Abstract: A method and computer program product and tool for providing a predictive model that evaluates business needs and requirements against factors of motivation, content relevance and design to provide an indication of a learner's success in applying a training in his/her job situation. The model can generate a value that is compared against a threshold. The threshold is dependent upon the skill type to be applied in executing a job role. Based on the comparison result, the manager or employer makes an informed decision as to the value of the prospective training of the learner. For example, if the value is greater than the threshold, it can be expected that the learner's training will be applied to the job. If the value is lower than the threshold, it can be expected that the learner's training will not be valuable post-training.