Best Practice: How to assess effectiveness of a learning event

Participant learning and acquisition of competencies may be assessed through tests such as:

Multiple-choice

Questionnaires

Written exams

Results of exercises during the event

Results of cases

Results of group work.

Assessment tools may be combined. Tests may be of individuals or of groups, rewarding groups for their results collectively.

If a course is accredited and rewarded by a diploma or recognised certificate, tests are a requirement in order to ensure objectivity and fairness.

For minor learning events tests should be kept simple and quick.