Summative Evaluation of Training

Let’s take a look at summative evaluation of training. Summative evaluation refers to an evaluation conducted to determine the extent to which trainees have changed as a result of participating in the training program.

That is, have trainees acquired knowledge, skills, attitudes, behavior, or other outcomes identified in the training objectives? Summative evaluation may also include measuring the monetary benefits (also known as return on investment or ROI) that the company receives from the program.

Information gained from the training design process is valuable for training evaluation.