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...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 6Cities
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Introduction
Course overview
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.
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
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.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
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
- Coffee break
- Organizational vs individual needs (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Interviews and focus groups (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Creating annual training plans (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Measuring participant reaction and learning (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Benchmarking training performance (continued)
- Building a continuous learning culture
- Final workshop: Create a training needs and evaluation plan
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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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 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HR Professionals, Training and Development Officers, Learning and Development Specialists
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
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?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Paris, Munich, London, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Amsterdam.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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