Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Awareness

Training Needs Analysis (TNA) plays a critical role in ensuring that training decisions are targeted, evidence-based, and aligned with real workplace needs. However, in many organisations, training is often prescribed too quickly—without fully understanding the underlying performance issues.

This TNA Awareness learning series is designed to help staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), and HR professionals build a clear understanding of what TNA is, why it matters, and how it supports better decision-making in learning and development.

Through a series of short, mobile-friendly microlearning units, learners will explore the fundamentals of Training Needs Analysis, examine common workplace performance challenges, and understand how practitioners identify performance gaps, gather relevant evidence, and make sense of data before deciding on solutions. The series also introduces key concepts such as analysing at organisational, task, and person levels, using multiple data sources, and structuring insights clearly for decision-makers.

This learning series focuses on building awareness and critical thinking, rather than teaching tools or templates in detail. It is ideal for learners who want to understand the thinking behind effective TNA before moving on to more in-depth application.