Training Concepts
Explain the concept of Malcolm Knowles’ theory of adult learning and discuss its implications for a real-world employee training program.
Choose from one of the following corporate employee training programs, and use your own research skills. Briefly describe the organization’s training program and evaluate whether you believe the training program is successful based on adult learning theory parameters. Share evidence-based ideas for improving the training program.
AT&T Learn University (learn.att.jobs/app/)
Amazon Upskilling 2025 (www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace/upskilling-2025)
Seattle Genetics Doctor of Pharmacy Fellowship Program (www.seagen.com/assets/pdfs/join-us/fellowships/Seagen_Fellowship_Brochure.pdf)
Considerations
In your research paper, address the following factors:
1. Does the training meet all five of the adult learning theory assumptions?
2. If so, what elements of the training most closely align with Knowles’s theory?
3. If not, what employee training elements are missing and what is the impact?
4. What environmental, social, and cultural aspects influence training outcomes?
5. How can the training be improved, given the way employees prefer to learn today?
Your research paper should include a cover sheet and works cited list using APA formatting. You should also follow APA citation guidelines for citing sources within your paper
