Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course HRT-045
Identifying Training Needs and Evaluating Training
Organizations achieve better performance when training programs are based on real needs and measured outcomes. The outline covers Fundamentals of Training Needs Analysis, Methods for Identifying Training Needs, Developin...
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9 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Organizations achieve better performance when training programs are based on real needs and measured outcomes. This course provides participants with practical methods to identify skill gaps, prioritize learning requirements, design targeted development plans, and evaluate training effectiveness to ensure maximum return on investment.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, group discussions, assessment tools, workshops, evaluation exercises, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- Understand the importance of training needs analysis
- Identify organizational, team, and individual training needs
- Use effective tools for skills gap assessment
- Prioritize learning and development requirements
- Develop targeted training plans
- Apply methods to evaluate training effectiveness
- Measure training impact on performance
- Improve return on training investment
Target Audience
- HR Professionals
- Training and Development Officers
- Learning and Development Specialists
- HR Managers
- Department Managers
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Anyone responsible for employee development
Target Competencies
- Training Needs Analysis
- Performance Assessment
- Data Collection
- Evaluation Techniques
- Planning Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Reporting Skills
- Continuous Improvement
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the importance of training needs analysis
- Identify organizational, team, and individual training needs
- Use effective tools for skills gap assessment
- Prioritize learning and development requirements
- Develop targeted training plans
- Apply methods to evaluate training effectiveness
- Measure training impact on performance
- Improve return on training investment
Who should attend
Target audience
- HR Professionals
- Training and Development Officers
- Learning and Development Specialists
- HR Managers
- Department Managers
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Anyone responsible for employee development
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, group discussions, assessment tools, workshops, evaluation exercises, and real workplace examples.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Fundamentals of Training Needs Analysis
- Importance of training needs identification
- Linking training to business goals
- Types of training needs
- Organizational vs individual needs
- Common training challenges
- Building a needs analysis framework
Day 2
Methods for Identifying Training Needs
- Performance appraisal data analysis
- Surveys and questionnaires
- Interviews and focus groups
- Skills assessments and competency reviews
- Observation techniques
- Prioritizing training requirements
Day 3
Developing Training Plans
- Converting needs into learning objectives
- Selecting suitable training methods
- Creating annual training plans
- Budgeting training initiatives
- Scheduling and resource planning
- Gaining management support
Day 4
Evaluating Training Effectiveness
- Importance of training evaluation
- Levels of training evaluation
- Measuring participant reaction and learning
- Measuring behavior change at work
- Measuring business impact
- Collecting evaluation data effectively
Day 5
Measuring ROI and Continuous Improvement
- Return on investment in training
- Preparing evaluation reports
- Using feedback to improve programs
- Benchmarking training performance
- Building a continuous learning culture
- Final workshop: Create a training needs and evaluation plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Identifying Training Needs and Evaluating Training (HRT-045) cover?
This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 8 - 12 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
HR Professionals, Training and Development Officers, Learning and Development Specialists
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, London, Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, Paris.
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