Homework: Training Evaluation
Overview
Organizations invest millions of dollars in training programs, and organizations want to see a positive return for the money spent. As a result, training and HR managers, like Ryan, are increasingly being asked to justify their expenses and demonstrate how training dollars increase the organization's bottom line. The problem is that some benefits derived from training can be intangible and difficult to quantify. How do you measure and put a dollar value on increased morale or better teamwork? Evaluation and analysis give trainers an opportunity to go back to the beginning and assess the results of the training cycle. (Gusdorf, M.L., 2009).
While developing and analyzing training evaluation data can be complicated you are up for the task. Your work with previous clients has shown you are highly skilled at evaluating the training programs you develop. You also have the ability to provide your clients with ROI that they can see and understand in clear and concise terms. With this in mind, you stretch and grab your favorite afternoon beverage. You are ready to begin work on your client's training evaluation instruments.
Continue reading for your homework instructions.
Instructions
I. Design the evaluation instruments for your training based on the methods discussed in our textbook.
• Google Forms is recommended as an easy to use online survey assessment tool. It will gather all of your responses and create graphs, etc. for you. Learn more about how to use Google Forms.
o SurveyMonkey is another online survey tool that is easy to use. Learn more about using and to login to SurveyMonkey.
o Note, you do not have to use either of these tools for your evaluation(s); you can select another evaluation method. However, the method you select must be easily accessible to your instructor and classmates.
• Make sure to include all resources utilized for your research, cite your sources.
• Go to your Trello board, click on "+ Add another list". Title your new list "Evaluation of Training". Submit all of your evaluation work here.
II. Create a new card for each evaluation instrument selected and provide an easily understood title for each card.
• Attach the evaluation instrument to the appropriate card.
• Under each evaluation card you created explain by selecting Comments under each attachment why you selected each evaluation instrument.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.