Event Overview   This program will be led by Jim Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., the son of the legendary Donald Kirkpatrick.   Don and Jim use the PIE approach (Don’s invention) – Practical, Interactive, and Enjoyable. Jim will be delivering this program in person. Don will participate via the presenting of his ideas through a DVD. in two ways. In it, Don explains keys to effectively leveraging the four levels. Excerpts of the DVD will be used throughout the program. Other methods of delivery will include presentation, case studies, breakout exercises, and large group discussions. A plan of action will be developed and shared by participants at the end of the program. Four level evaluation is well known throughout the world. That is the good news. The bad news is that it is rarely implemented effectively. Evaluation is not something that is added on at the end of a course or program. Rather, it is to be integrated and woven into the fabric of the program design process. One of the cutting edge learning you will receive is just how to accomplish that, and how to create maximum leverage with your internal business partners to be seen as a strong contributor to the bottom line. Additionally, you will learn the basic principles of four level evaluation including tools, methodologies, and instructions to evaluate any type of training course or program. On a higher level, you will learn to attack training’s biggest challenges – transferring learning to behavior and demonstrating the value of training. This can be done by leveraging business leaders, and using strategic dashboards.

Download PDF Brochure May 19-21, 2008, Muscat, Oman Event Overview Who Should Attend Benefits of Attending Seminar Outline About the Seminar Leader Venue and Pricing Register

Who Should Attend

The Don Kirkpatrick Four Level Certificate Program is designed for training professionals who are responsible for connecting training to the business. This would include:

• Chief Learning Officers
• Training Department Directors
• Curriculum Builders and Instructional Designers
• Training Consultants
• Program and Project Managers
• Business Leaders

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This program is designed to equip training and business professionals to develop and implement Kirkpatrick four level evaluation for all training courses and programs.

• The basic principles of Don Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation
• Evaluation tools and instructions for each of Don’s four levels
• How to make evaluation decisions for each of six reasons to evaluate
• How companies throughout the world use these methodologies
• How to effectively attack training’s two biggest challenges
• How to leverage business leaders to maximize training and business success
• Action steps so you can implement what you learned

What they say about this program

“Clear guidelines on how to evaluate training programs”
Chalhoub Group, United Arab Emirates

“The facilitator has extensive knowledge on the subject”
Fedex, United Arab Emirates

“The instructor’s attitude and enthusiasm was great”
Sazeh Consultants, Iran

“The topic is very interesting and relevant to my job”
United Arab Bank, United Arab Emirates

“Excellent handling of questions and highly practical”
Saudi Mining Company, Saudi Arabia

“The four levels and its application were well explained”
Abdul Latif Jameel Company, Saudi Arabia

“Instructor has great experience in the subject”
National Drilling Company, United Arab Emirates

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The 3-day program will consist of a number of modules. These are all action-oriented, and guaranteed to be oriented towards practical, immediate applications of the four levels. The specific modules include:

Module 1: Welcome and introductions

We will spend time getting acquainted as we set the stage for good interaction and the sharing of best practices among us.

Module 2: Kirkpatrick Four Level Evaluation — Major Principles

We will study the history of the four levels, their original 3 purposes (to continue programs, to improve programs, to demonstrate training value), and the basics of each level. Addition purposes of evaluation that will be covered will include ensuring compliance, maximizing training effectiveness, and aligning training with the business. Evaluating Training Programs, 2006, will form the foundation for this model.

Module 3: Kirkpatrick Four Level Evaluation Tools

We will show you a variety of evaluation tools used by companies that have provided case studies for our books. We will show you how and when to use each, as well as pros and cons. This interactive session will also provide for you to tell us what works in your organization.

Module 4: Implementing Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels

It is not much good to have a toolbox full of Kirkpatrick tools and not be able to use them effectively. This module will show you which are best for each of the six purposes of evaluation.

Module 5: Global Best Practice Case Studies

Module 6: Attacking training’s two biggest challenges.

Part 1. We will attack the first of what Don and Jim call training’s two biggest challenges – getting people to apply (L3) what they have learned (L2). Best practices, case studies, and exercises will be used to present tried and true methods for accomplishing this. Principals from Transferring Learning to Behavior, 2005 will be used for this module.

Part 2. We will attack the second challenge in this module – how to demonstrate the value of training to line-managers and executives. This interactive session will also use case studies and exercises to accomplish the objective.

Module 7: Leveraging Strategic Business Success

Module 8: Personal Action Planning

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Jim Kirkpatrick Ph.D

This program will be led by Jim Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., the son of the legendary Donald Kirkpatrick. As a training and evaluation professional, Jim conducts workshops internationally, serves on the board of directors for the American Red Cross, and is co-founder of the Indianapolis Organizational Development Network. Jim and Don have two new books out - Transferring Learning to Behavior: Using the Four Levels to Improve Performance (Berrett-Koehler, 2005), and Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels (3rd edition, Berrett-Koehler, 2005) and a new book is coming out at the end of 2007 called “Implementing the Four Levels”

Donald Kirkpatrick Ph.D

Don Kirkpatrick, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin, has co-developed the program with his son, Jim. As an industry pioneer, respected teacher, author, and consultant, he has over 40 years of corporate and academic experience in training and evaluation, and is the originator of the Four Levels – the premier, international model for training evaluation. He is the past president of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and was awarded their Training Legend designation in 2004. Don will be co-presenting this program, but from his home in the US.

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Venue: Intercontinental Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Fees: USD 2,100/- per delegate

Early Bird Discounts:

Register for USD 2,000/- on or before April 19, 2008 and get USD 100 OFF!

Register for USD 1,900/- on or before March 19, 2008 and get USD 200 OFF!

Get a FREE autographed copy of the famous book “Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels” By Donald Kirkpatrick and Jim Kirkpatrick for those registering and paying on or before April 19, 2008.

Group Discounts:

Register 3 delegates from your organization and the Fourth goes FREE!

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