Measure the impact of training through KPI

When crafted and tracked properly, KPIs could also serve as a measure of improvement and progress towards a set of broader based goals or objectives.

Improvement in KPI measures indicate the improvement in performance as the result of training.

The change could  also be effectively shown through graphs. 

Key Performance Indicators are peformance or efficiency measures

KPI means key performance indicators, measuring performance
KPIs are mostly ratios -  between input and output variables

KPI measures
Type of information	Financial data	Produced by the accounting department
Methods	Key Performance Indicators	Meaningful  efficiency ratios
Scope	Any key performnce Areas	every one has their own performance areas
Length	Monthly	between two accounting periods
costs	Inexpensive	normal financial data
Focus	Job	work output
Exposure	No risk, low profile	self appraisal

Reasons for TNA

1. To identify training needs - critical performance gaps
• ROE Analysis 
• compare yours with your benchmarks
2. To determine causes of poor performance - competency or other factors?
• input output analysis
• Training or other solutions?
3. To determine contents and scope of training - Key Result Areas AND best practices
4. To determine the desired training outcome - performance goals
5. To provide a basis for performance measurement - Key Performance Indicators
6. To gain management support - ROI calculation
• Gains from training divided by
• Costs of training