Partnership Evaluation Matrices for Upskilling

This template is essential for any institution committed to scaling high-quality upskilling programs through effective, credible, and impactful external partnerships.

The template guides users to rate and document partnerships for mission alignment, industry credibility, senior leadership commitment, resource sharing, market access, and long-term sustainability, using a consistent 1–5 scoring scale with detailed note prompts for transparency. Key Features - Comprehensive partnership rating grids covering alignment, credibility, commitment, resource contributions, communication, and financial arrangements - Partnership Fit & Risk Assessment Matrix for comparing strengths, mission match, operational capacity, mutual benefit, and reputational risk - Step-by-step instructions for scoring, recording partnership evidence, and identifying both opportunities and potential pitfalls - Partnership development monitoring checklist to ensure all key steps (shared vision, roles, legal agreements, metrics) are documented and maintained Benefits for Institutions Using this template, continuing education teams can: - Make objective, data-driven partnership decisions that support their program’s strategic goals and sustainability - Prevent misaligned or risky collaborations through systematic risk assessment and documentation - Prioritize relationships that deliver genuine mutual benefit and measurable workforce outcomes for learners and employers - Foster transparency, long-term growth, and continuous improvement in all partnership activities