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.
