Identifying Training Needs and Evaluating Training

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Why Attend

A successful training function relies heavily on the proper identification of training needs and the evaluation of training. This course aims at converting subjective decisions for choosing training programs to more objective decisions based on proven training methodologies. Such a paradigm shift increases the value of the training department within an organization. In addition, the focus of this course is to build an awareness for evaluation that spans from the most common evaluation forms and assessments to evaluations for skills transfer and return on investment.

Course Methodology

Highly practical and engaging. This course presents theory followed by practical exercises developed to apply theoretical knowledge in organizational settings.

Target Audience

Administrators, officers, specialists, team leaders, managers, business partners as well as line mangers responsible for identifying training needs or evaluating training within their organizations.

Course Objectives

Provided by SQ, this programme is available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing work and personal lifes.

Apply internationally recognized methods for identifying training needs

Analyze and sort the data obtained from a Training Needs Assessment (TNA)

Write Instructional Learning Objectives (ILOs) that are aligned with the results of the TNA

Evaluate the effectiveness of training at various levels using proper data collection methods and instruments for each level of evaluation

List ways to improve transfer of skills from training workshops to the workplace

Calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) for training programs by determining their financial costs and returns

Target Competencies

Training needs assessment and analysis

Evaluation of training

Deciding and initiating action

Working with people

Persuading and influencing

Presenting and communicating

Applying expertise and technology

Following instructions and procedures

Planning and organizing

Course Outline

The general framework

Evaluation at levels I and II

Methods for Identifying Training Needs (ITN)

Evaluation at level III: skill transfer from the workshop to the workplace

Converting data to monetary value and calculating the return on investment (levels IV and V)

Linking training needs analysis with program design and program evaluation

Program Methodology

In person

Online