Confidential Survey of Skillnets Training Networks Programme Employed Trainees in 2016

Introduction to Survey

We would be very grateful if you could address each question below, and provide your response by no later than Friday 28th of April 2017.

Please ensure to select "Done" when you have completed the questionnaire, so that your response will be submitted successfully.

All responses will be collated directly by Indecon Consultants, who are conducting this survey on behalf of Skillnets, and will be treated in strict confidence.

If you have any queries re this survey, please contact Ronnie O’Toole at e-mail: RonnieOToole@indecon.ie.

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* 1. Prior to commencing your Skillnets training during 2016, how did you hear about the training? Please select all categories below that apply:

A manager suggested the training to me

Recommended by another colleague within my company

Recommended by a friend/contacts in other companies/organisations

Through an internet search

Through my local networks' promotional efforts via email/media/social media, etc.

Through Skillnets national promotional efforts via media/social media, etc.

Other

If Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which statement below best describes your reason for undertaking training? Please select one option below.

The training was identified by my employer as part of a formal staff training needs assessment process

The training was identified by my employer in response to a need that arose within the business

I personally wished to undertake the training and proposed this to my employer

My employer previously placed staff on similar training and decided to extend this to other staff

There wasn’t much thought or planning put into whether I needed this training or not

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* 3. Please indicate which of the following best describes your current situation (please select one or more options, as required):

Employed full-time in the same company in which I undertook my Skillnets training

Employed part-time in the same company in which I undertook my Skillnets training

Employed full-time in another company

Employed part-time in another company

Was employed on a short-term contract, which has now ended

Self-employed

Unemployed (on Live Register)

Pursuing further education or training

Have emigrated

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* 4. How satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the following aspects of your Skillnets training during 2016? Please select one option per row below:

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied
Overall quality of training	Overall quality of training Very Satisfied	Overall quality of training Satisfied	Overall quality of training Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	Overall quality of training Dissatisfied	Overall quality of training Very Dissatisfied
Relevance of training	Relevance of training Very Satisfied	Relevance of training Satisfied	Relevance of training Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	Relevance of training Dissatisfied	Relevance of training Very Dissatisfied
The training improved my ability to do my job	The training improved my ability to do my job Very Satisfied	The training improved my ability to do my job Satisfied	The training improved my ability to do my job Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	The training improved my ability to do my job Dissatisfied	The training improved my ability to do my job Very Dissatisfied
Training delivered in a convenient location	Training delivered in a convenient location Very Satisfied	Training delivered in a convenient location Satisfied	Training delivered in a convenient location Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	Training delivered in a convenient location Dissatisfied	Training delivered in a convenient location Very Dissatisfied
Training delivered at a convenient time	Training delivered at a convenient time Very Satisfied	Training delivered at a convenient time Satisfied	Training delivered at a convenient time Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	Training delivered at a convenient time Dissatisfied	Training delivered at a convenient time Very Dissatisfied
Training offered flexible timing and scheduling	Training offered flexible timing and scheduling Very Satisfied	Training offered flexible timing and scheduling Satisfied	Training offered flexible timing and scheduling Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	Training offered flexible timing and scheduling Dissatisfied	Training offered flexible timing and scheduling Very Dissatisfied
Blended learning (i.e. mix of learning environments, e.g. classroom, online, etc.)	Blended learning (i.e. mix of learning environments, e.g. classroom, online, etc.) Very Satisfied	Blended learning (i.e. mix of learning environments, e.g. classroom, online, etc.) Satisfied	Blended learning (i.e. mix of learning environments, e.g. classroom, online, etc.) Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	Blended learning (i.e. mix of learning environments, e.g. classroom, online, etc.) Dissatisfied	Blended learning (i.e. mix of learning environments, e.g. classroom, online, etc.) Very Dissatisfied
The training allowed me to network with staff from other companies	The training allowed me to network with staff from other companies Very Satisfied	The training allowed me to network with staff from other companies Satisfied	The training allowed me to network with staff from other companies Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	The training allowed me to network with staff from other companies Dissatisfied	The training allowed me to network with staff from other companies Very Dissatisfied
The training met my overall expectations	The training met my overall expectations Very Satisfied	The training met my overall expectations Satisfied	The training met my overall expectations Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied	The training met my overall expectations Dissatisfied	The training met my overall expectations Very Dissatisfied

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* 5. If any of the following specific benefits have occurred since you completed your Skillnets training, please indicate if the changes occurred as a result of this training. Please select one option per row below:

	Outcome has Not Occurred	Outcome has Occurred but Not Related to Skillnets Training	Outcome Partially Due to Skillnets Training	Outcome Primarily Due to Skillnets Training	Outcome is Likely to Occur in the Next 6-18 Months
I have secured a promotion	I have secured a promotion Outcome has Not Occurred	I have secured a promotion Outcome has Occurred but Not Related to Skillnets Training	I have secured a promotion Outcome Partially Due to Skillnets Training	I have secured a promotion Outcome Primarily Due to Skillnets Training	I have secured a promotion Outcome is Likely to Occur in the Next 6-18 Months
I have received a salary increase	I have received a salary increase Outcome has Not Occurred	I have received a salary increase Outcome has Occurred but Not Related to Skillnets Training	I have received a salary increase Outcome Partially Due to Skillnets Training	I have received a salary increase Outcome Primarily Due to Skillnets Training	I have received a salary increase Outcome is Likely to Occur in the Next 6-18 Months
I have moved to a more satisfactory job within the company	I have moved to a more satisfactory job within the company Outcome has Not Occurred	I have moved to a more satisfactory job within the company Outcome has Occurred but Not Related to Skillnets Training	I have moved to a more satisfactory job within the company Outcome Partially Due to Skillnets Training	I have moved to a more satisfactory job within the company Outcome Primarily Due to Skillnets Training	I have moved to a more satisfactory job within the company Outcome is Likely to Occur in the Next 6-18 Months
I have moved to a more satisfactory job outside the company	I have moved to a more satisfactory job outside the company Outcome has Not Occurred	I have moved to a more satisfactory job outside the company Outcome has Occurred but Not Related to Skillnets Training	I have moved to a more satisfactory job outside the company Outcome Partially Due to Skillnets Training	I have moved to a more satisfactory job outside the company Outcome Primarily Due to Skillnets Training	I have moved to a more satisfactory job outside the company Outcome is Likely to Occur in the Next 6-18 Months
I have become self-employed	I have become self-employed Outcome has Not Occurred	I have become self-employed Outcome has Occurred but Not Related to Skillnets Training	I have become self-employed Outcome Partially Due to Skillnets Training	I have become self-employed Outcome Primarily Due to Skillnets Training	I have become self-employed Outcome is Likely to Occur in the Next 6-18 Months

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* 6. Did the Skillnets training contribute to any of the following additional benefits / impacts? Please select one option per row below:

	Fully Contributed	Partially Contributed	Did NOT Contribute
Has helped me to achieve a qualification/certification	Has helped me to achieve a qualification/certification Fully Contributed	Has helped me to achieve a qualification/certification Partially Contributed	Has helped me to achieve a qualification/certification Did NOT Contribute
Has helped me to make better decisions about my career	Has helped me to make better decisions about my career Fully Contributed	Has helped me to make better decisions about my career Partially Contributed	Has helped me to make better decisions about my career Did NOT Contribute
Has helped to fast-track my career	Has helped to fast-track my career Fully Contributed	Has helped to fast-track my career Partially Contributed	Has helped to fast-track my career Did NOT Contribute
Has helped me to keep my present job	Has helped me to keep my present job Fully Contributed	Has helped me to keep my present job Partially Contributed	Has helped me to keep my present job Did NOT Contribute
Has improved my motivation	Has improved my motivation Fully Contributed	Has improved my motivation Partially Contributed	Has improved my motivation Did NOT Contribute
Has encouraged me to undertake further training or education	Has encouraged me to undertake further training or education Fully Contributed	Has encouraged me to undertake further training or education Partially Contributed	Has encouraged me to undertake further training or education Did NOT Contribute

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* 7. If the Skillnets training you undertook had not been available, how difficult do you believe it would have been to access training of a similar quality elsewhere? Please select one option below:

Not Difficult

Somewhat Difficult

Very Difficult

Extremely Difficult

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* 8. Would you recommend the Skillnets programme?

Yes

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* 9. Would you undertake Skillnets training again?

Yes

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* 10. Please provide below any additional comments or views which you may have on the Skillnets training you have undertaken, including any suggestions you may have for improving the relevance, quality and benefits of the training course(s).

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

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