Training Today for a Better Tomorrow
Needs Assessment
By: Nwachukwu Chinwe Vivian
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About The Course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Needs Assessment, a critical process used to identify and prioritize needs in communities, organizations, or target populations. Participants will explore various types of needs (felt, expressed, normative, and comparative), understand how to design and conduct assessments, and apply qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Whether used in emergency response, program design, policy development, or organizational improvement, this course equips learners with the tools to make informed, impactful decisions. Emphasis is placed on ethical considerations, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and reporting.
Learning Objectives
By the end this Course, learners should be able to:
Define what a needs assessment is and explain its importance in program design and decision-making.
Differentiate between various types of needs and assessment models.
Design a needs assessment plan tailored to specific contexts or sectors.
Apply appropriate data collection tools, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observation.
Analyze assessment data and identify priority needs.