Training Needs Analysis and Evaluation Mastery Course

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course equips learning and development professionals with the skills to identify organizational training needs and evaluate program effectiveness. Participants will learn to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, design targeted training initiatives, and measure outcomes using industry-standard evaluation models.

Learning Objectives

• Conduct thorough organizational, task, and individual-level training needs analyses
• Design data collection methods and analyze results to identify skill gaps
• Develop targeted training programs based on identified needs
• Apply the Kirkpatrick model and other frameworks to evaluate training effectiveness
• Create actionable reports to demonstrate training ROI to stakeholders

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Training Needs Analysis

• Introduction to training needs analysis (TNA)
• The ADDIE model and its role in TNA
• Organizational analysis techniques
• Stakeholder engagement strategies

Day 2: Data Collection and Analysis

• Designing effective surveys and questionnaires
• Conducting interviews and focus groups
• Observation and work sample analysis
• Data analysis and interpretation techniques

Day 3: From Needs to Training Design

• Translating needs into learning objectives
• Selecting appropriate training methods
• Developing training content outlines
• Resource allocation and budgeting

Day 4: Training Evaluation Models

• Kirkpatrick's Four-Level Evaluation Model
• Phillips ROI Methodology
• Alternative evaluation frameworks
• Selecting the right evaluation approach

Day 5: Implementing Evaluation and Reporting Results

• Designing evaluation instruments
• Collecting and analyzing evaluation data
• Calculating and presenting training ROI
• Creating impactful evaluation reports

Practical Wins for Participants

• A comprehensive TNA toolkit with templates and checklists
• Hands-on experience designing a full training needs analysis plan
• Practice applying the Kirkpatrick model to a real-world scenario
• A customizable training evaluation report template