Training Needs Assessment Skill Skill

Training Needs Assessment Skill

Overview

The Training Needs Assessment skill provides capabilities for analyzing skill gaps, prioritizing learning investments, and creating training curricula. This skill enables data-driven learning strategy development and ROI measurement.

Capabilities

Skills Gap Analysis

Conduct skills gap analysis by role
Compare current vs. required proficiency
Identify critical skill deficiencies
Prioritize gaps by business impact
Create individual skill profiles

Data Aggregation

Aggregate training needs from multiple data sources
Integrate performance review data
Include manager assessment input
Incorporate employee self-assessment
Pull external certification requirements

Investment Prioritization

Prioritize learning investments by business impact
Calculate training ROI projections
Model cost-benefit scenarios
Compare build vs. buy decisions
Allocate budget by priority

Competency Mapping

Map competencies to training content
Link learning paths to role requirements
Connect skills to career progression
Identify prerequisite relationships
Track certification requirements

Curriculum Recommendations

Generate training curriculum recommendations
Create role-based learning paths
Suggest internal vs. external training
Recommend delivery modalities
Build blended learning programs

Visualization and Reporting

Create skills heat maps by team/department
Generate executive dashboards
Build capability matrices
Track training coverage
Report on skill development progress

Usage

Gap Analysis

const analysisConfig = {
  scope: {
    type: 'team',
    id: 'Engineering-Backend'
  },
  competencyFramework: 'engineering-technical-v2',
  assessmentSources: [
    'manager-ratings',
    'self-assessment',
    'performance-review',
    'certification-status'
  ],
  prioritization: {
    weights: {
      businessImpact: 40,
      urgency: 30,
      affectedHeadcount: 20,
      trainingAvailability: 10
    }
  },
  output: {
    heatMap: true,
    gapReport: true,
    recommendations: true
  }
};

Training Plan Generation

const trainingPlan = {
  targetRole: 'Senior Software Engineer',
  currentLevel: 'Mid-Level',
  gaps: [
    { skill: 'System Design', currentLevel: 2, targetLevel: 4, priority: 'high' },
    { skill: 'Cloud Architecture', currentLevel: 3, targetLevel: 4, priority: 'medium' },
    { skill: 'Technical Leadership', currentLevel: 2, targetLevel: 3, priority: 'high' }
  ],
  constraints: {
    budget: 5000,
    timeframe: '6 months',
    maxHoursPerWeek: 4
  },
  preferences: {
    modality: ['online', 'blended'],
    certification: true
  }
};

Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following HR processes:

| Process | Integration Points | |---------|-------------------| | training-needs-analysis.js | Full TNA workflow | | leadership-development-program.js | Leadership training needs | | succession-planning.js | Development planning |

Best Practices

Multiple Data Sources: Triangulate needs from various inputs
Business Alignment: Connect training to business outcomes
Manager Involvement: Include managers in needs identification
Regular Updates: Refresh analysis at least annually
Measure Impact: Track skill development post-training
Prioritize Ruthlessly: Focus on highest-impact gaps

Metrics and KPIs

| Metric | Description | Target | |--------|-------------|--------| | Gap Coverage | Critical gaps with training available | >90% | | Training Completion | Enrolled courses completed | >80% | | Skill Improvement | Pre/post training proficiency gain | >1 level | | Training ROI | Business value / training cost | >3:1 | | Time to Proficiency | Days to reach target level | Role-dependent |

Related Skills

SK-010: LMS Admin (training delivery)
SK-006: Performance Review (needs input)
SK-011: Succession Planning (development alignment)

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