I need to write a needs assessment on a training problerm ?

Question

I HAVE TO WRITE A NEEDS ASSESSMENT ON A TRAINING PROBLERM ? I HAVE TO WRITE ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS , TASK AND INDIVIDUAL TASK. I AM HAVING A HARD TIME PUT IT TOGETHER.

Answer 1

Try to write your assessment around a number of key headings.

Background

What is the situation? Has something changed that has caused the need for training?  What is it? Why was it introduced?  What is the overall purpose of the change?

People

Who is affected by the change?  Are they affected to different degrees? What are their current skill levels?  What types of training would be appropriate?  How many are there?  Are they in one location or many locations?

Training delivery

What methods of training delivery do you recommend?

Formal lectures

One day workshop/five day course

computer based training

Written guidance/checklist

Hands-on one to one training

How will the training be delivered?

Will there be a range of courses to meet different skill levels or just a single standard for all?

Will training be delivered at a single site or multiple sites; on the user's own computer or in a learning environment

Timing

Will there be a series of course in a set time period to convert people to new solution?

Will there be regular courses delivered every week/month on an ongoing basis

How will people access the training?

Will courses be booked for them?

Will they need to volunteer?

Finance

Cost of training delivery

How will the success of the training be assessed?

Examination

Test

Course feedback form

Link to overall business objectives e.g. reduced error rates, reduced re-work, reduced cost of production, happier customers

Will refresher training be required?  When? How? What form?

Exec Summary - just pull together key items from each area:

Why? Who? What? When? How much? Business benefits