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Learning Needs Analysis

A pre-training assessment for L&D teams to understand employee skill gaps, learning preferences, and development goals. The AI report identifies priority skill gaps and recommends personalised learning pathways.

12 questionsEstimated 10 minutes4 dimensions
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Assessment dimensions

Each respondent is scored across these dimensions. The AI uses these to identify patterns and generate personalised insights.

Skill Gaps
Learning Style
Motivation
Resources

Questions preview

All 12 questions included in this template. You can customise, reorder, or remove any question after importing.

1

How would you rate your current skill level in your core role competencies?

ScaleSkill Gaps
1 - Significant gaps - I need development in several areasto5 - Very strong - I feel highly competent across the board
2

Which area do you feel is your biggest current skill gap?

Multiple ChoiceSkill Gaps
Technical or specialist skills specific to my role
Communication, presentation, or stakeholder management
Leadership, people management, or team development
Strategic thinking, planning, or commercial awareness
3

How would you rate your digital and technology skills?

ScaleSkill Gaps
1 - Significant gaps - technology is a real challenge for meto5 - Very strong - I am confident with technology and adapt quickly
4

Which learning methods work best for you? (Select the most relevant)

Multiple ChoiceLearning Style
Online self-paced courses and video tutorials
Live workshops, webinars, or classroom training
Coaching, mentoring, or peer learning
Hands-on practice and on-the-job learning
5

How much time per week can you realistically dedicate to learning and development?

Multiple ChoiceResources
Less than 1 hour per week
1 to 2 hours per week
2 to 4 hours per week
More than 4 hours per week
6

What is the most important skill or knowledge area you want to develop in the next 12 months?

Open TextMotivation
Free-text response field
7

What are your career development goals for the next one to two years?

Open TextMotivation
Free-text response field
8

Which format would you most prefer for a major learning experience?

Multiple ChoiceLearning Style
Online self-paced course I can complete on my own schedule
Live interactive workshop with a facilitator and other learners
One-on-one coaching or mentoring over several weeks
Structured on-the-job project with guided learning
9

What are the biggest barriers preventing you from learning and developing at work?

Multiple ChoiceResources
Lack of time - my workload does not allow for learning
Lack of relevant or high-quality learning content
Lack of support or encouragement from my manager
Unclear on what skills I should be developing
10

How effective has previous training or development you have participated in been?

ScaleResources
1 - Not effective - I rarely applied what I learnedto5 - Very effective - training directly improved my performance
11

How supportive is your manager when it comes to your learning and professional development?

ScaleResources
1 - Not supportive - development is not encouragedto5 - Very supportive - they actively create opportunities for me to learn
12

Is there anything else you would like to share about your learning needs, interests, or preferences?

Open Text
Free-text response field

What the AI report covers

Each respondent receives a unique, personalised report. Here is a sample of the topics the AI analyses based on this template.

Priority skill gaps ranked by impact and urgency
Learning style profile and format preferences
Personalised learning pathway recommendations
Barriers to development and how to overcome them
Practical next steps for the individual development plan

Reports are generated by AI (Claude by Anthropic) and tailored to each respondent's specific answers. No two reports are the same.

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