Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Program – Bronze Level

This program is appropriate for all professionals (corporate, government, military, consulting, etc.) who wish to create and implement program evaluation plans. While there are no prerequisites for this program, prior basic knowledge and some usage of the four levels is highly recommended. More experienced professionals report that this program teaches them new information they did not know about the four levels and corrects misinformation. Those who will not create or implement evaluation plans in their work should select a shorter Kirkpatrick program.

After this session, you will be able to:
• Objectively determine where to allocate training resources to create the most business impact
• Create an effective program Blended Evaluation Plan® that maximises business results and minimises resources employed
• Define the critical difference between effective training and training effectiveness
• Identify appropriate Blended Evaluation Plan methods and tools for any program

Pre-Work Packet:
• Introduction to the New World Kirkpatrick Four Levels®
• Real-life case preparation

Day 1

Module 1: Introduction to the Kirkpatrick Model
• Purposes of evaluation
• The four levels and their history
• Effective training vs. training effectiveness

Module 2: Level 4: Results
• Level 4 principles, techniques and timing
• Defining your Level 4 Results
• Leading indicators

Module 3: Level 3: Behaviour
• Level 3 principles, techniques and timing
• Critical behaviours and required drivers

Module 4: Level 2: Learning
• Level 2 principles, techniques and timing
• Retrospective self-assessment

Module 5: Level 1: Reaction
• Level 1 principles, techniques and timing
• Formative evaluation methods

Day 2

Module 6: A Purposeful Approach to Training and Evaluation
• Prioritising programs and evaluation resources
• Blended Evaluation Plan® tools

Module 7: Case Studies
• Debriefing and application tips

Module 8: Applying Your Knowledge
• Creation and presentation of actual evaluation plan
• Feedback and tips for refining real-life Blended Evaluation Plan begun in class

Module 9: Action Planning
• Implementation discussion
• Continuing education
• Creation of action plan

Follow-Up
• Team submission of real-life Blended Evaluation Plan for grading
• Three months of follow-up modules via email