In theory and practice, the analysis of training needs assessment goes beyond the need to diagnose the skills required to design and implement any training activity. The purpose of the training needs assessment analysis is to identify requirements for in-house performance development to help guide resources to the areas most in need, closely related to achieving organizational goals and objectives, improving productivity and providing high-quality products. Needs assessment is the first step in making a training and development program.
They are also used as a basis for determining training objectives, selecting and designing training programs, implementing programs and evaluating training provided. The purpose of identifying needs is to gather information on the current status of staff knowledge and skills in the organization.
The training needs assessment process has the following objectives: 1. Identify current gaps in the knowledge, skills and capacities of target groups and provide detailed information on training needs to further develop capacity for all target groups in the organization. 2. Develop recommendations on meeting training needs in priority areas. 3. Determine the scope of the future training system.
