Kirkpatrick's Four Levels
Definition
A widely-used training evaluation model developed by Donald Kirkpatrick that measures training effectiveness across four levels: Reaction (learner satisfaction), Learning (knowledge acquisition), Behavior (on-the-job application), and Results (business impact). This framework provides a comprehensive approach to demonstrating training ROI.
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