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Alternative to the Kirkpatrick Model of Training Evaluation

LearnDash

If you have been in the elearning (or training) industry for any amount of time, then you are most likely aware of the Kirkpatrick model of learning evaluation. One could write an entire book on the Kirkpatrick model and the different levels, but I am not going to get into too much detail. elearning instructional design training'

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Kirkpatrick Revisited | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

I have included Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation in every proposal I have ever written, and I wanted to hear from Kirkpatrick himself regarding his take on the current state of evaluation and whether his four levels are still viable. Well, based on where Kirkpatrick and his son James are today, I was completely wrong.

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A tribute to Dr Donald Kirkpatrick, pioneer and veteran of Instructional Design

Origin Learning

Dr. Donald Kirkpatrick is one of those few people that have achieved eternity by virtue of their contribution. A professor emeritus at University of Wisconsin and the creator of the Kirkpatrick Four-level Evaluation Model , Dr. Kirkpatrick passed away on May 9, 2014 at the age of 90. May his soul rest in peace.

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Donald L. Kirkpatrick, 1924 - 2014

The Performance Improvement Blog

Kirkpatrick died. Through his speaking and writing he taught several generations of training managers and instructional designers how to assess the value of training. It seems like every training, HRD, and HPI manager knows the Kirkpatrick Model even if they don’t know the name of the model or who invented the four levels.

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The Kirkpatrick Model of Training Evaluation (with Examples)

Devlin Peck

This article explores the Kirkpatrick model of training evaluation, which is the most well-known and widely-implemented evaluation model in the field of instructional design. Plenty of real-world examples included!

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Vale Don Kirkpatrick

Clark Quinn

Last week, Don Kirkpatrick passed away. And it’s instructive to see why on both sides. Kirkpatrick rode this tool for the rest of his career, created a family business in it, and he wasn’t shy about suggesting that you buy a book to learn about it. So, I laud his insight, and bemoan the ultimate lack of impact.

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Evaluating ELearning ROI with Kirkpatrick

LearnDash

Using The Kirkpatrick Model. One of the more well known ways to measure elearning and training initiatives is with the Kirkpatrick evaluation model. The point here is that Kirkpatrick emphasizes five different evaluation methods. This is why business leaders get frustrated with the idea of elearning.