Training need assessment is the initial step of developing training packages for the effective delivery of the same, where the needs of clients are identified and prioritized for the development of the packages.
Training needs assessment further assists in developing new training modules or packages while making them more relevant and practical. For the development of new training modules or packages, the appropriate topic of the training is identified as per the result of the training need assessment; a list is created and then prioritized. It is equally ensured that the existing issues and problems assessed during training need assessment are well addressed in the newly developed modules or packages.

ENPHO Training Centre conducts training need assessment on the basis of:

Surveys:

Various surveys are conducted for identifying the training needs and with the findings from thus conducted surveys, the real need for the training is assessed. Through the survey, training needs on the related topics are sorted, along with the main contents for particular training. Different tools and techniques are used for conducting a survey, from sending emails with questionnaires, to phone conversations or in-person surveys.

Consultation with stakeholders:

Consultation meetings are conducted with implementing organizations and forums/ clusters to assess the training needs of the client /organizations. The detailed information required for the training assessment is carried out through these meetings as all related stakeholders are requested to participate, for the overall perspective on the training needs.