Training and Development is not considered as a form of 'extras', but one of the core functions of organizations who wish to compete in the global marketplace today. The role of training has broadened beyond training program design and meeting competitive challenges. Organizations have become more diverse and cross-cultural than ever before, and with the rapidly changing business environment, development activities including career management are considered a "must do" for organizations to better prepare employees for managerial and leadership positions and to attract, motivate, and retain talented employees at all levels and in all jobs. The ability to compete and survive in today’s increasingly competitive and uncertain environment depends, in large part, on the provision and effectiveness of training and development. This course is designed taking the perspective of human resource professionals focusing on performing needs analysis, applying learning models in designing and implementing programs, and evaluating the costs and benefits of training and development as well as what the future of training looks like in the 21st century. The course also considers career development issues and practices as it relates to employees and managers.