Table 4.

Kirkpatrick's four levels of evaluation

Level	Focus of level	Possible measurement method
Reaction	Student's perception of or satisfaction with training method	Survey, focus groups
Learning	To measure if students' knowledge/skills/attitude changed	Control group Objective pretest/post test of knowledge/skills Direct observation Checklist
Behavior	Determine if the new knowledge/skills/attitudes are being used by the student	Control group Direct observation checklist Before/after interview or survey of student's direct contacts or supervisors
Results	The trainings impact on the organization	An improvement in quality, productivity, reduction in cost, increase profit or some other tangible benefit to the organization

Adapted from Kirkpatrick [18]