Enterprise training in western countries originated in the early 20th century. Many enterprises attach great importance to staff training when developing human resources. As far as the development of enterprise training in China is concerned, theoretical research started late.

Few companies base the training content on the overall development of the enterprise and meet the needs of employees' career development, which can neither adapt to organizational development nor meet the needs of employees' individual development.

McGehee and Thayer first put forward the concept of training demand analysis in 196 1, which refers to the study of training objects, training intentions, training contents, training implementation and their relationships.

The research significance of training demand analysis;

Successful training demand analysis means that enterprises have a clear assessment of future development costs and formed a more scientific cost view. Under reasonable planning, the training risk is small and the performance return is high.

Successful training demand analysis enhances the adaptability of enterprises, and forward-looking training such as internal organization adjustment, introduction of advanced technology and management experience enhances the ability of enterprises to resist external risks.

Successful training demand analysis is the key factor for the smooth progress and promotion of the training process. To meet the needs of enterprises and training objects, the smooth organization and implementation of training can be guaranteed, and the realization of established training objectives can not be separated from scientific and reasonable demand analysis.