Conducting a Needs Analysis (1st Edition), Instructor Edition

Conducting a Needs Analysis (1st Edition)

Course Specifications

Course Number: CCT–040_rev4.0

Course Length: Self-study or Classroom Training

Course Description

The 50-Minute Manager Series was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. Our easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format can be used for self-study or classroom training, or even office training. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the 50-Minute books keep you engaged and help you retain critical skills.

Course Objective: The learning objectives for Conducting a Needs Analysis are listed below. They have been developed to guide you, the reader, to the core issues covered in this book.

The objectives of this book are:

  • To discuss reasons for a needs analysis and pre-planning
  • To explain investigation and data development
  • To show how to analyze data and evaluate training possibilities
  • To discuss the needs analysis report

Course Content

Part 1: Surveillance

What Is the Current Situation?
Define the Needs and Identify Performance Gaps
Organize a Task Force
Organize the Data
Develop Priorities
Meet with Management
Write Summary Memo

Part 2: Investigation

Initiating the Investigation
Identify the Data You Need
Evaluate Key Data Sources
Select Data Collection Methods
Obtain Management’s Approval to Proceed
Determine Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes
Define Content Areas
Collect and Organize Data

Part 3: Analysis

What Is Analysis?
Decide Whether Training is Appropriate
Three Types of Analysis
Present Findings
Choose Trainers
Clarify Training Objectives
Design Training and Course Module

Part 4: Report

Reporting Your Findings
Training Design Report
Make Oral Presentation

Appendix

Ongoing Issues in Needs Analysis
Overcoming Obstacles
How to Get Top Management Support
Continuous Needs Analysis
What to Do When There Is No Time to Conduct a Needs Analysis