Select or create an organization for the authentic assessment. In this first assignment, you will begin to develop a training needs analysis (Assignment ) for your chosen organization.

For this assignment, you will work on items 1-5 only.

Save a copy for your records, you will need to complete steps 6-8 in the next assignment.

1. Provide information about the organization and its needs regarding the training issue.

2. Determine the group or individuals who will receive the training.

3. Identify the training issue.

4. Provide a training needs assessment questionnaire.

5. Explain how the questionnaire will be utilized and will lead to the development of training outcomes/learning objectives within your written report

• This assignment requires you to analyze also answering specific questions.
The expectations are:

o Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the organization and its background/history/culture.

o Provides specific information on the target training group.

o Demonstrates a deep understanding of training issue; includes detailed information on required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

o Gives specific details on how training will resolve the problem.

o Written section within the report explaining how the questionnaire will be utilized and how it will lead to the development of training outcomes/learning objectives.

o Includes a questionnaire with open-ended questions that will generate information to determine training needs; addresses correct group of participants.

o APA format is used throughout the paper.

o Proper spelling, grammar and sentence structure.

o Uses a variety of sources to support, extend, and inform, but not substitute own development of idea. Paper and sources are

properly cited in APA format. Cover page included.