Class Training and Development

This curricular unit aims to frame the role and importance of professional training and development within the scope of Human Resources Management; characterize the different training paradigms, and address the contexts of formal and informal training from the perspective of Strategic Management of Human Resources.

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S1: The Role of T&D in Promoting Employability Overview of vocational training in Portugal Public policies and national qualification strategies Challenges and new trends   S2: T&D in Strategic People Management Importance and objectives of vocational training Role of training in organizational strategy Alignment of training with organizational objectives Culture of continuous learning and development Competency management: Concepts and mapping of organizational competencies   S3: The Training Cycle Diagnosis of training needs based on competency analysis and identification of competency gaps. Planning and programming Implementation and knowledge transfer Budgeting Evaluation   S4: Leadership Development in Organizations Concepts of Leadership Development and Leaders Leadership Development Practices Mentoring, coaching and succession programs Trainee Programs

1. Project-Based Learning - Students develop an individual project in two phases: (1) characterization of the organization and mapping of organizational competencies using a competency model; (2) development of a training plan proposal aligned with the identified needs. 2. Case Studies and Recent Scientific Articles - Analysis of real-world training and development situations, using the cases where they will develop the project, combined with the most up-to-date research. 3. Virtual Learning Environments - Moodle, Mind Maps, Mentimeter, Kahoot for collaboration and real-time feedback. 4. Ethical and Critical Integration of Generative AI - Students are encouraged to use IAGen tools to support research, brainstorming, and structuring ideas. 5. Peer Assessment - Group discussions, feedback, and co-evaluation of work to foster critical thinking and collaboration.

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