Identifying Training Needs and Evaluating Training
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Program Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: - Use appropriate methods to identify training needs.
- Analyze and sort the data as a result of a Training Needs Analysis.
- Define the various evaluation levels and write instructional learning objectives linked to each level.
- Select appropriate data collection methods for each of the evaluation levels.
- List ways to improve transfer of skills from the workshop to the workplace.
- Calculate training programs costs and calculate their return on investment.
This Program is designed for: Training directors and managers, as well as training and development specialists and coordinators. Needs assessment analysts, instructional designers, evaluators of training programs, and individuals in a leadership and support role for the training function will also benefit from this program. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs. Program Fees: Per participant - USD 3700
Frequent nomination - USD 3330
(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)
One extra free place for every 2 paid nominees on the same program and dates
Discount Plans, Refunds & Cancellations Policy
Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer with a reasonable notice time. Program Outline: | The General Framework - Identifying Training Needs within the Training Cycle
- Objectives and Indicators of ITN
ITN: Whose Responsibility Is It? - The Style Inventory
- Identifying Potential Internal Training Resources
Methods for Identifying Training Needs: From Interviews to Focus Groups Data Gathering: The Cornerstone for ITN - Tips for Preparing and Implementing Surveys and Questionnaires
- Tips for Preparing and Conducting Interviews
- Comparison of Primary Data Gathering Methods
- Characteristics
- Advantages and Disadvantages
Analyzing and Sorting the Data - Difficulty of Analyzing Qualitative Data
- Content Analysis of Qualitative Data
- A Practical Example of Qualitative Data Analysis
Linking Training Needs Analysis with Program Design and Program Evaluation - Why Objectives: Definition and Significance
- Writing Learning Objectives
- Levels of Evaluation:
- Levels Defined
- Data Gathered at Each Level
- Chain of Impact Between Levels
| | Evaluation Instruments and Collecting Post Program Data - Characteristics of Effective Evaluation Instruments
- Factors to Consider When Selecting Data Collection Methods
Evaluation at Levels I and II - Reaction Sheets
- Design of a Reaction Sheet
- Pitfalls of Assessments
- Assessments
Evaluation at Level III - Skill Transfer: From the Workshop to the Workplace - Barriers to Skill Transfer
- Ways to Improve Transfer of Skills
- Isolating the Effects of Training
Converting Data to Monetary Value and Calculating the Return on Investment (Levels IV and V) - Hard Data
- Soft Data
- Characteristics of Hard/Soft Data
- A Practical Case Study on Calculating Return on Investment.
| Pre-requisites None
Delivery Type Group-Live | Related Programs |
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