What is the purpose of the Evaluate Phase?

• A. Improve the course curriculum
• B. Schedule future training
• C. Collect baseline data
• D. Assess whether learning objectives were achieved

Answer: (D)

Assessing whether learning objectives were achieved is the purpose of the Evaluate Phase. In this phase you gather and analyze evidence of learner outcomes—tests, demonstrations, performance criteria, and feedback—to see if the defined objectives were met and to determine the overall training effectiveness. This evaluation helps you decide if the instruction produced the intended knowledge, skills, and attitudes and whether any changes to the course are needed.

Other options relate to different stages. Improving the course curriculum is typically part of revision or redesign after evaluation, not the primary aim of evaluating outcomes. Scheduling future training deals with logistics and planning rather than measuring whether current objectives were met. Collecting baseline data happens earlier, during needs analysis, to establish starting points before design and development.