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Which of the following best describes a training needs gap in the context of identifying training needs?

A training needs gap is the difference between the skills, knowledge and competence an employee currently has and those required to perform the job effectively. Training aims to close this gap, so identifying it comes before designing any learning programme.

  1. AThe difference between the skills an employee currently has and the skills required to perform the job effectivelyCorrect
  2. BThe difference between the training budget and the actual cost of training delivered
  3. CThe time between an employee joining the organisation and completing induction
  4. DThe difference between the number of staff and the number of vacancies

Explanation

A training need arises where there is a gap between the competence required for a job (or future job) and the competence actually possessed. The other options relate to budgets, induction timing or staffing levels, none of which define a training gap.

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