Evaluating Training: From Reaction to ROI
BackScheduled Date: | Sunday, September 11, 2011/Thursday, September 15, 2011 |
Training Provider: | Meirc Training & Consulting |
Type: | Training course |
City: | Dubai |
Country: | United Arab Emirates |
Sector: | General |
Languages : | English |
Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
* Define the purpose of evaluation at each of the four established evaluation levels.
* Write comprehensive instructional learning objectives and link them to the different evaluation levels.
* 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, return on investment and identify the intangible benefits derived from training and development programs.
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 Training Cycle
* Evaluation in Context
* Why Evaluate?
* How to Evaluate Training
* Evaluation Levels
* Characteristics of Evaluation Levels
* The Return On Investment (ROI) Model
Linking Training Results with Objectives
* Rules and Guidelines for Writing Instructional Learning Objectives
* Linking Needs Assessment with Evaluation Levels
* Developing Objectives for Evaluation Levels III and IV
Evaluation Instruments
* Characteristics of Effective Evaluation Instruments
* Collecting Post Program Data
* Factors to Consider When Selecting Data Collection Methods
Evaluation at Levels I and II
* The Reaction Sheet
* Design of the Reaction Sheet
* The Test; Post Training Activity
Evaluation at Level III - Skill Transfer: From the Workshop to the Workplace
* What Usually Happens After Training
* What Must Happen After Training
* Barriers to Skill Transfer
* Ways to Improve Transfer of Skills
* Isolating the Effects of Training: The Heart of the ROI Model
* Ways to Isolate the Effects of Training
Converting Data to Monetary Value and Calculating the Return on Investment (Levels IV and V)
* Hard and Soft Data
* Characteristics of Hard Data
* Examples of Hard Data
* Characteristics and Examples of Soft Data
* How to Convert Data to Monetary Value
* Tabulating Costs
The ROI Myths
* Dispelling the Myths
* Cautions When Using ROI