Examine the internal and external environmental factors influencing training and development requirements.
Differentiate between the concepts of learning, training, development, and education.
Examine the impact of organisational strategy, policy, vision, and mission on training and development.
Examine the purpose of training and development in an organisational and/or individual setting.
Outline the benefits of training needs analysis at an organisational and/or individual level.
Assess a range of approaches and techniques used to conduct a training needs analysis.
Outline the stages involved in conducting a training needs analysis.
Assess a range of Instructional System Design (ISD) models.
Apply a comprehensive range of specialised skills and tools to identify barriers to training and attitudes to training within an organisation.
Devise a training plan based on prioritised training needs, including a cost–benefit analysis.
Design a training intervention that incorporates a range of design factors, including trainees, adult learning theories, motivation theories, objectives, exercises, training methods, learning aids, location, and facilities.
Develop appropriate training content and materials using a range of learning aids, including web-based facilities, software, flipcharts, and handouts.
Evaluate a range of performance management approaches in the context of identifying training and development needs.
Conduct a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify training and development needs for an organisation and/or individual.
Identify TNA outcomes in terms of gaps in knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Assessment:
This course is assessed in the following ways:
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| Course Category | Train the Trainer, Business |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Higher Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Training Needs Identification and Design |
| Course Start Date | 7th April 2026 |
| Course End Date | 9th June 2026 |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Time | The course is accessible online, with a mixture of virtual sessions and self directed learning. Tutor support is provided throughout the course. |
| Course Fee | 380 |
| Entry Requirements | This course is open to anyone interested in doing it provided you fulfil some or one of the following criteria: Have completed the Leaving Certificate, and/or You may also be eligible if you have relevant life and work experience, in this case you may need to speak to the tutor and discuss your previous work experience or furnish the tutor with a CV and work references. |
| Career Path | This course leads to an award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study. Students who successfully complete this Major Award can also use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities. |
| Course Code | 6N3325 |
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