Training needs analysis is the first stage in training process and involves a procedure to determine whether training will indeed address the problem, which has been identified. Training can be described as “the acquisition of skills, concepts or attitudes that result in improved performance within the job environment.Training needs analysis.mostly for management (m.b.a).

1. A
Presentation
On
“Training Needs Analysis”

2. 2
Learning Outcomes
Define a training needs analysis
(TNA)
Explain the significance of a TNA
Explain the process for carrying
out a TNA
Conduct a TNA
Report the findings of a TNA

3. 3
The Training Process
Identify
the
Need
Identify
the
Need
Evaluate
Evaluate
the
Training
the
Training
Plan
the
Training
Plan
the
Training
Deliver
the
Training
Deliver
the
Training

4. What is a training needs analysis?
A training needs
analysis is the
method of
determining if a
training need exists
and if it does, what
training is required
to fill the gap.
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Why should you conduct a
TNA?
Avoid training for ‘training sake’.
Supports cost effective training.
Targets areas of greatest need.
Gives information on the organisation’s
climate.
Gives commitment from managers and
trainers
Separates the ‘symptoms’ from the causes.

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How can a need to identified?
Complaints from staff, customers/clients
Poor quality work
Frequent errors
Large staff turnover
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Conflict amongst staff
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7. How
hard?
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Job information that
needs to be collected
Job roles
Job process
Task list
Job problems
Task frequency
Task difficulty
Task importance
How
often?
How
often? How
hard?

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How to do a TNA - process
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9. Techniques for carrying out TNA’s
Interviews
Survey questionnaires
Job descriptions and person
specifications
Critical incidents
Log books and other company records
Industry seminars
Supervisor’s reports
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10. 10
Report the findings
Title page
Executive summary
Table of contents
Introduction
Recommendation
Training Plan
Data collection and analysis methods
Cost analysis, proposed costs of
recommended solutions

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Recap!
A TNA is the method of determining if a
training need exists and if it does, what
training is required to fill the gap.
Much of the TNA process is about asking
questions and getting answers
Performing a TNA requires seven steps,
which build on each other.
Costing the performance problem and
comparing training costs is an important part
of the TNA report

12. Thank you…