Advantages - Kirkpatrick's learning model

Advantages of using Kirkpatrick's learning model

There are advantages and disadvantages of using Kirkpatrick’s learning model. In this post, I would be discussing the advantages of using Kirkpatrick’s learning model.

1) Advantage of “Students’ Reaction” – This involves low cost and it is easy to administer. It provides insights to audience’s personal feelings about the course. Moreover, it provides quick feedback on successes and failures to the training provider who provides the e-learning package.

2) Advantage of “Learning Results” – In comparison to “Reaction”, it provides more compelling evidence of whether the training program works or not.

3) Advantage of “Behavior in the Workplace” – Provides stronger evidence that the investment in training yields the desired return. If it is designed in a proper way, it can identify barriers and obstacles to improve performance.

4) Advantage of “Business Results” – It provides strong evidence that training program has a positive / negative impact on the organization. It also addresses whether the performance is important to the organization’s bottom line such as production, safety, sales and more.

Reference: http://www.internationalmta.org/1998/9821.html