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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

HRD is the integrated use of training, organizational development, and career development efforts
to improve individual, group, and organizational effectiveness. The human resource development
program focuses on the interrelationships among people, organizations and learning while utilizing
systemic change processes. The program encourages the learner to challenge assumptions through
critical reflection, and fosters group and self-directed learning.

Theory, research and practice are balanced throughout the curriculum. Students are encouraged to
form learning communities to provide collective support, promote action learning and model a
learning culture. Develop the key competencies that enable individuals in organizations to perform
current and future jobs, through planned learning activities

Some typical HRD practices include:
• Executive and supervisory/management development

• Professional skills training

• Technical/Job instruction and coaching

• Sales and marketing training

• Customer service training

• Customer relations management
• New employee orientation

• Health and safety training

• Organizational development consultation

• Training and Development Specialists

• Performance improvement

Current Job Market and Demands:
To learn more about occupations, career trends, salary, job growth rate, etc. go to America’s
CareerInfoNet on the Internet at http://www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp. Also, see the Department
of Labor Bureau of Labor and Statistics for information on occupations, fastest growing jobs, etc. at
http://www.bls.gov (go to search). Also, for helpful information on finding a job, developing a
resume, etc. goes to ATD’s Career Center site at http://jobs. td.org.

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