Staff at all levels, are responsible for identifying and prioritising the Learning and Development needs of their Service Area(s) and the professional development goals of individuals and teams – ensuring these are aligned with their organisational priorities and the health needs of the population they serve.
Learning Needs Analysis Guide & Tool
The Regional Learning Needs Analysis Guide offers guidance, context and a framework for carrying out an effective Learning Needs Analysis that aligns with strategic policy, workforce planning, and service needs.
The Learning Needs Analysis Tool is a practical resource designed to help managers at all levels, to capture, organise, and prioritise their learning needs in a consistent and structured way.
These resources will support the development of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours aligned to Levels of Practice 2–9 for nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers.
Learning Needs Analysis Guide
Learning Needs Analysis Tool
These documents will be available on the NIPEC website in late December 2025.