{"id":31577,"date":"2025-11-14T14:06:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T19:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learningguild.com\/?p=31577"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:58:39","slug":"training-needs-analysis-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learningguild.com\/publications\/training-needs-analysis-template","title":{"rendered":"Training Needs Analysis Template"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A practical framework for identifying skill gaps and aligning training with business goals This Training Needs Analysis Template helps you identify skill gaps across your organization and align learning priorities with strategic goals \u2014 step by step. 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