Identifying Training Needs and Evaluating Training

5 daysClassroom

15Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

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

Course outline

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

Dates and fees

Dates	City	Fee
16 - 20 Nov 2026	Paris, France	£4,500
7 - 11 Dec 2026	Munich, Germany	£3,450
21 - 25 Dec 2026	London, United Kingdom	£4,250
11 - 15 Jan 2027	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	£2,250
8 - 12 Feb 2027	London, United Kingdom	£4,200
8 - 12 Mar 2027	Barcelona, Spain	£3,850
12 - 16 Apr 2027	Munich, Germany	£4,250
10 - 14 May 2027	London, United Kingdom	£4,200
14 - 18 Jun 2027	Amsterdam, Netherlands	£4,250
12 - 16 Jul 2027	Paris, France	£4,500
9 - 13 Aug 2027	Munich, Germany	£4,250
13 - 17 Sep 2027	London, United Kingdom	£4,200
11 - 15 Oct 2027	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	£2,250
8 - 12 Nov 2027	London, United Kingdom	£4,200
13 - 17 Dec 2027	Barcelona, Spain	£3,850

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