Training Needs Analysis (TNA): Strategic Training Planning and Implementation

TNA with Practical AI-Assisted Applications

INTRODUCTION

How can organisations ensure that training addresses the right performance gaps rather than simply filling the annual training calendar? How can HR and department managers decide which training needs are most important when budgets, time and resources are limited? Effective Training Needs Analysis (TNA) provides a structured approach for identifying the knowledge, skills and capability requirements necessary to support organisational objectives and employee performance. A good TNA goes beyond collecting training requests. It examines business priorities, job requirements, performance gaps, competency requirements and workplace challenges before determining whether training is actually the appropriate solution.

This practical 2-day programme takes participants through the complete process from needs identification and gap analysis to strategic training planning and implementation. Participants will learn how to conduct TNA at organisational, departmental/job and individual levels using performance data, interviews, surveys, observation, competency information and other workplace evidence. They will also learn to differentiate between training and non-training causes of performance problems, preventing unnecessary expenditure on training that may not solve the underlying issue.

The programme further covers training prioritisation, development of training matrices and annual training plans, budgeting, scheduling, implementation responsibilities and coordination with internal or external training providers. Participants will also learn how to establish appropriate learning objectives and evaluation measures so that training effectiveness can be reviewed against expected outcomes. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will develop a systematic approach for transforming identified training needs into focused, realistic and business-aligned development actions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

√ Understand the purpose and process of effective Training Needs Analysis.
√ Link training requirements to organisational and departmental objectives.
√ Conduct TNA at organisational, job/task and individual levels.
√ Gather relevant training-needs information using appropriate methods.
√ Identify performance and competency gaps systematically.
√ Differentiate between training and non-training performance issues.
√ Prioritise training needs based on business impact, urgency and risk.
√ Develop practical training matrices and annual training plans.
√ Plan training budgets, schedules, resources and implementation responsibilities.
√ Establish clear learning objectives and expected training outcomes.
√ Coordinate training implementation effectively with relevant stakeholders.
√ Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness for continual improvement.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Suitable for HR Managers, HR Executives, Learning & Development personnel, Training Managers, Training Coordinators, Talent Development personnel, Department Heads, Supervisors and managers involved in identifying employee training needs, preparing training plans, managing training budgets or coordinating employee development activities.

COURSE BENEFITS

Participants will identify priority needs, allocate resources effectively and develop practical training plans. AI-assisted analysis, planning and reporting support better decisions and development actions aligned with business goals and employee performance

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

A practical workshop combining trainer explanations, discussions, case studies, live AI demonstrations and guided exercises. Participants will apply TNA methods and AI-assisted tools to analyse gaps, prioritise needs, prepare training plans and evaluate outcomes.

TRAINING DURATION

Full 2 day training (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

PUBLIC PROGRAM COURSE FEE

Single Registration – RM 1480.00 nett per participant

Group Registration – RM 1,100.00 nett per participant

(Minimum 4 participants from the same organisation)

(The fee covers training materials, supplementary notes, a detailed training report with assessment and a Certificate of Completion)

IN-HOUSE TRAINING ENQUIRY

For more information regarding our In-House/ Public Program courses, please email us your inquiry at [email protected]
or to speak to our Sales Consultant at + 604- 297 6881 or 011-1289 6881.

For public program schedules, please visit our website: www.progresslink.com.my

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