Short Course in Human Resource Training and Development (SCHRTD)

Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL

Description of Course


The short course in Human Resource Training and Developmentis designed to provide basic knowledge and core competencies in Human Resource Training and Development to create effective trainers or training officers. HRTD aims to introduce the key concepts and theories in HR Training and Development while comparing and contrasting them with the ‘actual’ HR policies and practices as carried out by HR practitioners in local organizations.


Entry Requirements


Entrance is open for anyone over 18 years of age who wants a best start for a successful career in office management. An applicant should have six passes at the G.C.E (O/L) examination or one year work experience. (Applications are also welcome from people who may have been away from formal education for some time, but who have the relevant experience in the field)


Course Content


  • Introduction and Role of Human Resource Training and Development
  • The Role of a Human Resource Trainer
  • Training Needs assessment
  • Formulation of training objectives
  • Training methods and training techniques
  • Competencies of a trainer
  • Preparing a Training budget
  • Preparing a comprehensive training program
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of training
  • Best practices and bad practices of trainers
  • Conducting a training program
  • Project Report


Basic Info

  • : 03 Months
  • : 10,000
  • : pending
  • : Part time
  • : Certificate
  • : N/A
  • : Sinhala / English

Branch Info.

  • :Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
  • : Head Branch
  • :P.O. Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda
  • :+94 11 2 881000

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