We believe that people learn in different ways and therefore the best learning
programme designs utilise a mix of learning methods. For this reason we have developed
the following learning methods to provide our clients with maximum choice. Consequently
we believe The HRD Group occupies a unique position within the UK 's training
establishment.
All our training courses are underpinned by the
HRD Online training and HR Management system - using push
learning technology - to offer our clients a blended learning
capability.
Use of this system allows course participants
to acquire knowledge in accordance with their needs, and at a time and pace of
their choosing prior to workshop attendance - and subsequently to contextualise
and consolidate the workshop experience. This learning method enables classroom
based learning to be more effective and to progress at a faster rate. It also
enables the tutor and peer group to be much more focussed on behaviours, attitudes,
perceptions and skills development - workshops must achieve change!
HRD
Online has over 400 Business, Management and Personal Skills
online training courses. Each course contains underpinning
knowledge, attached internet pages for optional research,
exercises/studies, a content quiz for knowledge checking and
a notepad, i.e. a spread of learning methods. Course selection
can be achieved via customisable competencies using 360, self
and assessor feedback. Online training results and Continuous
Professional Development records are all produced. All learning
activity and training results are visible to authorised personnel.
HRD Online training is institutionally approved.
For blended learning support workshops
are delivered by our partners - click
here
Offers
skills training in a risk free environment. Using experiential learning methods
enables participants to confidently experiment with new approaches, test new found
knowledge, and develop new skills and attitudes.
As people learn best by
doing so we use experiential learning methods to help participants review their
performance in realistic situations but ones where errors or mistakes can be made
in a way that does not have serious consequences or cause damage to themselves
or their organisation.
BUSINESS SIMULATION The
HRD Group is a license holder of the well respected April Executive computerised
business simulation. This system developed around the Western European automobile
industry further enriches our learning methods.
Participants learn by thinking
through business opportunities, and threats, and take decisions on model specifications,
research and development projects, pricing and promotion, level of production
etc. To be successful teams will need to reflect on the consequences of their
decisions - this leads to an understanding of how individual decisions impact
on other aspects in business and how to diagnose problems, develop coping strategies,
and be both proactive and reactive, etc.
KNOWLEDGE TESTS
The
significant advantage of conducting knowledge tests is that
the individual is not reliant upon their own or third parties
subjective view. The advantage of HRD Online training knowledge
tests is that each question is linked to learning material
and consequently a link to that learning material is emailed
to the participant for each question they failed to answer
correctly.
The TestEd portfolio using push learning on the HRD
Online training system to provide an approach that must be
the most economically avaible use of quality training resources
- anywhere!!!
Where knowledge
tests are a compulsory element of regulatory bodies, with successful completion
is a prerequisite to certification, then the HRD Online training system has a
portfolio of structured, email driven and blended eprogrammes.
WORKSHOP Learning
methods are not complete without having the human dynamic
present. Workshops are provided by our partners and range
from half day modules, delivered in-house, to five day intensive
sessions, with a residential option. All workshops are customised
in terms of learning objectives, content, and delivery style.
We however do not subscribe to talk and chalk but an experiential
experience wherever possible - so for all workshops we place
emphasis on situation analysis so that theory can be successfully
applied within the organisation. To achieve this we adopt
a facilitator style to encourage full and active participation
- in this way momentum and user motivation is maintained and
desire for change cultivated.
WORK BASED ASSIGNMENTS
Regardless of what learning methods are selected
the true test is can the candidate utilise that learning to
the benefit of their organisation? To meet this challenge
we encourage clients to incorporate within any blended online
training programme a work based assignment.
Work based assignments are supported by a customisable
Assessment portfolio on the HRD Online training system.
Terms of Reference can be developed with particular bias
towards a current organisational mission or selected from
our library of Level 2, 3, 4 and 5 assignments. These work
based assignments are fully accredited by the Institute of
Leadership & Management.
Using
push learning. the HRD Online
training management & elearning system provides flexible
& customisable HRD solutions
- with Institutional accreditation and optional blended
learning methods and distant learning support
HRD Online training promotes an active learning culture
HRD
Online has over 400 Business, Management and Personal Skills
online training courses. Each course contains underpinning
knowledge, attached internet pages for optional research,
exercises/studies, a content quiz for knowledge checking and
a notepad, i.e. a spread of learning methods. Course selection
can be achieved via customisable competencies using 360, self
and assessor feedback. Online training results and Continuous
Professional Development records are all produced. All learning
activity and training results are visible to authorised personnel.
HRD Online training is institutionally approved. 
Offers
skills training in a risk free environment. Using experiential learning methods
enables participants to confidently experiment with new approaches, test new found
knowledge, and develop new skills and attitudes. 
The
HRD Group is a license holder of the well respected April Executive computerised
business simulation. This system developed around the Western European automobile
industry further enriches our learning methods.
The
significant advantage of conducting knowledge tests is that
the individual is not reliant upon their own or third parties
subjective view. The advantage of HRD Online training knowledge
tests is that each question is linked to learning material
and consequently a link to that learning material is emailed
to the participant for each question they failed to answer
correctly. 
Learning
methods are not complete without having the human dynamic
present. Workshops are provided by our partners and range
from half day modules, delivered in-house, to five day intensive
sessions, with a residential option. All workshops are customised
in terms of learning objectives, content, and delivery style.
