Understanding the Difference Between a Learning Plan and a Training Plan
I am doing a school project on Training Needs Analysis & Learning Plan. I kind of mixed up the learning plan & training plan. What is the difference between both? Please advise. Thanks!
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bel.tp
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I am doing a school project on Training Needs Analysis & Learning Plan. I kind of mixed up the learning plan & training plan. What is the difference between both? Please advise. Thanks!
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bel.tp
From Singapore, Singapore
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There is plenty of information already posted here by other members on TNA's and Learning Plans. Please use the search box at the top of every page to get the information you need. You can also refer to the Similar Topics sidebar on the right-hand side of this page.
Simply put, the Training Plan is the overall plan of what is needed and what you want to accomplish with the training. The Learning Plan is the detailed plan of each course, i.e., what material you will teach, the methodologies (e.g., lecture, group discussion, game, etc.), the resources you will need (whiteboard, butcher's paper, pens, pencils, computers, etc.), timings, etc.
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706Simply put, the Training Plan is the overall plan of what is needed and what you want to accomplish with the training. The Learning Plan is the detailed plan of each course, i.e., what material you will teach, the methodologies (e.g., lecture, group discussion, game, etc.), the resources you will need (whiteboard, butcher's paper, pens, pencils, computers, etc.), timings, etc.
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Just think about who does the training and who does the learning; then you will find your answer. Also, kindly click on the links in the sidebar on the right and read the discussions; then post a message to indicate what you think are the differences. We will correct any misconceptions that you may have.
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Thank you, John & Simhan! As my project is via project-based learning, I have to go through books and Google for my own answers. There is too much information. For example, is a learning plan part of the training process? If not, should it be before or after? I will try to search for answers via the previous posts. Thanks again.
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bel.tp
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Yes, the learning plan is part of the training process. It comes after the first step, which is your training needs analysis (TNA), i.e., working out what skills the staff are lacking and then preparing a plan for training. Once you have established what the training needs are, the trainer puts together the learning plans for each training module.
This is a very simplistic outline of the process. A TNA might establish a plan that provides for training over a period of 12 months, for example. Budget considerations have to be taken into account, along with the fact that staff may not be able to be spared for long periods of time to attend training. You would also need to establish if the training will be in-house or contracted out to an external training organization. In that case, they would provide the learning plans, but these should be devised in consultation with your company so you get the desired outcomes.
Hope that helps.
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This is a very simplistic outline of the process. A TNA might establish a plan that provides for training over a period of 12 months, for example. Budget considerations have to be taken into account, along with the fact that staff may not be able to be spared for long periods of time to attend training. You would also need to establish if the training will be in-house or contracted out to an external training organization. In that case, they would provide the learning plans, but these should be devised in consultation with your company so you get the desired outcomes.
Hope that helps.
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In simple words, you can say that Training Needs Analysis means identifying which training is required for students for particular skill development. A Learning Plan means how you will teach them to learn that skill.
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Nainesh
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The Difference Between Learning and Training
There is a big difference between learning and training. I can think of a couple of them right now.
First of all, learning is a lifelong process and is not specific to a task, issue, or function. It involves the holistic development of an individual.
On the other hand, training is imparted to an individual to increase their productivity within a short-term horizon and tangible results.
Secondly, learning is not restricted to a single medium or instructor. Training, on the other hand, needs to be imparted considering the best response time, i.e., visual, auditory, or on-the-job situations.
Finally, learning is driven by one's self-motivation to combine their skills and knowledge to progress from a beginner to an expert. Whereas training is a hygiene factor that motivates people to perform their tasks and move up the value chain.
In HR, nothing is as simple or as complicated as it seems since our job is to deal with the most complex organism: a human being.
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There is a big difference between learning and training. I can think of a couple of them right now.
First of all, learning is a lifelong process and is not specific to a task, issue, or function. It involves the holistic development of an individual.
On the other hand, training is imparted to an individual to increase their productivity within a short-term horizon and tangible results.
Secondly, learning is not restricted to a single medium or instructor. Training, on the other hand, needs to be imparted considering the best response time, i.e., visual, auditory, or on-the-job situations.
Finally, learning is driven by one's self-motivation to combine their skills and knowledge to progress from a beginner to an expert. Whereas training is a hygiene factor that motivates people to perform their tasks and move up the value chain.
In HR, nothing is as simple or as complicated as it seems since our job is to deal with the most complex organism: a human being.
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Training: Training is the conscious and planned process of transferring knowledge, skills, and attitudes to others.
Learning: Learning is the processing and assimilation of what we hear, see, or experience that alters or improves our knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
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Learning: Learning is the processing and assimilation of what we hear, see, or experience that alters or improves our knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
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