Training Needs Analysis Skills

Audience.
Anyone who works within companies will benefit from this course on training needs analysis skills.

Overview
The Training Needs Analysis Skills training course is meticulously designed to empower professionals with the expertise required to identify and address learning gaps within organizations effectively. This course delves into various methodologies and techniques essential for conducting comprehensive training needs assessments. Participants learn how to collect and analyze data, identify organizational goals and objectives, and assess employee skills and performance levels. Additionally, the course covers topics such as stakeholder engagement, prioritization of training needs, and aligning training initiatives with business objectives. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, participants gain hands-on experience in conducting training needs analyses and developing tailored training programs to address identified gaps. Ultimately, the course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive strategic learning and development initiatives that enhance organizational performance and employee effectiveness.

Topics Covered.

  1. Key training and development skills
    • How to implement a training need assessment process.
    • What is training
    • Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
    • The fragmented, formalized, and focused approaches to training and development.
  2. The training cycle
    • How to identify training needs.
    • The design of training.
    • How to evaluate training.
  3. Training needs analysis
    • Key skills that can make a difference when completing a training needs analysis.
    • How to identify training needs with confidence.
    • Key concepts and the benefits of TNAs.
  4. The four main stages of a training needs analysis
    • How to use a SWOT analysis.
    • A performance-gap analysis.
    • An employee/team performance-gap analysis.
    • A review of training needs.
  5. How to prioritize a training need
    • Must-Know: Essential skills and knowledge that close the performance gaps.
    • Should Know: Skills and knowledge that aid staff in achieving performance targets.
    • Helpful To Know: Useful skills and expertise that assist performance.

Learning Outcomes:
Your participants will:
• Explore the relationship between training and the company.
• Understand the three main training and development perspectives .
• Explore what are and what are not training needs.
• Understand how to perform a training needs analysis.