Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Human Resources and Learning & Development Professionals
• Training Managers, Coordinators, and Officers
• Department Heads and Supervisors Involved in Employee Development
• Organizational Development Practitioners
• Performance Management Specialists
• Anyone responsible for planning or evaluating training initiatives

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the concepts and importance of Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Identify organizational, departmental, and individual training needs
• Use various tools and techniques for collecting and analyzing data
• Link training needs to performance improvement and business outcomes
• Develop a TNA framework and reporting structure for implementation
• Prioritize training programs for maximum impact and cost-effectiveness

DAY 1

Introduction to Training Needs Analysis

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Understanding Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Concepts
• The Role of TNA in Organizational Performance
• The Link Between Training, Competency, and Strategy
• The TNA Process – An Overview
• Common Challenges in Identifying Training Needs

DAY 2

Levels and Methods of Training Needs Identification

• Organizational, Task, and Individual Levels of TNA
• Understanding Performance Gaps and Root Causes
• Job Analysis and Role Profiling for Training Needs
• Using Competency Frameworks to Identify Skills Gaps
• Aligning Training Objectives with Business Goals
• Case Study

DAY 3

Tools and Techniques for Conducting TNA

• Data Collection Methods: Surveys, Interviews, Focus Groups, Observations
• Using Questionnaires and Assessment Tools
• Performance Appraisal Data as a Source of Training Needs
• Gap Analysis and Prioritization Techniques
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Learning Needs
• Exercise

DAY 4

Developing and Presenting the TNA Report

• Compiling and Analyzing TNA Data
• Interpreting Findings and Identifying Root Causes
• Developing a TNA Report and Recommendations
• Setting Training Priorities and Objectives
• Designing a Training Plan Based on TNA Results
• Presenting Findings to Management for Decision-Making
• Integrating TNA with Learning and Development Strategy

DAY 5

Evaluating Impact and Course Wrap-up

• Linking TNA to Training Evaluation and ROI
• Measuring the Effectiveness of Training Programs
• Continuous Review and Updating of Training Needs
• Using Technology and LMS for Ongoing TNA
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony