Publications
Skillnets Company Satisfaction Survey 2006 - ResultsTNP 2006-2007 This details the results from the Skillnets Company Satisfaction Survey 2006. |
The Training Networks Programme 2005-2010Other The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment granted a further five year mandate to Skillnets to provide increased funding and support for enterprises to meet their training needs in the period 2005-2010. This booklet was designed to provide potential member companies and networks with all the information needed to become a part of the dynamic and successful network of enterprises which Skillnets supports. |
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Measuring the Impact of Training and Development in the Workplace - Final ReportThis report is about a pilot project that tested the detailed application of the Kirkpatrick and Phillips Evaluation Models in Irish enterprises with particular regard to the applicability and usability of the models in evaluating the impact of training in companies. |
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Measuring the Impact of Training and Development in the Workplace - Case StudiesThis book contains a summary of 14 case studies developed under the Skillnets ROI Impact Project during 2004-05. The case studies detail the experience of the companies in implementing an impact measurement process, supported by Skillnets, to test the usability and applicability of the Kirkpatrick and Phillips Evaluation Models in evaluating the impact of training in companies. |
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Measuring the Impact of Training and Development in the Workplace - Resource PackThe Resource Pack for companies was developed by Skillnets Ltd as a result of its experience during a pilot project to test the applicability and usability of the Kirkpatrick and Phillips evaluation models in Irish companies. It is designed to help focus on what evaluation of training is about, how to define evaluation objectives, conduct an evaluation study and understand how to determine the return on investment of a training programme. It provides an historical background to evaluation, as well as presenting a series of evaluation tools and job aids as well as lots of helpful tips, reminders and ways to make the job of evaluation easier and more cost effective. |
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Skillnets Network Directory 2002-2005TNP 2002-2005 The Skillnets Network Directory 2002-2005 features the stories of 55 training networks that came together to address their competitive skills needs through the application of an enterprise-led training model. This publication offers an insight into each individual network, describing the network and its objectives, activities, challenges and |
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Skillnets Case Studies 1999-2002TNP 1999-2002 This publication provides detailed case studies for a small cross-section of networks that operated during the first round of the Training Networks Programme. It is intended to give a flavour of what a Skillnets network is like, how it functions and in particular what its impact is on the companies and employees involved with the networks. |
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Skillnets Network Directory 1999-2002TNP 1999-2002 This publication includes comprehensive details on all 58 networks funded under the first round of Skillnets including a description of the network, programmes carried out, certification obtained, key products completed or published and full contact details. |
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Skillnets Final Report 1999-2002TNP 1999-2002 The outcomes and impact of the pilot Training Networks Programme (1999-2002) on training provision outlined in this report. The report demonstrates some of the principles and processes by which enterprises can take the lead in the area of enterprise training and development. This Final Report is one of three publications produced by Skillnets to give a comprehensive overview of the Training Networks Programme 1999-2002. The other two are Skillnets Case Studies 1999-2002 and the Skillnets Directory 1999-2002. |
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Selecting the Right TrainerThis workbook is a resource for small companies developed by Skillnets as a result of its experience during the first round of the Training Networks Programme. It helps SMEs to focus on what training is about, how to define training objectives, conduct a training needs analysis and understand the learning process that adult trainees go through. It provides a series of steps as well as a range of practical tools to help in finding and selecting the right trainer linked directly to the needs of the SME. Two further sections deal with evaluation of training and resources to help implement the suggestions contained in the booklet. The booklet is set out in easy-to-follow sections and at the back there are 21 sample sheets that are referred to in the appropriate sections. A companion CD-Rom is included containing all of the sections and the sample sheets and presented in a hyperlinked format, so users can quickly and easily jump from one item to the next. Please note that this publication is not available online. Please contact info@skillnets.com if you require a copy. |
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