Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels Donald L Kirkpatrick
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Kirkpatrick's training evaluation model – the four levels of learning evaluation is a useful method of reviewing training and consultancy. Purpose of your learning processes. Since networked or collaborative learning solutions are In my experience evaluating any training programme (reactions, learning and resulting behaviour/performance – forget the ROI bit as it's usually not possible) is not a quick or cost-effective procedure. Kirkpatrick wrote Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels. KEY TOPICS: MODULE 1: Measuring the effectiveness of the training program. Traditional training analyses, such as Kirkpatrick's four levels of evaluation, were designed to assess solutions that are delivered in a linear manner. Kirkpatrick is a Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin, and a widely respected teacher, author, and consultant. Four levels of evaluation - Level 1 – Reaction - Level 2 – Learning - Level 3 – Behavior application - Level 4 – Impact 3. I've always wondered what the fuss is all about. Centre for Industrial Relations & Human Resources at the University of Toronto. The Kirkpatrick Model for evaluating training programs is the most widely used approach in the corporate, government, and academic worlds.