Measuring Aviation Training Return on Investment (ROI)

SofemaOnline considers an effective process for measuring the effectiveness of Aviation Training Programs

Introduction to Measuring the Effectiveness of a Training Program

Aviation Organizations develop training programs for a range of reasons:

a) Mandatory Requirement
b) Related to Performance Problems
c) Improvement related to poor work quality and motivation

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The organisation develops these goals for the training and then measure the effectiveness of these training in meeting the requirements.

Evaluation

There are several methods to evaluate training effectiveness. Ideally, the process should provide both information as well as feedback regarding the adequacy of the implemented training program.

Management should both identify & address any shortcomings with additional training that has been designed for any gaps identified.

Empowering, educating and engaging our employees is the foundation for efficient business practice as well as optimum customer experience.

How to Measure the Effectiveness of an Aviation Training Program?

The objective of any Organisation learning objective should be to both provide for a Return on Investment and to improve the employees' personal skill set.

a) To measure the improvement of engagement among employees as they continue to learn from each other
b) To measure the effectiveness of the management’s ability to ensure employees are applying the learned concepts accurately and correctly within the organization
c) To confirm Knowledge Transfer is helping if all the employees possess the right knowledge and skills to meet performance targets 

Measures of Effectiveness (Have all the efforts and commitment led to more positive ROI)

Knowledge Transfer

One of the best methods to measure the effectiveness of the training program is to know if trainees are capable to transfer their knowledge to others. (learners who are able to transfer their learned knowledge ensures they are able to apply their learned concepts in real life.

Pre & Post Training Assessment

Also called skill assessment. To develop measures that can ascertain a specific skill set of employees together with their performance, both before and after the training program.

Assessing Employees

Testing trainees after every training and on the basis of their knowledge level related to a given subject is highly relevant to measure training effectiveness.

a) Allows assessment of any improvements
b) Motivates employees to get better with each training program
c) Fosters “Team Spirit” by bringing employees together, in cooperation also encourages the best results

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