Training Needs Identification and Design

Course details

To equip Learners with knowledge and skills necessary to identify training and development needs at an organisational and individual level, to devise a training plan and to explore the scope of training and development design to meet those needs.

Summary of Course Programme

• Explain the difference between training and education
• List and discuss external environmental, organizational and individual factors influencing training, e.g. legislation, certification
• Examine the purpose of training
• Explain the systematic approach to training
• List and discuss the benefits of training to society, economy and individual
• Define Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and assess benefits of same
• Explain the stages of TNA
• Conduct a TNA
• Use the TNA results in training design
• Identifying any barriers to effective training and dealing with same
• Develop appropriate training materials, e.g. powerpoint presentations, videos, samples, handouts, online facilities
• Design a training plan based on training priorities uncovered during TNA incorporating learning and motivation theories

Assessment:

• Project 60%
• Assignment 40%

Entry Level: Application reviewed prior to entry.  Minimum Train the Trainer (either 6N3326 or E30179 ) or equivalent required to attend this course