Course Overview
A first line management course for people responsible for staff training; members of human resource departments contemplating a training program, or who are involved with on-the-job training will be particularly interested. Develops a solid grounding in current training methodology, techniques and aids. Topics include learning theory, determining training needs, writing objectives, designing training programs using outside resources and evaluation.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$531.54 - $571.95 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Describe methods for conducting training needs assessments.
- Explain the principles of adult learning.
- Formulate objectives for a training session.
- Select appropriate instructional methods.
- Design a training session.
- Use audiovisual supports.
- Deliver a training session.
- Provide feedback to peers.
- Learn to accept feedback from peers.
- Describe techniques for managing group interactions.
- Describe strategies for creating an inclusive training environment.
- Describe processes for assessing training sessions.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Training and Development (HRMG 3505) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of HRMG 3505 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 59501
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 59501
- $531.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kathy Nolan
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Status
CRN 21160
Dates
Apr 21 - Jul 11 Loading
- CRN 21160
- $531.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21 - Jul 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Iren Heder
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- "This is an asynchronous online course with an in-person final exam. All coursework is done online except for the final exam which will be held on campus at the BCIT Burnaby Test Centre on Saturday, July 11th, 2026. Note: The Test Centre charges a fee of $52.00 plus GST per student for administering the exam" Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade.
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Status
Fall 2026
Below are three offerings of HRMG 3505 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 37241
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 37241
- $542.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kathy Nolan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
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Status
CRN 46433
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 46433
- $542.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Pierce Dunne
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
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Status
CRN 30795
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 30795
- $571.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 381 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Alex Yallouz
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course online.
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Status
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