Kirkpatrick Model
The Kirkpatrick model was originally developed in the 1950s but gained popularity in the 1970s to evaluate training programs where the participants are intended to learn something and implement those learnings. There are four levels to this model:
• Level 1 – Reaction: It is about the experience of the training. This can include everything from the space the training was in, the format of the training, and how engaging the trainer was.
• Level 2 – Learning: What did the participant understand from the training? This can be broken down into knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
o Can they explain the training (knowledge)?
o Do they know to implement it (skills)?
o Can they confidently use it (attitude)?
• Level 3 – Behaviour: Sometime after the training, gauge if the participants put the training into action.
• Level 4 – Results: Looks to the impact of the training. What was the change you hoped and did that change happen?
See also, our article: How do I use the Kirkpatrick Model in Evaluation?