Development and validation of a timeefficient questionnaire for assessing trainer competences in professional training programs

Abstract

The present article in the journal Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. (GIO) aims at developing a multi-dimensional and time-efficient questionnaire for assessing trainer competences in professional training programs. Overall, three studies with a sample of N = 872 employees were used to investigate the psychometric properties of the questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analyses underscore the importance of distinguishing different trainer competences (method, professional, social, and self-competence). Moreover, regression analyses with measures of training success (satisfaction with trainer and training, perceived transfer to practice) point to the questionnaire’s criterion-related validity. Theoretical and practical implications for using the questionnaire in organizations are outlined.