Transitioning from Recruitment to Training: How Do I Master Training Needs Analysis?

I will be transitioning soon from recruitment to training. In my new role, I will be responsible for gathering and analyzing training needs to recommend suitable training programs.

Seeking Suggestions for Training Needs Analysis

Does anyone have any suggestions or links to information that could provide me with insight into this process?

Regards,
Mediouni

First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your new project and wish you all the success in your new assignment.

Training Needs Identification

Training needs can be identified from two processes:
- Competency Mapping
- Performance Appraisal

If your organization follows a Competency Mapping process, then the gaps identified in the competencies (knowledge, skills, and attributes) can be addressed. Through performance appraisal, the HOD/Line Manager identifies the training required for his/her team.

Once the training needs are compiled, a training calendar is formulated, and trainings are imparted/conducted. After the trainings are imparted, the effectiveness of the training is measured through the increase in the employee's skills and the method of training delivery.

Kind regards

There is a ton of stuff already posted here on CiteHR about Training Needs Analysis. Please use the search box at the top of every page of CiteHR. There is also useful material in the sidebar of this page.

I am a final year student, and my dissertation title is "Assessing the training needs of employees in an organization." I have already completed my literature review, and now I need to formulate a questionnaire based on the title. I want to create a questionnaire for all the employees, excluding the managers of the organization. Can you advise me if I am on the right track, and could you provide me with some examples of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) questionnaire? I have already planned some questions that I would like to ask, but I am struggling as I need to limit it to a maximum of 25 questions.

Thank you all in advance.

Regards,
Nisha

Hi Nisha, I can help you draft the questionnaire. Please send me an email with the following information:

1. Level of the employees (Band)
2. Do you want to identify training needs for behavioral skills or functional skills as well?
3. What is the job profile of the employees?

Thank you.