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    GlossaryNPS
    Glossary · Metric

    What is Net Promoter Score (NPS)?

    Definition

    Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a metric measuring how likely users are to recommend a product, service, or program to others. Calculated from the question 'How likely are you to recommend this?' on a 0-10 scale, NPS segments respondents into Promoters (9-10), Passives (7-8), and Detractors (0-6). NPS indicates customer satisfaction and loyalty. In learning contexts, high NPS indicates learners find training valuable and relevant.

    Customer SatisfactionLoyalty IndicatorFeedback MetricProgram QualityLikelihood to RecommendNPS
    In short

    NPS at a glance.

    Formula: % Promoters - % Detractors (ranges -100 to +100)
    Above 0 is good; above 50 is excellent for most industries
    Often paired with open-ended feedback explaining recommendation likelihood
    Tracks program quality and learner satisfaction over time

    From Satisfaction to Loyalty

    NPS predicts program reputation and referrals better than simple satisfaction ratings. A learner giving an 8/10 satisfaction score might not recommend the course; an NPS of 9-10 indicates a promoter likely to refer peers. High NPS training programs spread by word-of-mouth, reducing marketing costs. Low NPS signals quality issues. Follow-up questions on NPS explain why: unclear relevance, poor instructor, or unrealistic pace often drive detractors.

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    NPS — frequently asked

    NPS identifies true advocates (Promoters) and critics (Detractors), not just satisfied participants. Satisfaction is necessary but not sufficient for recommendation. NPS better predicts business impact like referrals and retention.

    Follow detractors with outreach to understand barriers. Mine promoter feedback for testimonials and case studies. Investigate Passive feedback to understand why they're neutral. Track NPS over time after changes to confirm improvements.

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