10 training effectiveness survey questions to ask

The following ten sample questions should provide a helpful example of the types of
questions you may wish to include in a participant response survey.  

Question #1. Did the training content meet your expectations?  

‘Yes’ or ‘No’ 

‘Why or why not?’ and provide space for a written answer.  

Question #2. Was the size of your training group appropriate?

‘Yes’ or ‘No’ 

‘Why or why not?’ and provide space for a written answer.  

Question #3. How would you rate the quality of the training? 

1 = unacceptable

2= not so unacceptable

3= fine

4= satisfactory

5 = outstanding

Question #5. How would you rate the quality of the instructor?

1 = unacceptable

2= not so unacceptable

3= fine

4= satisfactory

5 = outstanding
  5 What was the instructor’s level of content knowledge? 

with 1 = unacceptable 2= not so unacceptable 3= fine 4= satisfactory and 5 =

outstanding 

 6 How was the speed of delivery? 

 with 1 = unacceptable 2= not so unacceptable 3= fine 4= satisfactory and 5 =
outstanding
 7 How would you rate their organization and preparation? 
 with 1 = unacceptable 2= not so unacceptable 3= fine 4= satisfactory and 5 =
outstanding

 8 How was their enthusiasm? 

 with 1 = unacceptable 2= not so unacceptable 3= fine 4= satisfactory and 5 =
outstanding

Question # 9 Was the training relevant to your needs? 

1 = irrelevant 2= not so relevant 3= fine 4= relevant and 5 = highly relevant.

Question # 10. Was the course practical and/or easy to apply?  

Yes

no

not at all

Question #10. Do you have any suggestions to improve this course? 

This question is best asked as an open-ended handwritten response. This type of

response takes longer to read and interpret but can highly areas that other questions
missed. For the participant’s perspective, it’s important that they feel able to express
their opinions about a training course in an open and unconstrained manner.  

Nothing at all

Yes __________