Training validation
Training validation checks whether a training programme achieves its specified learning or performance objectives. It uses evidence such as demonstrations, assessments and observed practice rather than attendance alone. In the conventional training distinction, validation asks whether the intervention achieved its intended outcomes; evaluation considers its wider benefits and value relative to resources. The terminology can vary, so state the question being assessed.
Worked example
A spreadsheet course aims to teach staff to prepare an accurate reconciliation independently. Participants complete a practical assessment against the agreed accuracy and completion criteria. Passing provides evidence of the stated learning objective, while later workplace results inform wider evaluation.
Common mistake
Do not confuse training validation with checking whether a computer input is in an acceptable format. Passing an assessment also does not prove that every wider business benefit will follow.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |