Types of Evaluation

Types of Evaluation

1. Formative Evaluation

   • A formative evaluation is a method for assessing the value of a training program while the program and its activities are being formed or in the process of being developed. It is usually conducted when a new training program is being first developed or when an existing program is being modified.

2. Process Evaluation

   • A process evaluation determines whether a training program and its activities have been implemented as intended. These evaluations are typically conducted periodically throughout the life of the training program to address possible inefficiencies.

3. An evaluation of a training program may focuses on any of the following

   • types of evaluation 
   • -Whether the participants benefited from the program. - Whether the learning objectives of a training program were met. - Whether new knowledge or skill was gained as a result of the training - What impact the training has on actual performance of the participants on the job. - If the program actually meet the required business need.

4. Summative Evaluation

   • A summative evaluation is a method of assessing the value and effectiveness of a training program at the end of the program activities (summation). The findings are used to help decide whether a program and its activities should be continued or modified for improvement.

5. Impact Evaluation

   • An impact evaluation assesses a program effectiveness in achieving its ultimate business goals. They determine how well the program achieved its learning objectives, and how the results of the training affected the overall business strategic goals. Essentially, these evaluations attempt to determine the direct impact the training has on the business performance.

6. Outcome Evaluation

   • An outcome evaluation measures program effects on the target audience by assessing the outcome (learning) objectives that the program was intended to achieve. Essentially, they determine what the participants were able to do as a result of the training.

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