Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2006

Keywords

Transfer of learning, Software company professionals

Abstract

This article investigates how training and working environments, attitudes, and experiences influence transfer of learning for professionals in the corporate setting. A study of 54 software test engineers, software developers, documentation content managers, technical writers and editors, programming writers, and program managers looks at variables during three phases of the training process: the planning of continuing educations programs, the presentation of the training, and the professional's application of the training after returning to the work setting. Findings indicate that several variables influence strongly successful transfer of learning: involvement in the pre-program planning process and self-motivation to participate, use of a variety of delivery approaches and involvement of the trainee in the the learning process, and immediate application of post-training experiences with organizational support for the transfer of learning. The data also suggest that the professionals would have experienced a higher level of transfer if there had been a corporate expectation that the professional would share the skills and knowledge with others and the company had allowed time for implementation.

Publication Title

PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning

Volume

15

First Page

51

Last Page

67

Required Publisher's Statement

PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning is a refereed journal published annually by the Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education

Hosted by Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Organizational learning; Computer software industry--Employees--Training of; Computer software industry--Employees--Attitudes; Adult education

Genre/Form

articles

Type

Text

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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