The primary purpose of a training needs assessment is to identify the:

The correct answer is C. Specific problems within an organization. A training needs assessment is used to identify gaps between current performance and desired outcomes. This analysis reveals underlying organizational issues that training may help resolve, such as performance deficits, compliance gaps, or skill shortages. Extract from…

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AAnticipated duration of a program
BMaterials to be used in a program
CSpecific problems within an organization
DTargeted audience within an organization

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A training needs assessment is used to identify gaps between current performance and desired outcomes. This analysis reveals underlying organizational issues that training may help resolve, such as performance deficits, compliance gaps, or skill shortages. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Learning and Development): SPHR-level HR is expected to "analyze organizational performance problems to determine whether training is a viable solution. "The goal is root cause identification, not just content creation or audience targeting.

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