The Kirkpatrick Four Levels comprise the foremost evaluation model in the world. In this course you will learn the true and correct methodology directly from the Kirkpatricks. You will apply it to a program of your own to maximize business results. This interactive course is limited to 30 or fewer attendees to ensure you receive personalized attention and the opportunity to participate. During this course you will learn the Kirkpatrick Four Levels, receive a participant manual filled with examples and templates that you may borrow and adapt to build your own tools, and gain a complete understanding of what each level measures. You will also explore the reasons why evaluation is critical to training success. Case studies and success stories from companies that have used the model effectively will be highlighted. You will also learn the Kirkpatrick Decision-Making Model for effective training resource allocation. A unique feature of this course is the exploration of how to ensure that what is learned transfers to on-the-job behaviors. You will learn why training alone is not enough, and receive guidance to make sure that what you teach actually gets used on the job. To finish the course you will create an evaluation plan based on one of your own programs and submit it for grading and personalized comments. With a passing grade you will become Kirkpatrick Certified.       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 evaluation plan that maximizes business results and minimizes resources employed Evaluate programs using appropriate Kirkpatrick Four Level tools         This program is taught by the Kirkpatricks and certified affiliates. Check the program information   Jim Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. is a Senior Consultant for Kirkpatrick Partners. He facilitates workshops and consults for Fortune 500 companies around the world, including Harley-Davidson, L’Oreal, Ingersoll Rand, Honda, the Royal Air Force, and GE Healthcare.     Jim’s past experience includes developing and managing a career development center, strategic planning, team building, and executive coaching. He is a master facilitator and has a presentation style that is enjoyed by audiences around the world.   Jim has co-written three books with his father, Don Kirkpatrick, the creator of the Kirkpatrick Model. Jim and his wife Wendy have co-authored two books: Kirkpatrick Then and Now: A Strong Foundation For the Future (2009 Kirkpatrick Publishing) and Training On Trial (2010 AMACOM Books).     Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick is the Director of Kirkpatrick Partners. Wendy applies her skills as a certified instructional designer and expert facilitator to lead companies to measurable success.     Wendy is the co-author of Kirkpatrick Then and Now (2009 Kirkpatrick Publishing) and Training on Trial (2010 AMACOM Books). Wendy draws on seventeen years of experience in retailing, marketing, and training to make her work relevant and impactful with measurable results.