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Level 3: Behavior

Level 4: Results

What Is The Kirkpatrick Model?

The Kirkpatrick Model is the standard for leveraging and validating talent investments. The four levels of evaluation – Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results – form the time-tested and most trusted method of designing, implementing, and evaluating training that produces bottom-line value and organizational mission accomplishment.

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The Kirkpatrick principles are essential to maximizing the transfer of learning to behavior and subsequent organizational results as well as to demonstrate the value of training to the organization; unquestionably critical for any world-class institution!

Dr. John Plifka

Director, Army Quality Assurance Program

Love the New World Kirkpatrick Model! It applies to rapidly changing industry and allows for flexibility within a framework.

Rose Holiday

S.C. Johnson

Although I am a Certified Performance Consultant, it wasn’t until after your class that I realized how to present a complete Performance Solution. And the importance of being a part of the complete solution, not just the training piece of it! I am really excited to continue using what I learned.

Pei-Wen Fu

Park WellPoint, Inc.

November 20, 2023

Celebrate Black Friday with Kirkpatrick Partners!

As the holiday season approaches, we at Kirkpatrick Partners are thrilled to announce our Black Friday deals! These offerings are more than just promotions; they’re gateways to new learning horizons.…

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November 16, 2023

Demonstrating Training Impact Through Collaboration

Learning & development (L&D) professionals, like their counterparts in other fields, are expected to demonstrate the impact they bring to the business. However, when faced with the request to isolate…

November 9, 2023

How to Show the Value of Just About Anything

“Ever wondered what those folks in the marketing department do all day?” chuckled the operations manager at the company’s water cooler conversation. Have you ever overheard a comment like this?…