Find the Gaps
Before You Build
Your Training Programme.
We assess your current training provision, identify competency gaps, and deliver a roadmap for development. Know exactly what to build and why.
Learning Needs Analysis
Why start with an analysis?
Most organisations spend thousands on training that does not address the real competency gaps. A structured learning needs analysis identifies exactly what training is needed, who needs it, and why it matters.
Without analysis
Training budgets spent on generic courses that do not fit
Critical competency gaps remain unidentified
No clear link between training and business outcomes
Difficulty proving ROI to senior leadership
Workers repeat training they already know
Compliance risks from missing mandatory training
With analysis
Invest only in training that closes real gaps
Prioritize high-risk, high-impact competencies first
Build a clear roadmap aligned to business goals
Present data-driven business cases for budget approval
Target training precisely to roles and experience levels
Demonstrate compliance and audit-readiness
40%
Average training spend saved by eliminating unnecessary courses
3x
Higher completion rates when training is relevant and targeted
6-8 weeks
From initial brief to actionable development roadmap
85%
Of clients approve budget increases after seeing analysis data
Common challenges we solve
Construction organisations typically face these training planning obstacles. We turn them into actionable insights.
CHALLENGE
Scattered training provision
OUR APPROACH
We map your entire training ecosystem: internal courses, third-party providers, on-the-job training, and identify overlaps and gaps.
CHALLENGE
Unclear compliance obligations
OUR APPROACH
We audit against CDM 2015, LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, ISO 45001, and CITB standards to confirm what is legally required versus nice-to-have.
CHALLENGE
No training budget justification
OUR APPROACH
We build ROI models linking training investment to incident reduction, productivity gains, and compliance cost avoidance.
CHALLENGE
Skills gaps reported anecdotally
OUR APPROACH
We quantify gaps through competency assessments, manager interviews, and incident data analysis to move from opinion to evidence.
What we analyze
We review your entire training ecosystem to identify what is working, what is not, and where the biggest opportunities lie.
Current training materials and delivery methods
Competency frameworks and role profiles
Compliance requirements (CDM, LOLER, PUWER, etc.)
Incident and near-miss data
Audit findings and improvement notices
Skills gaps reported by site managers
Apprenticeship and upskilling programmes
Third-party training provider performance
LMS usage and completion rates
Industry benchmarks and best practice
Typical deliverables
Gap Analysis Report
What you have vs what you need
Competency Matrix
Mapped to roles and responsibilities
Compliance Audit
Regulatory and standard alignment
Development Roadmap
Prioritized plan with timelines
ROI Forecast
Business case and cost-benefit
Supplier Recommendations
Build, buy, or partner options
Our analysis process
Completed in 4-6 weeks, depending on organization size. Minimal disruption to your operations.
01
Kick-off & Scoping
1 week
We meet key stakeholders, review existing documentation, and agree the scope and timeline.
WHAT WE DO
Stakeholder interviews with L&D, H&S, operations leads
Review existing training catalogue and materials
Access to LMS data and completion records
Agree analysis scope, timeline, and success criteria
02
Data Gathering
2-3 weeks
Interviews, surveys, document review, LMS data analysis, and benchmarking research.
WHAT WE DO
Site manager and supervisor interviews
Worker focus groups and competency surveys
Incident, near-miss, and audit data review
Industry benchmark research (CITB, HSE, peers)
03
Analysis & Modelling
1-2 weeks
We map competencies, identify gaps, prioritize risks, and model ROI scenarios.
WHAT WE DO
Competency framework mapping to roles
Gap analysis: current vs required provision
Risk prioritization matrix
ROI forecasting for training interventions
04
Report & Workshop
1 week
We present findings, facilitate a roadmap workshop, and hand over the final report.
WHAT WE DO
Executive summary presentation
Detailed gap analysis report with evidence
Facilitated roadmap planning workshop
Final deliverables with actionable recommendations
Ready to assess your training?
Book a scoping call and we will talk through the analysis process, timelines, and pricing.
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