Course Name

Training That Pays: A Hands-On Guide to ROI Evaluation (IN-PERSON)

Schedule

May 28, 2026 - May 29, 2026

Thursday & Friday 
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
 

Venue: Ateneo de Manila University-Salcedo Campus
Ateneo Professional Schools Building, 130 HV Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City

Regular Rate:

Php 16,000

Early Eagle Rate:

Php 15,000

Valid Until:

May 14, 2026

Training That Pays: A Hands-On Guide to ROI Evaluation (IN-PERSON)

Description

This two-day course empowers leaders and L&D professionals to transform training from a perceived cost into a quantifiable business asset. Participants will gain hands-on tools and actionable methodologies to design, execute, and critically, measure the financial return of their learning initiatives.

Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will master the art of calculating Training ROI and communicating its value to key stakeholders. They will leave with a clear action plan to make data-driven decisions that scale, refine, or rework training programs for maximum impact.

Who should attend

This course is designed for training and organizational development specialists, managers, and supervisors directly involved in staff and unit development. It is also ideal for non-HR professionals who need to understand training functions and processes.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the strategic business case for training and its direct link to organizational outcomes.
  2. Design a comprehensive training evaluation plan, including SMART objectives for all four levels of evaluation.
  3. Accurately identify and quantify both the costs and monetary benefits of a training program.
  4. Calculate the Return on Training Investment (ROTI) and use techniques to isolate the training's impact from other factors.
  5. Craft and deliver a compelling business case to management, showcasing the financial value and strategic relevance of training.
  6. Develop a proactive strategy for ensuring constant learning application and using ROI data for continuous program improvement.

Day 1: Building the ROI Foundation - From Strategy to Measurement

  1. The Strategic Imperative of Training ROI
  2. Review of the training cycle (Kirkpatrick & Wade).
  3. Linking L&D to critical business outcomes.
  4. Identifying current challenges in proving training impact.

2. The ROI Planning Toolkit 

  1. Principles and characteristics of effective evaluation.
  2. Mastering SMART objectives for measurable impact.
  3. Setting baselines and data collection strategies.
  4. Activity: Team Design & Presentation of a training evaluation plan.

3. Quantifying Costs and Benefits 

  1. Understanding the full spectrum of training costs.
  2. Identifying and quantifying training benefits.
  3. Practical techniques for monetary conversion.

4. The Four Levels in Practice

  1. Deep dive into Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation.
  2. Activity: Design of reaction, learning, behavior and results evaluation instruments. 
  3. Activity: "Quick Win" 

Day 2: Calculating Impact, Communicating Value, and Driving Improvement 

I. The ROI Calculation and Impact Isolation 
A. Reviewing the core ROI formula. 
B. Techniques for isolating training's impact from other variables. 
C. Addressing intangibles by valuing softer benefits.

II. ROTI Calculation Workshop 
A. Activity: Case Study & Executive Role-Play to calculate and present ROI.

III. Presenting ROI and Strategic Decision-Making 
A. Crafting compelling ROI business cases and executive summaries.
B. Tailoring your message for different stakeholders.
C. Using ROI for strategic decisions.

IV. Sustaining the Impact 
A. Strategies for ensuring constant learning application.
B. The role of management in reinforcement.
C. Culminating Activity: Personal Action Plan & Peer Coaching.

John P. Tigno is a Learning & Organizational Development expert with over 25 years of experience supporting various organizations and industries. Currently, he is a Sr. Leadership & Team Development Specialist at Insight (USA), and his extensive background includes significant roles at Arvato Bertelsmann (GER), Binzagr (KSA), and Dell International Services (USA). He has also taught professional development courses at the Ateneo de Manila University and the Development Academy of the Philippines, holding degrees from both Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines, as well as a Certificate in Teaching English from the University of Cambridge.

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