Before the course
Write the learning objective and decide what evidence would show progress. Where feasible, gather a baseline using a suitable question or demonstration.
For organization training leads
Plan a useful training evaluation
A practical guide for evaluating learning and later use at work.
Use these prompts without including names or private health information about people your staff support.
Immediately afterwards
Ask learners to show or explain the skill addressed by the objective. Record course completion separately from demonstrated understanding.
After time back at work
Choose a realistic follow-up date and ask learners and, where appropriate, supervisors about use at work and barriers. Use the results to decide what support or change is needed; protect private information.
Discuss your team’s need
Want help thinking through a staff learning need or a possible course? Start a conversation with our team. You can describe roles and goals without sharing client details.
For an introductory course for staff supporting autistic children, review the team evaluation kit and its scope and limitations before deciding whether it fits.
Further reading: CDC: measuring training effectiveness. These prompts are an independent adaptation for organization training leads.