Master Class on Training Need Assessment Specialist (McTNAS)
The McTNAS program is a certification that trains professionals to conduct strategic, data-based Training Needs Assessments. It emphasizes identifying real performance and skill gaps to ensure training aligns with organizational goals. Over eight modules, participants learn to analyze needs, map competencies, connect diagnostics to KPIs, perform quantitative analysis, and prepare reports to improve organizational performance.
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The Master Class on Training Need Assessment Specialist (McTNAS) program is a professional certification designed to equip participants with the analytical, strategic, and technical competencies required to conduct structured, business-driven Training Needs Assessments (TNA).
In today’s performance-focused organizations, training investments must be justified through measurable impact and strategic alignment. This program enables professionals to move beyond traditional “training requests” and instead identify real performance gaps, competency deficiencies, and strategic capability needs using systematic and evidence-based methodologies.
Through eight structured modules, participants will master macro-level organizational analysis, micro-level individual gap identification, competency mapping, KPI-linked learning diagnostics, quantitative analysis techniques, and executive-level reporting. The program emphasizes practical application, analytical rigor, and business alignment to ensure learning interventions directly support organizational growth and performance excellence.
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By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the theoretical foundations and strategic importance of Training Needs Assessment (TNA).
- Differentiate between performance problems, skill gaps, and training requirements.
- Align TNA initiatives with organizational strategy, KPIs, and business objectives.
- Develop and apply competency frameworks for systematic skill gap analysis.
- Conduct organizational-level (macro) capability assessments.
- Perform individual-level (micro) training need diagnostics using performance data.
- Design and implement effective data collection methodologies for TNA.
- Apply quantitative and analytical techniques to prioritize training needs.
- Develop structured TNA reports and executive dashboards.
- Present data-driven training recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and impact.
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Modules:
M-1: Foundations of Training Needs Assessment (TNA)M-2: Linking TNA to Business Strategy & KPIs
M-3: Competency Framework & Skill Gap Analysis
M-4: Organizational-Level TNA (Macro Analysis)
M-5: Individual-Level TNA (Micro Analysis)
M-6: Data Collection & Data Analysis Tools & Methodologies
M-7: Quantitative & Analytical Techniques in TNA
M-8: Designing TNA Reports & Executive Presentation
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Upon successful completion of the McTNAS certification, participants will be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive Training Needs Assessments at organizational and individual levels.
- Translate strategic business goals into measurable learning requirements.
- Build and apply competency-based skill gap analysis models.
- Use structured data collection tools such as surveys, interviews, observation checklists, and analytics dashboards.
- Apply quantitative scoring, prioritization matrices, and weighted analysis models.
- Design KPI-linked training intervention recommendations.
- Prepare professional, executive-ready TNA reports and presentations.
- Improve ROI of training investments through evidence-based decision-making.
This program is Validated and Quality Assured by the World Academy for Research & Development.
This program is organized by the Academy of Professionals Malaysia (APM).
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Features:
- Duration: 02 Days
- Time: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Malaysian Time)
- Date: 01st & 02nd Sept, 2026
- Mode of Learning: Virtual Class (Via Zoom)
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- Post Completion:
- Electronic Certificate
- Post Completion:
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- Strategic Learning Alignment
- Ability to align training needs assessment with organizational strategy, business goals, and KPI frameworks to ensure learning initiatives drive measurable impact.
- Performance Gap Diagnosis
- Capability to distinguish between root performance issues and training gaps, ensuring that learning interventions address the correct problems.
- Organizational Capability Analysis
- Competence in conducting macro-level TNA, including workforce capability audits, structural analysis, and strategic workforce planning alignment.
- Individual Development Diagnostics
- Skill in analyzing individual performance data, appraisal reports, and behavioral assessments to determine precise development needs.
- Data Collection & Research Methodology
- Ability to design structured surveys, interviews, observation tools, and focus group instruments to collect reliable TNA data.
- Training Prioritization & Resource Optimization
- Ability to prioritize training interventions based on risk, ROI, business urgency, and capability gaps.
- Executive Reporting & Communication
- Skill in preparing structured TNA reports, visual dashboards, and persuasive executive presentations.
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Competence in using data and analysis to recommend training strategies that maximize organizational return on learning investment.
- Strategic Learning Alignment
HRDC Provider Approved
RM: 1500.00
RM 2000.00
Start Date
2026-09-01
Total Hours
12 Hours
Course Type
Virtual Training (VILT)
Mode of Learning
Online Zoom
Schedule