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Benefits training evaluation surveys deliver

Benefits training evaluation surveys deliver 1) Increase your employees’ ability to retain more knowledge: If there are training courses that you frequently send new company employees on, you’ll want them and your business to gain as much value as possible. Creating a quiz is a great way to test employees on what they learnt, they’ll also be more likely to revisit their course materials if you run regular quizzes which in turn helps them to retain more knowledge. This also helps encourage employees to think about how they can apply…

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Things to keep in mind when choosing a training provider

Things to keep in mind when choosing a training provider 1. Find a reputable partner When you’re evaluating training providers, take the time to investigate their reputation in the market. Ask each provider you are considering for some reference sites, and be sure to contact them to find out about their experiences. This will take five minutes of your time, but may save you thousands in training costs. READ MORE 5 tips for successful ERP projects An agile learning environment Does your online training need an upgrade? Sage VIP  …

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External training providers and courses

External training providers and courses If your staff need formal training (e.g. for work that requires a licence or certificate), but you don’t have the time or resources to offer the training yourself, you may consider using an external training provider. External training should be run through a registered training organisation. Training is typically at the organisation’s premises in a classroom setting. You can also hire external training providers to conduct in-house training at your business, or offer your staff online training through an external organisation. External training includes: ‘open’…

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CHOOSING AN EXTERNAL TRAINING PROVIDER

The benefits of external training providers are numerous, they handle the certification of their trainers, they organise the course materials and they liaise with participants throughout the process. But how do you know that you’ve chosen a good provider? We’ve put together our top 5 tips below to help you pick a good external training provider for your organisation. 1. Check their track record An external training provider’s track record is a good indicator of their compatibility with your business. Have they worked with an organisation like yours in the…

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CHOOSING AN EXTERNAL TRAINING PROVIDER

CHOOSING AN EXTERNAL TRAINING PROVIDER 1. Check their track record An external training provider’s track record is a good indicator of their compatibility with your business. Have they worked with an organisation like yours in the past? Contact that company and find out how the training went. You should also consider checking the credentials of their trainers; look for relevant experience and customer references. Any provider worth your time will understand why this information is important and will happily share it. 2. Check if they offer customised or off the…

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How can you evaluate external training providers?

How can you evaluate external training providers? It’s reckoned that over 25% of the external training that companies provide for their staff fall far short of meeting their needs. So how can directors ensure it will work effectively and that it’s money well spent? Not a cheap option In a recent survey by Knowledgepool, more than 25% of employees questioned felt that the external training courses they had attended via work had little or no relevance to their job role. Many claimed to be none the wiser after sitting through…

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Accreditation as a provider of education and training

Accreditation as a provider of education and training About ETQA accreditation as a provider of education and training Providers of education and training must apply for accreditation with an Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) body under the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)(link is external). All providers of education and training offering full qualifications must be registered with the Department of Education. The education and has to offer unit standards and/or qualifications that fall within the primary focus area of the ETQA body of the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA)(link…

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How to Make an Evaluation Plan

How to Make an Evaluation Plan 1. Determine the evaluation purpose. An evaluation purpose explains why you are conducting an evaluation. To help shape your evaluation purpose, consider who will use the findings, how they will use them, and what they need to know. You might use training evaluation findings to: Develop a new training Improve an existing training Provide instructor feedback Determine if your training met the desired outcomes Make decisions about resource allocation 2. Develop the evaluation questions. Create evaluation questions that match your purpose. Evaluation questions are…

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Assess Corporate Training Solutions Providers

Assess Corporate Training Solutions Providers 1. Industry Recognition Almost every sector has its own internal awards these days. It’s a way of ‘game recognizing game’ and it raises overall industry standards. Some of these accolades are commercial, e.g. best-selling LMS or widest global reach. Some are more personal, such as best customer service or fasted implementation process. It could even be a metric such as the highest number of successful compliance candidates. Look through award listings and explore the LMS mentioned. There might be hundreds of these trophies, so you…

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Things to Consider When Selecting A Training Provider

Things to Consider When Selecting A Training Provider In particular, there are five key questions I recommend anyone selecting a training provider must answer, before deciding who to work with. 1. Do they understand our industry and “day-to-day reality?” Many training providers are experts in a particular area and/or industry. The best ones know to stay within that industry. Unfortunately, many don’t, meaning they are perfectly happy to work with an automotive manufacturer today, and a telecommunications firm tomorrow. Same material, concepts and stories – only the people in the…

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