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UNIT 1

TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR THE WORKFORCE

Table 1
Activity 1 Top-down vs. bottom-up training needs analysis

comparison
PLANNING A TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS

Top-down approach Bottom-up approach

STEP 1
Observe table 1 and record the main differences between the
approaches presented.
Managers, HR, Training departments Feedback and content iteration (repeat as
identify goals needed)
Step 2
Download the following case study on training needs analysis design
How to conduct a TNA: Guideline for the practical planning and
Managers, HR, Training departments
implementation of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) perform gap analysis Team members create content
https://programme.worldwaterweek.org/Content/ProposalReso
urces/PDF/2018/pdf-2018-8111-2-
VTW%20Guideline_How%20to%20conduct%20a%20TNA_web.pd Managers, HR, Training departments Managers, HR, Training departments
f access training options approve needs and assign course creators

Step 3
Managers, HR, Training departments make
Do a transversal first reading of the main objectives of this unit, and try recommendations Team members cote for training needs
to understand what type of approach it is being used. Dou think it is a
top-down or bottom-up approach? Create notes, and justify your answer.

Managers, HR, Training departments
execute and design training materials Team members indicate training needs

Source: https://360learning.com/blog/training-needs-analysis/