In the simplest of explanations, HPT focuses on solving performance problems specific to corporations using a variety of intervention methods, while IT focuses specifically on instructional interventions. Instructional solutions are just one of the possible interventions that may be applied by HPT practitioners.  Therefore, some may consider IT a subset of HPT.

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Differences between HPT and IT (Aziz, 2013):

 

HPT:

Scope: addresses any situation affecting human performance at the individual, group, and organizational level.

Focus:  Identifying and closing performance gaps

Expertise:  Performance assessment, learning and non-learning intervention, evaluation

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Possible HPT interventions outside of instruction:

• Job redesign or job reassignment

• Selection of workers with desirable knowledge, skills, and attitudes

• Culture change (selling, organizational development)

• Incentive and feedback systems

• Organizational communication

• Facilities design

• Tools design

• Job aids

 

IT:

Scope:  Addresses knowledge, skills, and gaps at the individual level

Focus:  Crafting and implementing appropriate learning strategies for individuals and groups

Expertise:  Learner assessment, ADDIE

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