A STUDY ON TRAINING NEED ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Training Need Analysis (TNA) is a systematic process of identifying the gap between existing employee competencies and the competencies required for effective job performance, forming the cornerstone of any structured Training and Development (T&D) programme. This study investigates the process, effectiveness, and challenges of Training Need Analysis and Development within Indian organizations, with particular reference to mid-sized and large enterprises. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 100 employees and 20 HR managers across five organizations representing IT, manufacturing, healthcare, banking, and retail sectors. Secondary data were sourced from organizational training reports, HR journals, and published academic literature. The study identifies skill gap measurement, organizational goal alignment, employee participation, and post-training evaluation as the four critical determinants of TNA effectiveness. Findings reveal that organizations conducting systematic multi-level TNA achieve significantly higher training effectiveness scores than those following ad hoc or single-source training needs identification approaches. Suggestions are provided for integrating digital TNA platforms, competency mapping frameworks, and Kirkpatrick-based evaluation systems into organizational learning ecosystems.