Training Needs Analysis Study Types *
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study Type Description Data Collection Methods  
Needs Survey



 
In this most simple method of gathering data, subject matter experts and managers are asked what training is required.
 
  • Management Requests

  • Focus Groups

  • Interviews

Problem Analysis Study


 



 

Data is gathered on specific performers to determine whether the problem is a performance problem or another type of problem (such as an attitude problem or a matter of conflicting direction.

 
  • Focus Groups

  • Interviews

  • Skill Tests

  • Climate Questionnaires

  • Observation

  • Performance Questionnaires

  • Performance Appraisal Reviews

Task Analysis Study



 


 

Individual tasks are analyzed to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job.  Subject matter experts are interviewed and observed.



 

  • Focus Groups

  • Interviews

  • Skill Tests

  • Performance Documents

  • Observation

  • Performance Questionnaires

  • Performance Appraisal Reviews

  • Exit Interviews

Competency Study



 

Subject matter experts are asked for information on the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for broad competencies associated with a job.
 
  • Management Requests

  • Focus Groups

  • Interviews

  • Performance Questionnaires

Performance Analysis Study

 

 

 

 

The most complex method determines the desired process to complete the job, the job output, the tasks required, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the job.
 



 

  • Focus Groups

  • Interviews

  • Skill Tests

  • Climate Questionnaires

  • Observation

  • Performance Questionnaires

  • Performance Appraisal reviews

  • Performance Documents

  • Exit Interviews


*Adapted from the American Management Association course, "How to Conduct an Effective Training Needs Analysis".
 

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