c.kovacs said:
I have been asked to do a Training needs analysis, but to ensure that it I don’t leave anything out I'm looking for a template. Any ideas.
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but templates provide no assurance you have not left anything out. How can the template's maker know what your organization needs? There are so many unique demands.
I did find a site that had templates:
http://www.businessballs.com/managerskillsetassessment.pdf
http://www.businessballs.com/managertrainingneedsanalysis.pdf
http://www.businessballs.com/trainingneedsanalysis.pdf
http://www.businessballs.com/presentationsassessmentsheet.pdf
Here is the site's home page:
http://www.businessballs.com/freeonlineresources.htm
Has there been an internal audit cycle that can help you identify areas for training needs?
I am having trouble pinning down just what you mean unless you tell me: are you designing a training program, or are you finding holes?
In the Navy, a matrix worked well to quickly show who was in line for what training, and when it was completed. Diagonal lines in each block provided space for entering both the type of training (it could be numbered if the blocks are small) and dates of completion.
This isn't practical with an 800-person plant, but could do nicely for departments. Some places use rosters of those who completed training, but I liked the matrix better because it shows more information. As an auditor I was interested when the training manager couldn't tell me how they knew when someone was supposed to receive training, but didn't.
I hope this helps!