Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Training Needs Analysis

Collecting and Analyzing Data

Evaluation and Stakeholder Engagement

Implementation and Continuous Improvement

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn how to gather information, assess the data and identify training needs and requirements in your organisation. The lessons then guide you through the best methods and processes to generate and implement effective and successful training and non-training solutions.

Strategic Training Needs Analysis Mastery - Course Assessment

Enhance organizational training programs by learning strategic training needs analysis with this free online course.

Strategic Training Needs Analysis Mastery

Consistent learning and training are crucial in boosting employee performance and enhancing career prospects. This course explores the pre-training process of Training Needs Analysis (TNA). From meticulous data collection to stakeholder engagement and legal compliance, learn some useful insights to identify training gaps. Propel your career forward with the gold standard in training excellence. Enroll now and train with strategic precision.

Defining Learning and Development (L&D)

Adult Learning in the Workplace

Career Development Through L&D

This module explores how learning and development shapes workforce capability within organisations. You’ll understand the differences between learning, training, and development and the roles various people play in supporting growth. It also covers adult learning principles, motivation, retention and how career pathways guide long-term progression.

L&D Planning

Need Type and Response Choice

Assessing L&D Needs

This module explores how organisations plan and assess learning and development needs. You’ll understand how priorities are ranked, how stakeholder input shapes decisions, and how resource limits affect delivery. It also covers how to distinguish true training needs from non-learning barriers through structured analysis.

Design and Development Foundations

Outcomes and Cognitive Demand

Programme Structure Decisions

This module covers the core outputs of the learning design and development stage. Explore the systematic handoffs within the ADDIE workflow and classify cognitive levels using Bloom's taxonomy. We discuss how to write measurable outcomes, establish clear mastery criteria and segment audiences to balance learning load effectively.

Learning and Development Diploma - First Assessment

This module will now enable you to review your learning and determine your knowledge and understanding of modules 1 to 3. 
Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Content Construction

Method and Format Decisions

Learner Experience Design

In this module, we’ll explore how source content is filtered, explained and turned into usable learning materials. We’ll show you how to build worked examples, storyboards and instructional activities that reflect real work. It also covers delivery formats, social learning, usability and accessibility considerations.

Implementation Setup

Delivery Execution

Workplace Application After Delivery

This module explores how training is delivered in practice, from setting up a physical room to managing a learning management system. You will understand rollout communication, delivery roles and how disruptions are resolved. It also covers gamification, performance support tools and coached practice on the job.

Measurement

Evaluation and Improvement

Governance

This module discusses how learning and development data is collected, interpreted and reported. We will help you understand how progress and behaviour evidence link to business outcomes. It also covers evaluating effectiveness, quality assurance, governance and how portfolios and priorities are managed over time.

Learning and Development Diploma - Assessment

Learn to design, deliver, and measure high-impact workplace training programs effectively with this free online course.

Learning and Development Diploma

Struggling to create training that people actually remember? This course breaks down planning, design and delivery into simple steps. It is one of the best free learning and development courses for learning how to measure impact and improve programmes over time. This course was reviewed by qualified subject matter expert Aisling McCarthy, a learning and development specialist. Start today and learn to plan training with confidence!

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