Summary - hdbk12010017

DOE-HDBK-1201-97

3. SUMMARY

Program evaluation information must be analyzed before it can be used to make changes in

training. Each facility should use a method of analysis that will yield the information

required to have positive results. Some types of data should be organized and tabulated

prior to analysis to make it more usable. The analysis of the information will confirm

program effectiveness or determine that training can contribute to a solution that will

correct an existing or potential problem.

The analysis of evaluations and the development of corrective action plans will provide the

training organization with positive short- and long-range direction. The collection of data

before, during, and after training can provide valuable information for decisions about

existing and future training programs. Peer evaluations and facility supervisor evaluations,

as well as manager and instructor evaluations, are valuable tools when maintaining a

training program. To take full advantage of this evaluation information, it is important that

facility and training management conduct regular reviews, and that training personnel are

provided feedback directly and through continuing development activities. This will ensure

that all training activities are consistently and effectively administered and will produce the

results that are intended.