Introduction To Training Needs Analysis

Course objectives:
On completion of this programme you will be able to:
-Manage stakeholder expectations and address the business need
-Identify a procedure to ensure training addresses the needs of your target audience
-Recognise a variety of data collection methods
-Establish a process to determine objectives and outcomes
-Assess a selection of training solutions and understand their suitability
-Explore a range of tips and techniques for presenting results and proposed solutions
-Review a range of assessment tools to use in the needs analysis and evaluation process
-Recognise the four different learning styles and how to use them for maximum effect
Course content:
Defining a training needs analysis project
-Clarifying the training request
-Understanding the outcomes required
The target audience
-Identifying the target audience
-Considering the learning style of audience
-Needs of the business
Methods for gathering information
-Identifying skills/performance gaps
-Pros and cons of each method
Presenting your solution
-Tailoring it to the stakeholders
-Presenting the evidence
Writing learning objectives
-Agreeing what behaviours must be demonstrated after the training
-A simple process
Selecting delivery methods
-Identifying the most appropriate method of delivering the training
Review of Programme
Other Recommended Programmes
-Train the Trainer Level One
-Train the Trainer Level Two
-Evaluating the Effectiveness of Training
-Performance Management