Training evaluation has long been a pain point for L&D teams. Despite decades of models and metrics, most organizations still struggle to measure what matters. Too often, evaluation is reduced to vanity metrics, disconnected dashboards or outdated frameworks that don’t reflect how learning actually happens today.
That’s why we developed a new approach called the 5-4-3+ Framework, a modern model grounded in the International Organization for Standardization’s recommendations for how to measure learning. By focusing on who the data is for, why it’s being collected, and what kinds of metrics matter most, the 5-4-3+ framework offers a practical way to make evaluation strategic, actionable and aligned with business goals.
This report explores how organizations can apply the 5-4-3+ framework to strengthen evaluation practices, support a culture of continuous improvement, and communicate value that resonates across multiple levels of stakeholders.
Key Findings
| Traditional models fall short | Understand the limits of legacy approaches like Kirkpatrick and why they fail to meet modern organizational needs. |
| Most evaluation misses the mark | Surface-level metrics like attendance or satisfaction rarely influence strategic outcomes or significant behavior change. |
| 5-4-3+ strengthens both learning and results | Case studies explore how the framework helped organizations improve AI readiness and leadership development. |
| Support for building a business case | The framework aligns training metrics with stakeholder needs, business goals and performance outcomes. |
With insights from hundreds of organizations, this research equips training professionals with the tools to move beyond reactive measurement and into proactive improvement.
Who Should Get the Report
- L&D leaders rethinking their evaluation strategy
- Instructional designers looking for practical measurement frameworks
- Consultants helping clients modernize training practices
- Business stakeholders seeking evidence of training’s impact
What’s Inside
Data on why most training evaluation efforts fail, and how to fix them.
- A roadmap for applying the 5-4-3+ framework in real-world settings.
- Guidance on tailoring metrics to different audiences and business needs.
- How to use the framework to support feedback, assessment and outcomes.
- This research is designed to help L&D leaders, instructional designers, and business stakeholders rethink training evaluation as a strategic tool — not just a compliance task.
Table of Contents
About Training Industry, Inc. Research
Introduction: The Problem With Training Evaluation
The Current State of Training Evaluation
The 5-4-3+ Continuous Improvement Framework
Why We Did the Research
Conclusion
Example Case Studies
Terms and Conditions
Price: $245
Format: PDF
Pages: 37
Publication Date: October 2025
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