Needs Analysis
What is Needs Analysis?
The process of identifying training needs in an organization for the purpose of improving employee job performance.
The step-by-step process used to create positive improvements in the courses offered by a school, college or university.
What is training delivery?
Consists of the techniques and materials used by trainers to structure learning experiences.
What is feedback evaluation?
Summary for the learner of how well he or she has performed on a particular task.
What is performance analysis?
Are employees performing up to the established standard related to their job (analysis)?
What does is mean to determine SMART goals and what does it stand for?
How to plan and achieve your goals
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-Bound
What is an instructor-led training (ILT)?
Is the practice of training and learning material between an instructor and learners, either one-on-one or in groups (in-person or virtual)
What are the four levels of evaluation?
Level 1- Reaction
Level 2- Knowledge
Level 3- Behavior
Level 4- Results
List 3 of the 5 types of needs analysis?
organizational analysis, personal analysis, work/task analysis, performance analysis, cost-benefit analysis
What is online training and give an example?
Is a form of instruction that takes place completely on the internet. Examples: Distance learning, computer-based training, and e-learning
List the three groups that are classified as a group discussion.
Case study, think-pair-share, debates
What is a question that a training would be asked to measure their reaction to the training?
-What is your overall reaction to the course?
-What did you like best? What did you like least?
-Were the materials, handouts and/or activities useful?List two questions as to why training needs analysis.
What is the difference between off-site training and on-site training?
Off-site training: takes place on or at another location that is not the job site.
On-site training: training that takes place at the job.
What are infographics and do animations fall under them, and if so how?
Infographics: outlines vital data and information in a memorable and engaging way.
Animations - parting critical information in an entertaining way, you can increase both retention and engagement
Why is it important to measure knowledge in your trainees?
It's important to measure this, because knowing what your trainees are learning and what they aren't will help you improve future training.
Give an example of work/task analysis and organizational analysis.
Work/task analysis: typing vs. handwriting
Organizational analysis: mission statement, values, strategic plan
What is orientation? List one example and two advantages.
A systematic and planned introduction to a group of employees with information about their job, coworkers and the organization.
Advantages:
What is included in the strongest training evaluation designs, and why is it rarely used?
This design/implementation is rarely used due to:
How long after should the trainees be evaluated for behavior and why?
Evaluates how far your trainees have changed their behavior, based on the training they received. Specifically, this looks at how trainees apply the information.
Should be conducted 3 to 6 months after the training has occurred by direct observation, test or surveys, or interview.