Training Need Analysis

1. Conduct training needs assessment
Is there a training/development gap?
•To determine what development is relevant to your
employee’s jobs
•To determine what development will improve
performance
•To determine if training will make a difference
•To distinguish training needs from organisational
problems; and
•To link improved job performance with the organisation’s
goals
Current
Position
Where
you
want
to
be

2. Current
Position
Where
you
want
to
be
Identify
Training
Needs
Identify
Trainee
Skills etc
Select
Development
Method
Link to
T&D
plan
Write
Development
Objectives
Conduct
Training
Analysis
Design/
Conduct
Evaluation
Feedback

3. Identify
Training
Needs
Identify
Trainee
Skills etc
Conduct
Training
Analysis
Audit current situation
Look at tasks/objectives for the job, are they changing?
Desired change in job responsibilities
Technological or organisational developments
Is work below acceptable quality?
What knowledge, skills, abilities, contacts etc.
Organisational needs: Strategic plan, Integrated Strategies, School
Plans, Annual Operating Statements
University processes, standards, systems, requirements
Department initiatives
Skills appraisal
Risk analysis
Appraisal
Review previous performance; achievement against
objectives, way in which objectives were met/style
Previous experience
Reflection on previous T&D activities
Try this web site for a self assessment
www.corporatefeedback.co.uk/training_needs_analysis.php

4. Select
Development
Method
Link to
T&D
plan
Write
Development
Objectives
Design/
Conduct
Evaluation
How best to deliver development activity?
Courses; Research on internet or other resources; Self
study; Mentoring; Job shadowing; Structured on the job
training, CPD or professional qualification
How does it fit in with Department?
Resource implications/timescale
Equity of provision amongst team
How to get feedback
Test or review improved skills or performance?
Reflection through appraisal; 1:1s
Feed into Evaluation of T&D plan
What outcome from T&D event
Improved performance; Better knowledge/ skills;
Networking
HR/ March 2003
Is training the solution? Look at cost /benefits