QQI Training Needs Identification and Design

QQI Level 6 Training Needs Identification and Design (6N3325)

Learners have 10 weeks to work at their own pace and can start at any time of year

Accredited
Qualification on the NFQ (Ireland).

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eLearning course with Tutor Support.

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QQI Training Needs Identification and Design

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Course Details

This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to run, manage and deliver effective training programmes. The course covers the following: (1) Training and Development, (2) The Learning Process, (3) Training Needs Analysis, (4) Training Plan Design.

View a detailed list of the learning outcomes for this course on our learning outcomes page.

How you will learn

By enrolling on this course, you’ll receive 24/7 access to the eLearning platform for the full duration of your studies. This includes a detailed course manual, engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and dedicated one-to-one tutor support via a messaging system. You’ll also have access to the CMIT Digital Library, providing a wealth of additional resources.

The course materials for this QQI-certified programme are clearly structured and easy to follow. You can conveniently upload your assessments online and receive feedback through the eLearning platform. You will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on each assessment you submit. The CMIT eLearning platform is accessible from any internet-connected computer, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.

Who should complete this course?
  • Experienced Trainers and Consultants: Ideal for professionals already engaged in training and consultancy who wish to formalise their skills with a nationally recognised qualification. This course provides an in-depth understanding of training needs analysis, design, and evaluation, enhancing the skills of seasoned trainers. Offers insights into adult learning principles, motivation theories, and effective training delivery styles, vital for consultants to create impactful training sessions​​​​​​.
  • Human Resources Professionals: HR professionals involved in employee training and development would significantly benefit from this course. It covers key aspects such as the learning process, training needs analysis, and training plan design, essential for HR roles focused on enhancing workforce skills and knowledge. Understanding of instructional design and evaluation models will empower HR personnel to develop and assess training programs effectively​​.
  • Organisational Development Specialists: This course is suitable for those involved in organisational development and change management, where training is a key component. Skills in training needs analysis and training program design will help in aligning employee skills with organisational goals and strategies. The course content on organisational analysis and the impact of organisational mission and values on training is particularly relevant​​.
  • Educational Coordinators and Academic Staff: Educational coordinators or academic staff in schools, colleges, and other educational institutions would find this course beneficial. It provides insights into the psychology of learning, learning styles, and barriers to effective training, crucial for educational settings. Knowledge of diverse training delivery methods, including online and face-to-face, is valuable in the current educational landscape​​.
  • Corporate Training Managers and Instructional Designers: Ideal for those responsible for corporate training and instructional design. The course covers training evaluation techniques, including Kirkpatrick’s model, enabling managers to measure the impact of training on employee performance and organisational results. Skills in training delivery and facilitation are crucial for instructional designers in creating engaging and effective training content​​.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate.
  • Learners will be required to complete a Training Needs Analysis and Training Plan as part of the assessment for this course. Learners must be either working or have access to an organisation where they can complete this (this can be on a voluntary basis).
  • As this NFQ level 6 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course.
  • A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
  • Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

 

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Units in this course are as follows:
Unit 1. Training and Development
  • Key concepts in training and development
  • Roles in training and development
  • Factors that influence the need for training and development
  • Impact of organisation mission, values, and strategy on training
Unit 2. The learning process
  • The psychology of learning
  • Adult learning theories
  • Motivation theory
  • Instructional system design
  • Barriers to effective training
Unit 3. Training needs analysis
  • Training needs analysis
  • Organisation analysis
  • Job analysis
  • Task analysis
  • Skills audit
  • Learning outcomes
  • Objective mapping
Unit 4. Training plan design
  • Training plan design
  • Mode of delivery
  • Schemes of work and lesson plans
  • Training aids
  • Assessment
Assessment
  • The course is assessed through completion of an assignment worth 40% and a project worth 60%.
  • An assignment is a task or set of tasks completed by a learner to demonstrate understanding of specific learning outcomes. A project is a structured task that requires planning, research, and problem-solving to produce a final product or solution.
  • Assessments are submitted online via the eLearning site. They are reviewed by the course tutor and feedback is provided to learners within 5 working days. Learners are only permitted to submit one assessment at a time and must receive feedback on one assessment before submitting the next. All work submitted must be the learners own work.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
Accreditation
  • Following successful completion you will receive an award in Training Needs Identification and Design (6N3325). This component is worth 15 credits.
  • This is the most up to date programme on this topic and it has been developed based on learning outcomes which are approved by QQI.
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. More information can be found on the Accreditation Details page.

 

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April 15, 2025

I found this course excellent and also the support offered was fantastic. The assignments were also applicable to my daily work.

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March 20, 2025

Excellent course well presented

Student February 2025

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March 20, 2025

Good overall.

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March 20, 2025

yes I enjoyed it and found it very helpful

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March 20, 2025

Thoroughly enjoyable, great tutor!

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December 19, 2024

As an online student, I appreciated the convenience of studying on my own schedule. The course was well organised and had a clear structure. Having the assessment quizzes at the end of each module was a great idea, to measure what I had learned. The content was engaging and I enjoyed the variety of resources; videos, reading materials and quizzes to enhance my understanding. The assessment feedback was excellent. My tutor Claire, always provided feedback within the 5 day timeline.

Student December 2024

Thanks to Clodagh for all her help and understanding. I really appreciate it.

October 21, 2024

Thanks to Clodagh for all her help and understanding. I really appreciate it.

Student October 2024
Verified

Excellent course.

October 7, 2024

Excellent course.

Student October 2024
Verified

The tutor Clodagh was excellent, very knowledgeable about the topic and very helpful when asked questions. She was very approachable and put me at ease through the module.

September 2, 2024

The tutor Clodagh was excellent, very knowledgeable about the topic and very helpful when asked questions. She was very approachable and put me at ease through the module.

Student September 2024
Verified

Enjoyable Course, Thank You!

August 28, 2024

Enjoyable Course, Thank You!

Student August 2024
Verified

I researched a lot of different providers, CMIT has the best selection of other courses that i may do after this one. (i like to stick with the one provider if i can) But i always received a response if i emailed and an answer if i rang. that is very important to me. Of course the responses to the calls and emails was the most important. Everybody ive spoken to so far were very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

May 27, 2024

I researched a lot of different providers, CMIT has the best selection of other courses that i may do after this one. (i like to stick with the one provider if i can) But i always received a response if i emailed and an answer if i rang. that is very important to me. Of course the responses to the calls and emails was the most important. Everybody ive spoken to so far were very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

Student May 2024
Verified

I loved it.

April 4, 2024

I loved it.

Student April 2024
Verified

The course material is very focused and easy to understand. The resources and templates are great. The timeframe for course completion is also very flexible, it doesn't feel pressurized.

March 12, 2024

The course material is very focused and easy to understand. The resources and templates are great. The timeframe for course completion is also very flexible, it doesn’t feel pressurized.

Student March 2024
Verified

Great course, when i first started it I was going to give up as I felt it was way over my head.The Tutor asked me to keep going.I kept going and the tutor assured me that I would be okay and felt that I had the ability to complete the course.I am glad that I did not give up.I have just completed it and am happy that I did not give up.It really pushed me out of my comfort zone.

March 1, 2024

Great course, when i first started it I was going to give up as I felt it was way over my head.The Tutor asked me to keep going.I kept going and the tutor assured me that I would be okay and felt that I had the ability to complete the course.I am glad that I did not give up.I have just completed it and am happy that I did not give up.It really pushed me out of my comfort zone.

Student February 2024
Verified

The course is very accessible. Logging in, accessing and engaging with the material, and submitting assessments, is straightforward. The learning resources are very useful and provide a good overview of each topic.

January 22, 2024

The course is very accessible. Logging in, accessing and engaging with the material, and submitting assessments, is straightforward. The learning resources are very useful and provide a good overview of each topic.

Student January 2024
Verified

Loved it! The support and information provided throughout my course was excellent.

January 15, 2024

Loved it! The support and information provided throughout my course was excellent.

Student January 2024
Verified

The content was perfect for the level.

December 7, 2023

The content was perfect for the level.

Student December 2023
Verified

Overall, I'm happy with the course and enjoyed the material.

November 20, 2023

Overall, I’m happy with the course and enjoyed the material.

Student November 2023
Verified

I am enjoying the course so far. It has a lot of detail and information included and is well presented for an online course.

November 20, 2023

I am enjoying the course so far. It has a lot of detail and information included and is well presented for an online course.

Student November 2023
Verified

Course was very helpful and I will consider CMIT strongly when doing future courses.

October 31, 2023

Course was very helpful and I will consider CMIT strongly when doing future courses.

Student October 2023
Verified

Very straightforward, explained very well by tutor, no complaints. Thanks

October 10, 2023

Very straightforward, explained very well by tutor, no complaints. Thanks

Student October 2023
Verified

Excellent, quick pace and online material was excellent.

October 9, 2023

Excellent, quick pace and online material was excellent.

Student October 2023
Verified

Great course loved it all the way, Our tutor Clodagh is such an amazing tutor, had lots of help from her , always ready to help every time. We need more people like her in this industry. It makes it easier for learners to enjoy their course.

October 9, 2023

Great course loved it all the way, Our tutor Clodagh is such an amazing tutor, had lots of help from her , always ready to help every time. We need more people like her in this industry. It makes it easier for learners to enjoy their course.

Student October 2023
Verified

Great Course and Clodagh the tutor was very helpful

October 3, 2023

Great Course and Clodagh the tutor was very helpful

Student October 2023
Verified

I really enjoyed this course. I found the theory very interesting and the assessments were an excellent way to enhance the learning process. Overall I would highly recommend.

October 3, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. I found the theory very interesting and the assessments were an excellent way to enhance the learning process. Overall I would highly recommend.

Student October 2023
Verified

Very good, comprehensive course. Lots covered and very relevant to my job. The Assessments were an excellent way of tying together all the various modules.

September 27, 2023

Very good, comprehensive course. Lots covered and very relevant to my job. The Assessments were an excellent way of tying together all the various modules.

Student September 2023
Verified

Very interesting, and the training manuals are exceptionally well laid out.

September 21, 2023

Very interesting, and the training manuals are exceptionally well laid out.

Student September 2023
Verified

Clodagh is a very good tutor, she uses very relatable examples and this makes it easy to follow the course

September 12, 2023

Clodagh is a very good tutor, she uses very relatable examples and this makes it easy to follow the course

Student September 2023
Verified

Clodagh and Claire were very helpful and lovely to deal with. They are two excellent tutors and it was a pleasure to learn from them :)

August 21, 2023

Clodagh and Claire were very helpful and lovely to deal with. They are two excellent tutors and it was a pleasure to learn from them 🙂

Student August 2023
Verified

The course content is comprehensive.

July 17, 2023

The course content is comprehensive.

Student July 2023
Verified

The course is very interesting and moves along quickly which is especially good for the online learners. Support is readily available to all students. Tutor and course admin are all approachable. Help was readily available when I needed it. The course manual, content and slides are all clearly lined out.

July 4, 2023

The course is very interesting and moves along quickly which is especially good for the online learners. Support is readily available to all students. Tutor and course admin are all approachable. Help was readily available when I needed it. The course manual, content and slides are all clearly lined out.

Student July 2023
Verified

Having looked at various courses and college CMIT was the bit fit for what I was looking for. The self study / online approach with support of tutor along with the helpful attitude of staff from the outset has made it a great choice. Looking forward to studying additional courses with CMIT.

May 17, 2023

Having looked at various courses and college CMIT was the bit fit for what I was looking for. The self study / online approach with support of tutor along with the helpful attitude of staff from the outset has made it a great choice. Looking forward to studying additional courses with CMIT.

Student May 2023
Verified

This was an excellent course, I learnt a lot of valuable information that will help my business as it grows

May 15, 2023

This was an excellent course, I learnt a lot of valuable information that will help my business as it grows

Student May 2023
Verified

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and look forward to completing the second part of this qualification.

May 15, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and look forward to completing the second part of this qualification.

Student May 2023
Verified

I enjoyed the course and Claire the tutor was very helpful and encouraging throughout.

March 14, 2023

I enjoyed the course and Claire the tutor was very helpful and encouraging throughout.

Student March 2023
Verified

Well structured course. Great attention to detail.

March 8, 2023

Well structured course. Great attention to detail.

Student March 2023
Verified

It's presented very well.

November 9, 2022

It’s presented very well.

Student November 2022
Verified

I like that the course work book and video slides work together and can link well while studying.

October 24, 2022

I like that the course work book and video slides work together and can link well while studying.

Student October 2022
Verified

Very well laid out course, easy to follow and understand.

July 1, 2022

Very well laid out course, easy to follow and understand.

Student July 2022
Verified

This was a good course - it was challenging but worth the effort.

May 17, 2022

This was a good course – it was challenging but worth the effort.

Student May 2022
Verified

Course is very interesting and makes sense when relating to my organisation and industry.

May 16, 2022

Course is very interesting and makes sense when relating to my organisation and industry.

Student May 2022
Verified

My tutor Claire was very clear in her communications, thank you.

May 4, 2022

My tutor Claire was very clear in her communications, thank you.

Student May 2022
Verified

Overall the course was well structured. Course notes were excellent. My tutor Claire Fannin was very professional, helpful & prompt with her correspondence & feedback.

March 24, 2022

Overall the course was well structured. Course notes were excellent. My tutor Claire Fannin was very professional, helpful & prompt with her correspondence & feedback.

Student March 2022
Verified

Excellent course , learnt a lot of new material.Claire the tutor was very helpful with encouragement and knowledge throughout the course.

March 11, 2022

Excellent course , learnt a lot of new material.Claire the tutor was very helpful with encouragement and knowledge throughout the course.

peter student feb. 2022
Verified

It seemed daunting at first but when I got into the course it went fine. The tutor was always on hand with good advice and feedback which encouraged me also.

February 18, 2022

It seemed daunting at first but when I got into the course it went fine. The tutor was always on hand with good advice and feedback which encouraged me also.

Student February 2022
Verified

Very good and enjoyable course.

February 17, 2022

Very good and enjoyable course.

Student February 2022
Verified

The course content is very interesting, very friendly helpful tutors.

February 2, 2022

The course content is very interesting, very friendly helpful tutors.

Student January 2022
Verified

The training material doesn't match where it should be when it comes to assessments, i.e Training material for Assessment 3 is in module 2. Also, on the website it states the course can be accessed whenever, not making it clear enrollment/a timer starts once you register - I assumed the timer starts after first access,"

December 21, 2021

The training material doesn’t match where it should be when it comes to assessments, i.e Training material for Assessment 3 is in module 2.

Also, on the website it states the course can be accessed whenever, not making it clear enrollment/a timer starts once you register – I assumed the timer starts after first access,”

Student November 2021
Verified

The training material doesn't match where it should be when it comes to assessments, i.e Training material for Assessment 3 is in module 2. Also, on the website it states the course can be accessed whenever, not making it clear enrollment/a timer starts once you register - I assumed the timer starts after first access,"

December 21, 2021

The training material doesn’t match where it should be when it comes to assessments, i.e Training material for Assessment 3 is in module 2.

Also, on the website it states the course can be accessed whenever, not making it clear enrollment/a timer starts once you register – I assumed the timer starts after first access,”

Student November 2021
Verified

Very beneficial course for anyone who is responsible for training others or who has been given the responsibility to take on a training role in their organisation.

October 18, 2021

Very beneficial course for anyone who is responsible for training others or who has been given the responsibility to take on a training role in their organisation.

Student October 2021
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