Foundation Programme in Training Needs Analysis

Course Introduction

This course focuses on one question: how do teams in classroom delivery, learning design and evaluation apply Training Needs Analysis consistently and safely under real constraints? Five days of discussion, exercises and case work provide practical answers you can adapt to your own organisation.

Training Objectives

• 01Describe how Training Needs Analysis is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in classroom delivery, learning design and evaluation using structured Training Needs Analysis techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to Training Needs Analysis — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor Training Needs Analysis over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace
• Templates for planning, tracking and reporting

Who Should Attend

• Corporate Trainers & Facilitators
• L&D Professionals
• Subject-Matter Experts becoming Trainers
• HR & Training Coordinators

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from classroom delivery, learning design and evaluation.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Training Needs Analysis, with examples from classroom delivery, learning design and evaluation.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Training Needs Analysis.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Training Needs Analysis techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Training Needs Analysis.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Training Needs Analysis.

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