Completion rates have long been a go-to metric for measuring the success of eLearning courses. While these rates can indicate participation levels, they rarely tell the full story of how effective a course truly is. To ensure learners are engaged and achieving the desired outcomes, instructional designers and eLearning professionals must explore advanced metrics. In this article, we’ll go beyond the basics and dive into advanced metrics that provide a more nuanced understanding of eLearning effectiveness. The Limitations of Completion Rates Completion rates are a surface-level metric. While they can indicate whether learners are finishing a course, they don’t answer critical questions such as: Did the learners acquire the intended knowledge or skills? Were they engaged throughout the course? How are they applying their knowledge post-training? Relying solely on completion rates can lead to a false sense of success, especially in scenarios where learners are required to complete courses...