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CIPD Level 55CO02AC 3.2

Evaluation Models and Tools

5CO02Evidence-based practice

This CIPD Level 5 learning video on Evaluation Models and Tools supports unit 5CO02 Evidence-based Practice, specifically addressing assessment criteria AC 3.2 on measuring impact and value in people practice. The video explores key evaluation frameworks and methodologies—including cost-benefit analysis, ROI, and validation techniques—alongside practical tools such as staff satisfaction surveys and wellbeing data to determine organisational impact. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to select appropriate evaluation methods, establish clear criteria, and gather meaningful evidence to justify people practice investment and drive continuous improvement in your HR strategy.

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Assessment Criteria 3.2

Explain how to measure the impact and value of people practice using a variety of methods.

Indicative Content

Impact and value: concepts and definitions of impact and value; how people practice creates value. Impacts: for example short and long term, positive and negative, direct and indirect impacts. Reasons for measuring: for example check and ensure that objectives being achieved, ensure a people practice contribution, justify spend on people practice, continuously improve people practice activities, identify further needs, identify gaps, enable informed business decisions. Methods: for example cost-benefit analysis, evaluation, validation, ROI, ROE. Models of evaluation; evaluation methods, determining evaluation scope and criteria; types of information and evidence for evaluation; evaluation tools (for example staff satisfaction surveys, absence data, wellbeing).

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About 5CO02Evidence-based practice

CIPD Level 5
5CO02
Learning Outcome 3

This unit addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight and influence critical thinking. It focuses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value.

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