This course is relevant to trainers, training managers and training specialists who need to evaluate their current learning and development activities, identify success and where improvements might be made, or who need to demonstrate the contribution of training to their organisation.

Evaluation is a critical part of the training process yet often the most neglected. This programme is designed to give you the knowledge and skills required to select, implement and analyse a range of training evaluation methods, to suit different needs and requirements. The programme focuses on practical tools and techniques.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• explain the different approaches to evaluation and assessment and list their advantages and disadvantages
• identify the needs of different stakeholders in the process
• outline an appropriate evaluation strategy for a training course or other learning event
• identify the factors to take into account when analysing and reporting on information on evaluation and assessment.