Talent Management and Career Development

About this course

Drawing on material from Harvard Business School professor D. Quinn Mills’ book, Principles of Human Resource Management, this introductory-level course covers the challenges and issues that organizations face in developing and retaining their employees.

Learning Outcomes

Understand and effectively communicate the value of a career development program
Describe the five stages in the career life cycle (Beginning, Developing, Mid-Career, Mastery and Maintenance, Retirement), and the needs an employee has at each stage of the cycle
Outline the tools for career development (training, education, job rotation, transfers, overseas assignments, mentoring, networking, volunteer work, formal career planning)
Understand the issues HR departments face with career management
Evaluate employee skill gaps as part of a training needs analysis
Understand the various types of job training and the strengths and weaknesses of each
Understand the circumstances that call for managerial coaching and apply it effectively
Apply knowledge of leadership styles and management techniques to leadership development

Estimated length: 3 hours
Access Time: 90 days
HRCI credits: 3 (General) | SHRM credits: 2
Delivery: Online
Cost: $79

Professional Development Institute

John P. Gorel, Director, Corporate Relations
570-945-8622

Email: pdi@keystone.edu

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