There are various kinds of training needs assessments (TNAs) of which I would like to refer to the 3-tier TNA system.
1. Self-assessment of training needs by employees
2. Training needs assessment by the Reporting Manager of employees
3. Training needs (organizational) by Training/HR
If you have 100+ employees in your organization, it would be advisable to automate the training administration. If you ask employees to provide training needs, they will submit a number of training needs, and managers need to forward at least 25% of these needs. It can be very challenging to schedule training programs and allocate the training budget according to the organization's needs and corporate objectives.
When utilizing software, you can initially set a list of 'training needs,' which will prompt employees to choose from a set of alternatives. Therefore, even before conducting a live training needs assessment, based on corporate objectives, the CEO's vision, quality initiatives, etc., you can finalize the training budget and list out those programs as a course list.
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