Training Needs Assessment Certificate Reviews
See what training professionals say about Training Industry’s Training Needs Assessment Certificate. These reviews reflect feedback from verified participants who completed the program and shared how it helped them learn how to conduct training needs assessments, identify the right performance solution, use practical assessment tools, and align learning initiatives with business goals.
Average rating: 5 out of 5
Based on: 10 verified reviews
Review source: Reviews.io and participant feedback
Last updated: December 2025
What reviewers mentioned:
- Participants frequently praised the templates, job aids, frameworks, and support materials that could be immediately applied to training needs assessments and training development efforts.
- Reviews consistently highlighted the knowledge, real-world experience, and engaging facilitation styles of instructors such as Dr. Kristal Walker and Laura, who made complex concepts accessible and actionable.
- Learners reported gaining a deeper understanding of needs assessment methodologies and feeling more confident in identifying root causes, analyzing training requests, and making informed decisions.
- Participants valued the breakout discussions, peer insights, practical examples, and real-world scenarios that helped them connect course concepts directly to challenges within their own organizations.
Featured participant reviews:
“The discussion was rich with real-world examples of areas where proper needs assessment helps to differentiate procedural and performance issues with business partners or clients.” — Joanna Forde, verified participant
“My favorite part of the program was the perspective of the assessment. There are four lenses: Organization, Performance, Personal, and Task.” — Judy Ferneau, verified participant
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| Reviewer | Stars | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine McLaughlin | 5 out of 5 | I learned a lot about what a training assessment is. It is not what I thought it was going into the course, but after the course and with all of the training materials, I feel much more confident I can conduct a needs assessment at my organization. | 12/23/2025 |
| Dr. Heather Wherry | 5 out of 5 | This certificate program was outstanding. I really enjoyed the small group and the breakout sessions. Dr. Kristal was an outstanding facilitator. She is very knowledgeable and generous with resources. | 7/25/2025 |
| Shayna Shaffer | 5 out of 5 | I thought this was a great course and Dr Kristal was amazing as a facilitator! I got so many great tips from taking this class, if a learning professional is interested in learning more about how to do a thorough needs assessement, this is the right course for them. Not only did we get great advice and knowledge, we also got a ton of very helpful resources we can use! | 3/3/2025 |
| Jacqueline Adams | 5 out of 5 | I really enjoyed the Training Needs Assessment program. It offered a lot of great resources and job aids that will be very helpful in developing effective training. | 10/14/2024 |
| Sonsuahray Price | 5 out of 5 | Good Day. Dr. Walker’s presentation gave me the marching steps (if you will) to make the next move in my training process. I could apply the information I learned in the course to my decisions on which vendor to visit and what sessions to join. I was able to add to my empowerment journey and I felt very competent that I could enhance my previous work and assess my institution better. The course and the conference helped me “Claim My Power” and use my voice while I am at the table! | 6/13/2024 |
| Jason McClarin | 5 out of 5 | I thought the TNAC program was great. My instructor, Dr. Kristal Walker, was very engaging and thoughtful in her presentation. The information was insightful and presented with good nuggets of extra info sprinkled throughout. She answered all of the questions that were asked of her and made sure that we understood what was presented. I woke at 4am that day and just arrived in right before the first session started and I did not yawn or feel tired throughout, even though I had only 4 hours of sleep. Thanks Again! | 6/7/2024 |
| Steven Miller | 5 out of 5 | Although it only lasts two afternoon, we took an in-depth look at conducting a needs assessment for training requests, covering lenses of analysis, questions to get identify the root of the request, and questions to set yourself up for success in building the right training for the right audience. Laura was a great instructor and a model for how all trainers can run and should be running their trainings. | 2/21/2024 |
| Joanna Forde | 5 out of 5 | The Training Needs Assessment Certificate program was a great experience; sharing insights and experiences with my peers across the industry (and the world) brought perspective to my practice. The discussion was rich with real-world examples of areas where proper needs assessment helps to differentiate procedural and performance issues with business partners or clients. It was reassuring to hear that learning professionals across all spectrums have the same problems during this process. The job aides have become a valuable resource and will help guide me as I grow and evolve as a consultant. | 7/21/2023 |
| Khaled Alsanabani | 5 out of 5 | I like the way of the training program delivery, and I really appreciate the great supportive aids. | 7/20/2023 |
| Judy Ferneau | 5 out of 5 | I greatly appreciated Dr. Walker sharing her work-life experiences. Her stories helped me realize many of us encounter the same scenarios. My favorite part of the program was the perspective of the assessment. There are four lenses: Organization, Performance, Personal, and Task. After looking at use case scenarios for each one and discussing them thoroughly, it was easier to identify which area the training was needed. The course was an eye-opener for me. I recommend it for anyone who has to assess the need for training. | 6/20/2023 |