30+ Training Feedback Questions

Core Post-Training Feedback Poll Questions

These core training survey questions give you a fast, high-level read on whether your session worked, how learners felt, and what to improve next time. If you're also reviewing how the overall session ran, you can pair them with our meeting feedback questions for a fuller view.

• When to use these polls: Right after any structured session—training, onboarding, town halls, webinars, or product demos—while the experience is still fresh.
• Best poll types for this section: Single- and multiple-choice polls, star ratings, and short scales that people can answer quickly on mobile or desktop.
• How to act on the results: Track scores over time, compare across groups, and turn low-scoring areas into specific experiments for your next session.

Pre-Training Survey & Needs Assessment Polls

Before a course starts, use these pre-training survey questions to understand learner goals, current skills, and constraints. They effectively act as a lightweight training needs assessment questionnaire sample you can copy, customize, or export as part of a pre training survey questions pdf; if you gather this input in planning sessions, mix in a few of our Poll questions for meetings as icebreakers.

• When to use these polls: Ahead of any learning, planning, or onboarding activity where you want to tailor content to the audience.
• Best poll types for this section: Multiple-choice, sliding scales, and short checklists that work well in email, chat, or registration forms.
• How to act on the results: Segment learners by skill level, adjust depth and pace, and prioritize the topics most people care about.

Workshop & Live Session Feedback Polls

After an in-person or virtual workshop, these workshop feedback questions help you understand how engaging the session felt and whether facilitation landed well. They double as quick workshop evaluation questions you can reuse for different topics, and you can combine them with specialized presentation feedback questions when a talk or slide deck is the main focus.

• When to use these polls: During or after any interactive session such as workshops, stand-ups, training labs, or brainstorming meetings.
• Best poll types for this section: Live multiple-choice polls, quick ratings, and word clouds that encourage participation without slowing the session.
• How to act on the results: Refine facilitation techniques, adjust activity mix, and update agendas so future sessions feel more engaging and inclusive.

Course Content, Delivery & Follow-Up Polls

Use these course evaluation survey questions to dig deeper into content quality, materials, and longer-term impact. The insights sit nicely alongside training feedback comments and broader culture metrics, especially when paired with a set of employee engagement survey questions.

• When to use these polls: After multi-module courses, onboarding programs, compliance training, or any series where you want detailed evaluation.
• Best poll types for this section: Rating scales, multiple-choice grids, and a few targeted open-ended questions for richer context.
• How to act on the results: Prioritize fixes for low-rated content, refine materials, and design follow-up support based on what people say they need.

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers cover common practical questions about designing and using training feedback polls so you can get reliable insights and act on them quickly.

How do I choose which training feedback questions to include?

Start with your learning objectives and pick 3–5 questions that directly measure whether those goals were met, such as overall value, confidence to apply skills, and content relevance. Then add a small number of items on logistics or facilitation if you plan to act on that data. It is better to run a short, focused poll that everyone completes than a long, unfocused survey that many people abandon.

When is the best time to send a training feedback poll?

For most courses, send the poll immediately after the session while details are still fresh. For longer programs, combine an end-of-day poll with a follow-up survey a few weeks later to see what learning actually stuck. With Poll Maker, you can also run live polls during a session and then send a short post-training survey to capture more considered feedback.

How many questions should be in a training feedback survey?

For a single workshop or class, aim for 5–10 well-written training feedback questions that people can answer in under five minutes. Large multi-module programs might justify 10–15 questions, but only if every item ties clearly to a decision you will make about your content, delivery, or follow-up.

Should my training feedback polls be anonymous?

Anonymous responses usually lead to more honest comments, especially when learners are rating their manager, facilitator, or senior leaders. However, named responses can be useful when you want to follow up with coaching or targeted support. A good compromise is to keep results anonymous by default and optionally allow people to add their name if they want to be contacted.

What poll formats work best for training feedback?

Mix closed and open formats. Use multiple-choice and rating-scale items for quick, quantifiable insights, and add one or two open-ended questions when you need detailed training feedback comments. Live polls are great for instant reactions during a session, while asynchronous surveys work better for thoughtful reflection.

Can I reuse these questions for pre-training surveys as well as post-training?

Yes. Many items can be mirrored before and after the course—such as self-rated skill level or confidence—to show change over time. For pre-training, focus more on goals, current challenges, and logistics. For post-training, lean into impact, satisfaction, and how the experience could be improved.

How do I adapt these polls for virtual or hybrid training?

For virtual or hybrid sessions, keep questions short, mobile-friendly, and easy to answer between activities. Add a few items about audio, video, and platform usability, and consider running quick check-in polls during the session to keep remote participants engaged. Poll Maker links, embeds, and QR codes all work well alongside video platforms.

How should I interpret the results and turn them into action?

Look for patterns rather than single responses: averages over several sessions, recurring low scores, or themes in open comments. Prioritize two or three improvements per cycle—for example, adjusting pace or adding more practice time—then rerun the same core questions to see whether scores move in the right direction.

Is it useful to ask open-ended training feedback comments in a poll?

Yes, as long as you keep them focused. One or two open-ended prompts (such as “What is one thing we should change next time?”) can reveal insights you would miss with multiple-choice alone. Avoid too many free-text boxes, which increase survey fatigue and make analysis harder.

How can I share these training feedback polls with learners?

With Poll Maker you can share polls via a simple link, embed them in your LMS or intranet, display them as QR codes in a classroom, or add them directly into slide decks for live voting. Choose the channel your learners already use so responding feels effortless.