Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is the process of identifying the gap and its related training to employees at all levels within an organization.

It is an assessment of knowledge, skills and attitudes that people in the organization currently possess taking into consideration the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they require to meet the organization objectives.

A variety of TNA research methods can be used, including surveys, interviews and discussions.

A comprehensive training needs analysis…

• Allows management to scope the size of the training issues to be addressed
• Enables management, on a priority basis, to develop and implement programs that will provide training to employees at the right level
• Ensure organization viability and growth

The training needs assessment is best conducted up front, before training solutions are budgeted, designed and delivered. The output of the needs analysis will be a document that specifies why, what, who, when, where and how.

More specifically, the document will answer these questions:

• Why do people need the training?
• What skills need imparting?
• Who needs the training?
• When will they need the new skills?
• Where the training may be conducted?
• How may the new skills be imparted?