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Training Evaluation

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The process of examining a training program is called
training evaluation. Training evaluation checks whether
training has had the desired effect. Training evaluation
ensures that whether candidates are able to implement
their learning in their respective workplaces, or to the
regular work routines.

Purposes of Training Evaluation

The five main purposes of training evaluation are:

Feedback: It helps in giving feedback to the


candidates by defining the objectives and linking it to
learning outcomes.

Research: It helps in ascertaining the relationship


between acquired knowledge, transfer of knowledge at
the work place, and training.

Control: It helps in controlling the training program because if the training is not effective, then it
can be dealt with accordingly.

Power games: At times, the top management (higher authoritative employee) uses the evaluative
data to manipulate it for their own benefits.

Intervention: It helps in determining that whether the actual outcomes are aligned with the
expected outcomes.
Process of Training Evaluation

Before Training: The learner's skills and knowledge are assessed before the training program.
During the start of training, candidates generally perceive it as a waste of resources because at most
of the times candidates are unaware of the objectives and learning outcomes of the program. Once
aware, they are asked to give their opinions on the methods used and whether those methods
confirm to the candidates preferences and learning style.

During Training: It is the phase at which instruction is started. This phase usually consist of short
tests at regular intervals

After Training: It is the phase when learner’s skills and knowledge are assessed again to
measure the effectiveness of the training. This phase is designed to determine whether training has
had the desired effect at individual department and organizational levels. There are various
evaluation techniques for this phase.

Techniques of Evaluation

The various methods of training evaluation are:

 Observation
 Questionnaire
 Interview
 Self diaries
 Self recording of specific incidents

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