A Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Pre-approved Training Course
Mastering the Training Cycle
Training Needs Analysis, Evaluation and Assessment
Course Overview
This practical training course provides the latest thinking, methods and tools to be able to complete two of the most important areas of training – Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Evaluation. It will also show those attending how to demonstrate the added value of training activities. These are the two areas that will really make a difference to any training function in linking training more directly to the needs and outcomes of the organization.
In this GLOMACS training course on Mastering the Training Cycle, participants will:
- Learn more about TNA in the context of what the organization requires from training
- Understand the need for data to inform the need for, and outcomes from, training
- Learn how to measure the value derived from training
- Be able to show training costs and calculate the Return on Investment
Training Outline
DAY 1: The Modern Approach to Training Needs Analysis
- What does an organization want from training?
- How is HR responding?
- Linking Training more overtly to the Organizational Strategy and Business Plan
- Analysing your Customer Base – The Four Quadrant Model
- Quadrant One: Organizational needs - How much of the process is governed by TNA?
- Using Competency Frameworks
- Making Competency Frameworks more Line Manager Friendly
- When is an employee competent – When is enough enough?
DAY 2: Quadrant Two: Department Needs & Quadrant Three: Team Needs
- Quadrant Two: Departments
- The Specific Requirement Departments Have
- The Need for Data in Assessing Departmental TNA
- Understanding the Technical Ladder and Its Implications for Training and Development
- How the leadership pipeline differs?
- Quadrant Three: TNA for teams
- Tools for Analyzing Team Training Needs
DAY 3: Quadrant Four: Individual Needs / The First Steps in Evaluation – Understanding Unit Costs
- Quadrant Four: Individual Needs
- The 70 / 20 / 10 Model of Training and Development
- Ways to Train other than Attending a Training Course
- The Role of Training in Curating Material to Support Knowledge Transfer and Developing Organizational Knowledge
- Embedding the Wider Notion of Development – The need for personal development plans
- Understanding Unit Costs – The start point for evaluating training
DAY 4: Mastering the Evaluation Process
- Validation vs. Evaluation – What is the difference?
- Improving the Usefulness of the Validation Form / The End of Course Questionnaire
- Evaluation Models Explained
- The Return on Investment Formula – explaining what is then required
- Embedding Evaluation into the Training Cycle and How to do it
- Practical Tips in Evaluating Training
DAY 5: Practical Examples of Evaluation – Your Chance to Master the Techniques
- Evaluating the Cost of Alternative Forms of Training, Competency Improvement, Delegate Own Examples
- Accountability of Training Department to Guarantee and Produce Results – The Competencies Required
- Should all training be subject to Evaluation?
- Summary of Main Themes Discussed
- Delegates’ Action Planning
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Re-Certification credits from HR Certification Institute (HRCI), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to hold the Approved Provider status with HR Certification Institute (HRCI®), an internationally recognized certifying organization for the human resource profession. This partnership grants us the ability to provide pre-approved HR Courses which qualify for re-certification credit of HR Professionals.
HR Certification Institute's® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that GLOMACS meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®."
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
What do you need to learn next?
Check our list of courses or let us customize a course for you.
View courses
