After completing a training needs analysis course, delegates will be able to plan for identifying current and future training needs, select and use effective information gathering techniques, and analyze information to prioritize training needs and produce a training plan showing solutions, priorities and benefits that generates desired organizational outcomes. A training needs analysis identifies performance gaps in skills, knowledge or abilities and helps organizations plan training programs aligned with activities and budgets to address these gaps before they negatively impact the business. The process also helps organizations consider new training areas and target training to the right people.