A Needs Assessment Is Not a Needs Analysis

They are two different steps to take before determining a learning solution.

The terms "needs assessment" and "needs analysis" are among the most commonly used in the talent development profession. Some TD practitioners use them interchangeably; however, a needs assessment and a needs analysis are different activities. A needs assessment comes before a needs analysis: Instructional designers identify business needs and prioritize them through a needs assessment and then analy