Training Needs Identification and Design QQI L6 (6N3325)

On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

Examine the internal and external environmental factors influencing training and development requirements
Differentiate between the concepts of learning, training, development and education
Examine the impact of organisation strategy, policy, vision and mission on training and development
Examine the purpose of training and development in an organisational and or individual setting
Outline the benefits of training needs analysis at an organisation and or individual level
Assess a range of approaches and techniques to conduct a training needs analysis
Outline the stages in conducting a training needs analysis
Assess a range of Instructional System Design (ISD) models
Apply a comprehensive range of specialised skills and tools in identifying the barriers to training and attitudes to training in an organisation
Devise a training plan based on prioritised training needs to include a cost benefit analysis
Design a training intervention, that incorporates a range of design factors to include trainees, adult learning theories, motivation theories, objectives, exercises, training methods, learning aids, location and facilities
Develop appropriate training content and materials using a range of learning aids to include web based facilities, software, flipcharts and handouts
Evaluate a range of performance management approaches in the context of identifying training and development needs
Conduct a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify training and development needs for an organisation and or individual
Identify TNA outcomes in terms of gaps in knowledge, skills and attitudes.