Introduction
This program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, focuses on enabling organizations to transform training from a routine activity into a strategic performance driver.
In a rapidly evolving business environment, sustained performance depends on continuously equipping individuals and teams with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviors. Training is no longer optional—it is a critical lever that can be directly linked to achieving organizational goals, improving productivity, and driving competitive advantage.
This highly engaging program explores how Learning & Development (L&D) can be aligned with business strategy, ensuring that every training initiative contributes measurable value. Participants will learn how to design focused training strategies, influence stakeholders through results, and demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) of training interventions.
Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the strategic role of training within an organization
- Transition from traditional training approaches to organizational development
- Align training initiatives with organizational goals and objectives
- Conduct effective Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Develop comprehensive and focused training strategies
- Identify and implement appropriate learning solutions
- Evaluate training effectiveness and impact
- Demonstrate the added value and ROI of training programs
Target Audience
- Training Managers and Learning & Development Professionals
- Training Coordinators and Senior Training Administrators
- Instructional Designers and Training Developers
- HR Managers and HR Professionals involved in training
- Line Managers responsible for team development
- Professionals seeking to transition into training management roles
Outlines
Day 1: Business Strategy and the Role of Training
- Introduction to training, learning, and development
- The importance of training in modern organizations
- How organizations develop business strategies
- Aligning training strategies with business objectives
- The role of training in supporting organizational performance
- Defining the training function
- Stakeholder engagement: champions and sponsors
Day 2: Developing Focused Training Solutions
- The systematic training cycle
- Defining learning and performance objectives
- Understanding personality and learning styles
- Exploring learning methods (classroom, e-learning, blended learning)
- Training design principles
- Selecting trainers and delivery methods
- Prioritizing training needs
- Validation and evaluation techniques
Day 3: Building the Training Strategy
- Research and analysis for TNA
- Conducting Training Needs Analysis
- Identifying internal clients and stakeholders
- Developing a structured training strategy
- Presenting training strategies effectively
- Linking training to organizational change
- Workshop: designing training for cultural transformation
Day 4: Demonstrating the Value of Training
- Internal vs. external training providers
- Building strategic partnerships with training suppliers
- Pilot programs and validation processes
- Measuring ROI of training programs
- Evaluation models and methodologies
- Quality control in training delivery
- Assessments and performance measurement tools
Day 5: Implementing and Managing Training Strategy
- Developing comprehensive training plans
- Budgeting and cost management
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in training
- Monitoring and reporting training performance
- Practical case studies and application
- Peer collaboration and idea development
- Action planning and implementation roadmap
- Personal development planning and key takeaways
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is a popular destination amongst travelers from all around the world. Once just a little fishing village, Amsterdam is now a major international city after having become an important port during the 1600s. Throughout its history, the city has had many famous residents, including artists, philosophers and other historical figures. There is much to discover along Amsterdam's quaint streets and picturesque canals. So much so that a flight to Amsterdam comes with a guarantee of cultural and historical attractions that will provide memories to last a lifetime. Amsterdam is a hotbed of culture for travelers of all ages and tastes.
Things to do and places to visit in Amsterdam
From the moment passengers step off their flight to Amsterdam, they will find it a friendly city with a lively atmosphere. Its flat geography means that it is perfect for exploring by bicycle. If you're feeling less active, it the city is also well-served by public transport. The so-called Venice of the North has something for every visitor. Culture vultures have museums, galleries and theaters to see, Families can visit the zoo or the Science Center NEMO.
When visiting Amsterdam, be sure to:
- See the picture-perfect and colorful houses of the Grachtengordel district.
- See the iconic works of one of Holland's most famous artists at the Van Gogh Museum.
- Visit the house where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis.
- Browse through the extensive collection of fantastic art in the Rijksmusem.
- Wander through the blaze of colors that is the Singel Flower Market.
- See the city at a leisurely pace on a canal cruise.
- Marvel at one of the city's many historic churches.
- Learn about life aboard a ship at the National Maritime Museum.
- Discover the Begijnhof's well-preserved medieval architecture.
- See animals of all kinds, as well as the butterfly pavilion and aquarium, at the Artis Zoo.