Learning Transfer

Catalog description

Learning transfer is the ability of an organization to promote the individuals transfer of learning back to their job. This course examines the research conducted in this area and how it is applied in practice. As an HRD practitioner it is imperative that the impact of training, the transfer of knowledge, is built in to the design of every program. By focusing on learning transfer, the goal of any program is to ensure that employees in the workplace are applying the newly acquired knowledge in the fulfillment of their job. This course examines the theoretical foundations of knowledge transfer, how to measure and evaluate this transfer, and strategies for increasing the probability this transfer will occur.