In this assessment you will investigate Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation:

• Level 1: Reaction.
• Level 2: Learning.
• Level 3: Behavior.
• Level 4: Results.

You will describe what each level is, their importance, and the methods used to perform them. Then, you will focus on the application of levels 3 and 4 in a training scenario of your choice.

Part 1

For each of the four levels of training evaluation:

• Describe the purpose of that level of training evaluation.
• Describe the importance of that level of training evaluation.
• Describe the methods used to perform that level of training evaluation.

Part 2

Identify a training course topic that would potentially use levels 3 and 4 evaluation in the training evaluation process.

• Describe the topic and what the business would learn from levels 3 and 4 evaluation.
• Describe why this information would be important for the organization to know.

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT

• Written communication: Write in a professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• Resources: Include at least 1 peer-reviewed resource that is not from ATD or SHRM.
• APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting to present your references and citations.
• Length of paper: 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.