How to Measure Learning Effectiveness

with Jeff Toister

Additional Resources
This guide contains additional references that can help you deepen your knowledge of measuring
and evaluating learning effectiveness.

Books
Biech, Elaine (editor). ASTD Handbook: The Definitive Reference for Training & Development.
ASTD Press, 2014.

Brinkerhoff, Robert O. The Success Case Method: Find Out Quickly What’s Working and What’s
Not. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2003.

Kirkpatrick, Donald L., and James D. Kirkpatrick. Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2006.

Phillips, Jack J., and Ron Drew Stone. How to Measure Training Results: A Practical Guide to
Tracking the Six Key Indicators. McGraw-Hill Education, 2002.

Arneson, Justin, William J. Rothwell, and Jennifer Naughton. ASTD Competency Study: The
Training & Development Profession Redefined. ASTD Press, 2013.

Websites
www.td.org
Association for Talent Development, the premier organization for training, workplace learning,
and talent development professionals

www.td.org/Certification/Competency-Model
Industry-standard model for training-related skills, including evaluating learning impact

www.theplamethod.com
Predictive Learning Analytics website showcasing the work of Ken Phillips and Trish Uhl

Instructional Design Courses

• Instructional Design Essentials: Needs Analysis by Jeff Toister

• Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID by Shea Hanson

• Instructional Design Essentials: Adult Learners by Jeff Toister

How to Measure Learning Effectiveness with Jeff Toister