Learning Needs Analysis

Identify the learning needs of the learners’ workplace, department or division in accordance to the Learning Needs Analysis framework

Type

Domain

Competency Area

Education for Healthcare Professions

Levels

Interpret and apply learning needs analysis framework to identify the learning needs

Analyse training and learning needs of learners

Identify possible barriers to training and learning of learners, including general attitude, motivation to learn and availability of resources

Provide feedback on the learning needs analysis framework

Educate users on the use of the learning needs analysis framework

Align required competencies of staff to available training programmes

Determine the suitability of training identified to achieve intended outcomes

Identify learners’ attitudes toward training and development

Lead the development and implementation of the learning needs analysis framework

Collaborate with human resource department on the learning needs analysis to inform training plans at organisational level

Review the Learning Needs Analysis framework with key stakeholders

Educate educators on the use of the learning needs analysis framework

Develop competency models with reference to the identified organisational, individual and task analysis data

Guide the decision making process with reference to the outcomes of the learning needs analysis on the required training and development of the learners

Perform service gap analysis to determine training needs of staff

Develop the learning needs analysis framework against best practice standards, organisational and departmental needs and constraints

Apply latest learning strategies, techniques and technologies to improve the organisation's learning strategy and framework

Align required competencies of staff to available training programmes

Determine the suitability of training identified to achieve intended outcomes

Develop supervisory frameworks to enable supervisors to identify learning needs of direct reports independently

Identify and secure resources required for training

Secure resources, including budget for strategic human capital development

Set direction and drive the development of the learning needs analysis framework in alignment with the organisation’s strategic direction

Endorse training and learning developmental plans and policies

Review the learning needs analysis framework against national and international best practices

Review internal and external organisational trends and implement framework changes

Direct a culture of lifelong learning and skills mastery

Develop effective relationships with third party learning partners and organisations

Leverage professional networks to seek national or international training opportunities