Training aftermath - the following up

One of the biggest challenges for all trainer after the job is done with conducting the program planned is what to do next?

Key objectives after the training is over are as following:-

1. Evaluation of the training done and the immediate question is "has the objective of the training met?"
2. Initial follow up with the learners to check if they understood the content of training and how they intend to apply this to their job
3. Secondary follow up after a short aftermath to find out if the lesson learned is beneficial to the learner in applying in their job performance
4. How to get the learner to apply quickly the lesson learned onto their job
5. Getting feedback from the training department or learners superior on the person performance on the job 
6. Issue a deviation or corrective action to implement weaknesses originated from the training if any.

For these above to occur, both trainer or training provider and the client (company) need to not just focus onto the training day activities itself, but look beyond the training.

If this is not carry out, the training plan will fail and give a bad impression and experience to company and trainer alike.

Evaluation need to be made to assess the training effectiveness, so that, it will act as a yardstick for future courses.

Some training program, may need further on the job coaching program, especially for technical skill,learning a new system and managing a change in work place behavior. Coaching program will reinforce the action and behavior of learners.