Complete Guide To Training Needs Analysis

by Claire Mitchell

Well-planned training is an effective way of retaining staff and providing measurable improvements to productivity. And well executed Training Needs Analysis can enable you to pinpoint the current capabilities and skills of employees in order to establish their training requirements. This means that the length, content and emphasis of all training can be designed to fit the employee’s requirements.The Complete Guide To Training Needs Analysis provides you with step-by-step instructions on embarking on Training Needs 1: What is Training Needs Analysis? - you will understand the full benefits of Training Needs Analysis and find out about the different methods of training delivery that should be considered.Chapter 2: When Should Training Needs Analysis Be Carried Out? - learn about the three levels of 1. Individual level; 2. Departmental or Team level; 3. Organizational level.Chapter 3: Research Methods - explore the use of appropriate research methods such as SWOT and PESTLE, and what types of data need to be collected.Chapter 4: How to Prepare for Training Needs Analysis - learn how to prepare for Training Needs Analysis including developing effective questionnaires and gathering relevant data. And make use of some useful Tips & Tricks.Chapter 5: How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis Interview - conducting a Training Needs Analysis interview is an important part of the process and needs to be handled correctly. You will also learn about what to consider when conducting a team or departmental interview.Chapter 6: How to Analyze the Results – having completed your Training Needs Analysis, it is vital that you analyse the results to gain the maximum benefit from your time and effort. You will learn about the three 1. Producing A Training And Development Report; 2. Identifying Gaps In Training; 3. Creating An Effective Training And Development Plan.Chapter 7: How to Generate a Long-term Training Plan - how to use all the information you have gathered to formulate a long-term training plan.APPENDICES•Sample Training Needs Analysis Plan•Sample Individual Training Needs Analysis Questionnaire•Sample Team/Department Training Needs Analysis Questionnaire

57 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 2, 2013