Instructional Design: Needs Analysis

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Course Description

Overview

Learn how to conduct a needs analysis that will inform your instructional design process.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome
What to know before watching this course
Understanding the importance of needs analysis

1. Setting Clear Goals

Communicating with project sponsors
Setting project objectives
Identifying the target audience
Establishing project constraints

2. Gathering Data

Introduction to data collection
Selecting data sources
Conducting performance observations
Reviewing materials
Facilitating focus groups and interviews
Designing effective surveys

3. Analyzing Data

Introduction to data analysis
Understanding data-analysis techniques
Evaluating performance gaps
Identifying participant needs
Determining whether training will solve the problem
Defining learning outcomes

4. Next Steps

Presenting results to project sponsors
Connecting good analysis to good training
Additional resources and references

Taught by

Jeff Toister

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