This assessment will help you think through your training request to help you gather the information you need as you evaluate your training solution options. Answer the prompted questions in detail to describe your training need and the impact a successful training solution will have to improve your identified business goal.
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Question 1 of 12
Who will approve your training?
This is sometimes referred to as the "sponsor".
This person has requested and is funding the training.
Approval Authority Name:
Question 2 of 12
What stakeholders have you gained buy-in from?
Approval Authority
Training Development Team
Subject Matter Experts
Users/Learners/Students
Question 3 of 12
What training resources do you have available?
Training Manager
Instructional Designer
Facilitator
Training Authoring Software
Learning Management System (LMS or other training servers)
LMS Administrator
Question 4 of 12
First, begin with the sponsor's organizational Business Goals. Use the SMART format for guidance.
Question 5 of 12
Next, narrow down your training goal using the same SMART format. Training goals MUST align with the business goal.
Question 6 of 12
How many Users/Students/Learners need the training?
1-4
5-10
11 or more
Question 7 of 12
Location of users/learners/students:
Onsite
Remote
Blended - Onsite and Remote
Question 8 of 12
Are there existing helpful resources to share? (documents, job aids, websites, etc.)
Question 9 of 12
Do you have a Learning Management System (LMS)?
Yes
No
I'm not sure if my cloud service(s) can serve as my LMS
Question 10 of 12
Setting realistic expectations for training development and delivery is dependant on urgency.
Should you outsource, rapidly develop, or establish a longer-term training solution?
What is the Training Priority?
Low: Within the next year
Medium: Within the next 6 months
High: Within the next 60 days
Question 11 of 12
Target Delivery Date:
Question 12 of 12
When completing your training needs assessment with stakeholders, ask open-ended questions.
List more details as needed. Ex. - What other solutions have you tried?