Kirkpatrick Partners

The Standard for Leveraging and Validating Talent Investments

Jim Kirkpatrick Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick and Don Kirkpatrick
Level 1: Reaction
Level 2: Learning
Level 3: Behavior
Level 4: Results

What Is The Kirkpatrick Model?

The Kirkpatrick Model is the standard for leveraging and validating talent investments. The four levels of evaluation – Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results – form the time-tested and most trusted method of designing, implementing, and evaluating training that produces bottom-line value and organizational mission accomplishment.

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What Kirkpatrick customers
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The Kirkpatrick principles are essential to maximizing the transfer of learning to behavior and subsequent organizational results as well as to demonstrate the value of training to the organization; unquestionably critical for any world-class institution!

Dr. John Plifka
Director, Army Quality Assurance Program

Love the New World Kirkpatrick Model! It applies to rapidly changing industry and allows for flexibility within a framework.

Rose Holiday
S.C. Johnson

Although I am a Certified Performance Consultant, it wasn’t until after your class that I realized how to present a complete Performance Solution. And the importance of being a part of the complete solution, not just the training piece of it! I am really excited to continue using what I learned.

Pei-Wen Fu
Park WellPoint, Inc.
April 9, 2024

Kirkpatrick Partners Joins the GSA Schedule

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the journey of Kirkpatrick Partners – our recent inclusion in the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule. This achievement marks a new…
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March 23, 2024

Beyond the Screen: Discover the Impact of In-Person Connections at the Kirkpatrick Summit

Discover what’s in store for you at the Kirkpatrick Summit!
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March 12, 2024

Join Us for The Kirkpatrick Summit!

Are you a learning professional eager to take your expertise to the next level? Are you on the lookout for a community event that goes beyond discussions and brings cutting-edge…
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Unlocking the ROI Treasure Trove in Leadership Development

As learning enthusiasts, we’re no strangers to the perennial challenge that comes with our territory: proving the worth of our programs. It’s all about demonstrating the return on investment (ROI)…
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April 9, 2024

Kirkpatrick Partners Joins the GSA Schedule

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the journey of Kirkpatrick Partners – our recent inclusion in the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule. This achievement marks a new…
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April 8, 2024

Moving Beyond the Numbers: Embracing a Comprehensive Approach

In the learning and performance world, metrics and data hold significant sway. Whether it’s through surveys or knowledge tests, numbers often take center stage when it comes to gauging program…
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