Elevate Your Learning & Performance Skill with Proven, Evidence-Based Education
Discover the authenic source of Kirkpatrick methodology, tools, and professional development.
- Think getting to Levels 3 and 4 is impossible?
- Want to show the value of the work you do?
- Tired of being told you're a cost center?
- Want to future-proof your career and become a strategic business partner?
Become Kirkpatrick Certified
The Kirkpatrick® Certification is globally recognized as the gold standard in training evaluation.
For consultants and internal learning practitioners, it provides a proven framework to measure and improve the effectiveness of training programs, ensuring they drive tangible business results.
For senior leadership, it ensures your team can demonstrate the return on the organization’s investment, clearly justifying the value of their work.
By achieving this certification, you demonstrate your expertise in aligning your program or initiative with organizational objectives—making you an invaluable asset in driving performance and outcomes for any organization.
Why You Need Certification
Align with the Business: Learn how to ensure that every initiative is tied to your organization’s mission and strategic goals
Maximize Return: Demonstrate the tangible impact of your programs or initiatives, proving the value of your work and shifting from a “cost center” to a true performance driver.
Become a Trusted Expert: Whether you’re a consultant or internal practitioner, the Kirkpatrick Certification positions you as a thought leader and expert in organizational effectiveness and performance improvement.
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Learn How to Measure the Impact of Your Work with the Kirkpatrick Model
Benefits
- Stop spending time on initiatives that won't impact the business
- Show the value of your work
- Develop the skills to take your career to the next level
- Position yourself as a leader in performance improvement
- Show your clients how you can deliver results that justify the work you are doing together
- Become a strategic long-term partner for success for your clients, leading to recurring revenue
- Align your department with the business and get a seat at the table
- Stop being seen as a cost center
- Save time, money, and resources because you ensure all initiatives are measuring back to the business
Certifications
Kirkpatrick Partners is committed to ensuring that Kirkpatrick Certified Professionals possess the highest-level skills to support their organizations and missions.
As such, we’ve expanded beyond just Bronze, Silver, and Gold certifications. We’re building additional certifications designed to give you the skills needed to maximize your impact.
The journey below is not meant to be linear—it puts you in the driver’s seat to earn the certifications most relevant to your career goals. Pre-requisites for each certification are listed below.
Programs will be developed on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for certification outside of Architect (Bronze) or Analyst (Silver), join the waitlist to be the first to know when new programs become available.
Currently Available Programs
- Architect (Bronze)
- Analyst (Silver)
- Performance Designer
- Champion (Gold)
I Am Not Sure What I Need...
You’re in luck! We now offer a membership experience that includes everything: all certifications (current and future), coaching, templates, tools, community, events, and updates—no limits, no hidden fees.
What's Included
All certifications included — Architect, Analyst, Performance Designer, Champion
Delivered asynchronously so you can learn at your own pace.
($7,500 value)
Monthly coaching calls for each certification
Get expert support as you advance through your learning journey.
($9,600 value)
Monthly Live Q&A Sessions
Get direct guidance from Kirkpatrick faculty and ask questions about your real projects.
($3,000 value)
The Kirkpatrick Resource Library
Includes case studies, job aids, surveys, interview templates, report templates, examples, and more.
($12,000 value)
Quarterly networking events
Connect with a global community of learning and performance professionals.
($1,500 value)
Quarterly guest lectureships
Learn from thought leaders, practitioners, and field experts.
($1,500 value)
Online discussion forums
Engage with peers, share wins, get feedback, and problem-solve together.
($2,000 value)
Job board
Access opportunities to apply your skills and advance your career.
($400 value)
Kaddie Creator License
Our AI-powered instructional design and performance planning assistant (launching 2026).
($588 value)
KirkpatrickAI
Receive real-time evaluation, measurement, and business partnership guidance.
($400 value)
Exclusive Opportunities
Eligibility to apply or be considered for: Kirkpatrick Podcast, Kirkpatrick Talent Network
Discounts on Kirkpatrick events
Pioneer Pricing (2026 only): $2,500 Year 1/ $995 Annual Renewal Fee Year 2+*
*This is special founders pricing for 2026- price will go up in 2027, so grandfather yourself in to this low rate.
Government, military, humanitarian discount available please reach out to determine your qualification.