Course
WLD-EVL
Evaluation
Do you struggle with justifying the impact of your training sessions?
Do you wonder how much your learners are able to apply back on the job? Just how effective are your learning interventions? In this course, you will be able to answer the what, why, how, who and when of evaluation through an examination of models, instruments, strategies, and best practices. You will come away equipped with an evaluation toolkit, positioning you as a strong advocate for measuring results of learning and application in the workplace.
Online Course: 3-5 hours of work per week (including discussion, assignments, readings, research)
Learning Outcomes
Critical Performance Statement:
Apply a systematic process for evaluating the effectiveness of a learning intervention by considering the "event" itself, the learning, performance on the job, and organizational impact.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the importance of Evaluation in assessing the effectiveness of a successful learning solution.
- Review and critique five Evaluation Models, and describe how they can be used in the workplace.
- Create an evaluation strategy by selecting evaluation instruments appropriate to types of learning and level of evaluation.
- Design and develop evaluation instruments.
- Analyze data and develop recommendations in order to present an evaluation report to a workplace client/stakeholder.
Notes
Learning Evaluation Plan:
- Collaboration: Online Discussion
- Active, reflective contributions to the weekly discussion groups is an essential requirement for your success in the course.
- Individual Work: Toolkit and Learning Journal
- Group Research Activity and Presentation
- Individual Work: Evaluation Instrument Creation
- Group Work: Making Recommendations
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Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be issued a digital Certificate of Completion from OISE Continuing and Professional Learning at the University of Toronto.
Course can be applied towards
Adult Learning and Development: Compulsory Courses
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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses may fill before the posted deadline.
Course Format
This 7-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.
Technology Requirements
You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions will be announced within the course site.
Registration Process
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- Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.
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