TestThen Train

This article reports that each year, companies throw away millions of dollars on employee training that doesn't stick because participants don't have the fundamental reading, writing, and math skills needed to absorb advanced training. To combat that, trainers should determine the strengths and weaknesses of participants before constructing their training curriculums. By pinpointing learning gaps, skills testing helps trainers-and their employers ensure that participants can comprehend the concepts behind what's being taught.