You have just been hired as the new human resources manager with XYZ Inc. Your first task is to develop a new training plan to be reviewed by your manager and human resource department. When approved, the plan will be used to train new employees that are hired by XYZ Inc. The purpose of this Assessment is for you to understand how to utilize the ADDIE Model in a professional scenario. Your company would like you to use the ADDIE Model to create your training plan. When you are creating your plan, utilize your real-life work experiences as a basis for your analysis, strategic goals, and training program. For example: Working for national retail company (Gap, JCPenney), fast food chain (McDonalds), or a large corporation.

Your training plan must include each of the following stages:

Stage 1: Analyze

• Perform a needs analysis of the current training program and describe the outcome of the assessments.
• Examine the needs of the company.
• Establish at least two strategic goals and target objectives for the new training program from your needs analysis.
• Analyze the costs, resources needed, and technology standards of the training plan you are suggesting.

Stage 2: Design

• Include information about the delivery system, purpose/objectives, instructional strategies, and time frame.

Stage 3: Develop

• Develop the training plan you will use to meet the established strategic goal and target objectives along with current technology standards.
• Describe the types of lessons, assignments, videos, and/or presentations that would be included in the training.
• Include a justification that details why these practices are suited for this situation.