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Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation Model

Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation Model

To assess the effectiveness of a training program, facilitators and management often turn to the four levels of evaluation created by Donald Kirkpatrick. According to his model, evaluations should begin with Level 1 (employee/trainee reaction), and then move sequentially through Levels 2, 3 and 4 as budget and time allow.