EvaluationZone reveals a huge demand for advice and guidance

EvaluationZone had 17,500 hits in its first week after launching on 7th January 2002. This is by far the biggest response to any new area on TrainingZone since it started 3 years ago. It proves what we all know, that evaluation and ROI are still on the top of every trainer’s agenda.

Whether you need a quick answer to a specific question or want a gradual, personal development programme in this subject then EvaluationZone has something to offer you.

The inaugural workshop on 10th January attracted more participants than any other TrainingZone workshop looked at some of the many issues surrounding ROI (return on investment) and received a very warm response –

“I attended your session on the Training Zone and liked what you are saying.”
(Director interactive learning provider from Canada)

EvaluationZone offers a unique online development programme for anyone looking to increase their practical knowledge of how to use evalution approaches in the workplace.

The programme includes:

• Practical, targeted exercises, backed up with expert and member support


• Monthly hosted workshop sessions


• Dedicated discussion forums, directed exclusively at evaluation and Return on Investment issues


• Quarterly specialist newswires


• Archived best practice studies


• Features on specialist topics (for example, ROI for soft skills training


• Comprehensive reading list

Evaluation specialist Paul Kearns will be bringing his practical tips, knowledge and expertise throughout the coming year to EvaluationZone, guiding members through the maze of infomation, theories and techniques on offer. You'll be able to log on on a monthly basis for workshop sessions with Paul, which will be backed up with daily and weekly discussion forum sessions. Paul will also be putting together recommended reading, and guiding members through the range of practical exercises on the site.

About Paul Kearns:
Having worked in the HR and Training field since 1978 in engineering, construction and manufacturing, Paul has earned a reputation as a leading authority in the field of HR strategy, measurement, ROI and evaluation.

Future plans for EvaluationZone:
There's more to come! We're currently putting in place plans for EvaluationZone to become a fully accredited programme, offering the opportunity to gain a qualification in the subject, something which is almost impossible to find elsewhere.

EvaluationZone will be available on an annual subscription basis, so you can dip in and out of the resources available and discuss any problems whenever you need to - it also means there's no sitting through hours of seminars on the subject without a break! For a taster of what's on offer, see why evaluate your training and development?

Click here to subscribe to EvaluationZone today and take advantage of early subscribers offer of £350 for a year's access.