The main purpose of evaluating a training program is to gain knowledge about whether it has achieved or failed its objectives. Analysing the training event by using appropriate evaluation tools can improve the outcome of future trainings to a considerable extend.

What is training evaluation?

Training program evaluation is the regular analysis of how efficient and effective training programs are. It involves feedback from learners, comparing their job performance before and after the program, accomplishing the company's strategic priorities, and much more.

How can training be evaluated?

Feedback forms are the most common way to gauge participant reactions to training. The second stage is to gauge what the participants learned from the training. Most commonly, short quizzes or practical tests are used to assess this; one before the training, and one afterward.