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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]