This document consists of course materials for adult participants in a graduate-level course in "Survey of Human Resource Development." Following an introductory section on training materials, including a course pretest, and an introduction to graduate study, the course covers the following topics: (1) history of training; (2) behavioral sciences in training and development; (3) organization and management of training; (4) selection and development of the training staff; (5) determining training needs; (6) the performance audit; (7) workforce planning; (8) instructional systems; (9) using external resources; (10) training costs and benefits; and (11) legal aspects of training. Three appendixes contain answers to the course pre-test, progress tests, and the course final exam. Course materials include information sheets, activities, tips and suggestions, outlines, multiple-choice tests, glossaries, and charts and tables. (KC)