Technical Training Coordinator at Alstom

Purpose of the Job:

In this position, he/she will ensure the smooth and effective roll-out of training events and special projects throughout our organization. The training coordinator will oversee the design, development, and coordination of training, and run both large and small-scale programs for our entire organization. Our ideal candidate will be both exceptionally knowledgeable, approachable, and confident in front of all groups of people.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop interactive training programs (outsourced or in-house) for corporate, HR training, compliance training, etc.

• Select the best training methods or activities for a particular purpose and audience (e.g. role-playing, mentoring, on the job training, professional development classes, etc.).

• Market training opportunities to employees in an engaging and compelling way that provides all necessary information and entices participation

• See the big picture and conduct whole organization needs assessments, identifying skills or knowledge gaps that need addressing

• Uphold best practices and corporate education principles for training by ensuring quality and consistency through the course life cycle.

• Plan and Prepare training material, classroom agenda, electronic learning, multimedia programs, simulators, conference and workshops.

• Compile and update the annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR)

• Plan and monitor artisan development programme – Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL)

• Maintain employee training records, review and ensure accuracy of data in the system

• Design and prepare educational aids and materials as needed (e.g. learner guides, manuals, handbooks, practical examples and mock-ups, presentations, handouts and etc.)

• Measure instructional effectiveness and generate summative evaluation reports with the goal of defining the impact of training on employee skills and KPIs

• Connect with internal stakeholders and liaise with various experts regarding instruction and scheduling

• Facilitate train-the-trainer sessions for in-house experts/trainers

• Oversee and maintain in-house training facilities and necessary equipment

• Establish and maintain relationship with internal and external training providers.

• Keep track of current training design and development methodologies

Training Coordinator Requirements and Qualifications

• National Technical, HR education, or related field

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

• Significant work experience as a trainer, training facilitator, or organizing multiple training events, preferably in a corporate environment

• Strong working knowledge of instructional design theory as well as proof of successful implementation

• Strong knowledge of learning management systems

• Proven track record, showing the ability to successfully complete the full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)

• Proven track record of working with artisan development initiatives and understanding of the stakeholder value chain.

• Knowledgeable about both traditional and modern job training methods and techniques

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency in particular Ms Word and Excel

• Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize work

• Skills Development Facilitator and assessor will be an added advantage.

Training Coordinator Requirements and Qualifications

• Desired Knowledge / Experience and Behaviour

• Knowledge of artisan development

• Planning and organizing skills

• Communication skills (written and verbal)

• Data gathering and analysis

• Strong work ethics and self-disciplined

• Presentation Skills

• Facilitation Skills

• Coaching and Mentoring skills

• Knowledge of competency assessment, instructional material design and learning methodologies