowledge gaps

  • Sources of data for assessing training needs

  • Prioritizing development goals within the organization

  • Designing initial diagnostic and assessment tools

• Designing Development Plans

  • Steps for creating individual and organizational development plans

  • Aligning personal growth paths with business strategies

  • Tools for monitoring and adjusting development plans

  • Keeping development efforts relevant and dynamic

• Performance Appraisal and Development

  • Performance indicators that drive growth decisions

  • Modern performance evaluation systems

  • Using appraisal results to identify improvement opportunities

  • Constructive feedback methods for employee development

• Internal Development and In-House Training

  • Benefits of internal training versus external programs

  • Creating impactful internal learning modules

  • Leveraging internal experts for knowledge transfer

  • Integrating training into daily operational environments

• Leadership Support in Development

  • The leader’s role in cultivating development culture

  • Acting as a coach and mentor for team members

  • Supporting staff through learning and change processes

  • Encouraging self-development among employees

• Motivating Employees through Development

  • Connection between development opportunities and motivation

  • Designing reward systems tied to learning achievements

  • Building a sense of value and belonging through growth

  • Engaging employees in organizational development planning

• Talent Retention through Continuous Learning

  • Addressing causes of employee attrition with development tools

  • Strategies to retain high-performing employees

  • Creating attractive work environments through professional growth

  • Promoting organizational loyalty through learning pathways

• Measuring ROI of Training and Development

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of development programs

  • Metrics for financial and non-financial returns on training

  • Using analytics to enhance development strategy

  • Building reports that reflect impact on overall performance

• Future Trends in HR Development

  • Digital transformation and future skill requirements

  • Adaptive learning and artificial intelligence in training

  • Smart self-development and online learning platforms

  • Preparing for future shifts in the labor market