The purpose of this database is to provide synopses of a range of studies evaluating the returns to investment in training as well as the effectiveness of certain training programmes. There are approximately 100 studies currently summarised within the database covering numerous countries, different types of training programmes and employing various methodological approaches. Given the proliferation of this work over recent years, the database aims to assist researchers in pinpointing existing studies that may be useful for future work. Individual studies are classified according to a number of key word categories including country, author, language as well as type of training, target group and methodology employed to facilitate cross-referencing.

If you would like to comment on this database, to recommend additional studies and/or to submit your own reviews, please contact Sarah Elson-Rogers by email (ser@cedefop.eu.int).

The reviews have been prepared by ISFOL (Institute for the Development of Vocational Training) in Italy, the Institute of Education in Britain and the Economic and Social Research Institute in Ireland.