Why is it necessary to go beyond the standard evaluation form in order to evaluate training effectiveness?
Responses given at the very end of a training course are often very biased (the "happy sheet" effect). Moreover, trainees often do not have enough time to do a thorough evaluation. Finally, several critical dimensions that are necessary to evaluate training impact, such as training implementation, can only be truly evaluated a few months after the training.
It is generally admitted that skills which have not been used during the four months following the training course will not be remembered by the trainees.
Is the Formetris system relevant when there is a limited number of trainings to evaluate?
Yes, the Internet-based system allows a very flexible use of our evaluation services. We propose a completely flexible offer without any setup / fixed costs which does not include a minimum duration for the contract. We currently work with large international companies as well as with small businesses.
Does the training evaluation process contribute to the learning process?
Yes. Just after the training, we require trainees to identify the elements of the training course that they expect to use. Two to four months later, we ask them to assess their actual utilization of the same elements. We also help involve their managers in the training follow-up/evaluation.
Is it possible to customize the questionnaires?
Yes, to a certain extent: the questionnaires share a common base depending on the training type, but you can always add questions to adapt questionnaires to your training/organization specifics. In addition, follow-up evaluation questionnaires are naturally customized as they integrate the specific objectives of the training in order to measure their achievement.
How does the system work if trainees have an e-mail address, but do not have access to Internet?
It is usually very easy to open a gateway that will give employees access to our site but not to the rest of the Web. Otherwise, it is also possible to use other response channels: dedicated computers with Internet connection, e-mail return, paper forms, phone...
In order to involve the respondents in the evaluation process, do you communicate the evaluation results to them?
Yes partly ! All the stakeholders in the evaluation process receive a part of the initial evaluation report. It is very important in order to maintain their involvement in the long term. Nevertheless, critical dimensions of the evaluation (in particular the results of the follow-up evaluations) are only communicated to our clients.
Should we try to give a financial estimation of the training profitability?
The financial measurement of training profitability is both very expensive and unreliable. The evaluation of training impact is the best way to monitor and optimize training investments.
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