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Free Training Needs Assessment

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?

(Select all that apply)
A

Approval Authority

B

Training Development Team

C

Subject Matter Experts

D

Users/Learners/Students

Question 3 of 12

What training resources do you have available?

(Select all that apply)
A

Subject Matter Experts

B

Training Manager

C

Instructional Designer

D

Facilitator

E

Training Authoring Software

F

Learning Management System (LMS or other training servers)

G

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?

A

1-4

B

5-10

C

11 or more

Question 7 of 12

Location of users/learners/students:

A

Onsite

B

Remote

C

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)?

A

Yes

B

No

C

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?

 

A

Low: Within the next year

B

Medium: Within the next 6 months

C

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?

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