This online self-guided course introduces coastal management professionals to needs assessments and how to conduct one. By systematically assessing target audience needs, coastal programs can determine a focus and direction and make better-informed decisions about program or project objectives.

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to

• Understand where needs assessments fit in the project development process
• Describe the basic steps in conducting needs assessments
• Develop a basic understanding of how to get meaningful feedback from assessment instruments such as surveys and questionnaires

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Contact Information

For additional course or individual registration information, e-mail csc.training.request@noaa.gov.

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