ABSTRACT
This chapter explains the purpose and role of training program assessments. It identifies the major types of assessment goals. The chapter describes the importance of trainee assessment. It explains the major types of assessment strategies. The chapter describes the purpose of informal assessments with examples. It also explains the purpose of formal assessments with examples. The chapter explores the function of formative assessments and the function of summative assessments. The chapter discusses the primary uses of assessments. It identifies examples of assessment methods. The chapter compares the various types of training programs and when to use assessment methods. For the organization, the goal of training is to positively impact the trainee's work performance. The behavioral assessment strategy focuses on post-training assessment, with the emphasis on trainee behavioral changes as a consequence of training.
