What Is the Kirkpatrick Model? A Beginner’s Guide

The Kirkpatrick Model is one of the most well-known frameworks for evaluating training effectiveness, but many L&D professionals only have a surface-level understanding of what it actually measures. This session provides a brief, no-nonsense introduction to the model, outlining its four levels—Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results—and how they are used to assess training impact.

You’ll learn what each level represents, the kind of data typically collected, and common challenges in applying the model. While this session won’t cover in-depth implementation, it will give you a clear understanding of the Kirkpatrick framework, why it remains widely used, and how it fits into the bigger picture of learning evaluation. Whether you’re new to training evaluation or just need a refresher, this quick overview will get you up to speed without the jargon.

Your people will learn how to:

  • Explain the purpose of the Kirkpatrick Model, so you understand why it is widely used in training evaluation.
  • Describe the four levels of the Kirkpatrick Model (Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results), so you can recognize what each level measures.
  • Identify the types of data typically collected at each level, so you can see how training effectiveness is assessed in real-world applications.
  • Understand the challenges and limitations of the model, so you can critically evaluate when and how it should be applied.
  • Recognize how the Kirkpatrick Model fits into broader learning evaluation strategies, so you can place it in context with other assessment methods.
Capacity
20 people
Location
Your site or virtual
Duration
3 hours

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