Move Beyond Instructional Design to Performance Design
Elevate Your Instructional Design Skills with Proven Performance-Based Strategies and use the Kirkpatrick Four Levels® of Evaluation as your design framework
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The ONLY instructional design program rooted in the Kirkpatrick Model and emphasizing evaluation in the design process
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Get all the tools and resources you need to holistically build programs and use every piece of the ADDIE framework
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Join the Kirkpatrick Performance Designer™ Certification Program
The Performance Designer by Kirkpatrick certification is an advanced program designed for experienced instructional designers and learning professionals who want to create behavior-driven performance solutions that directly impact organizational success.
This course goes beyond traditional training design by integrating the Kirkpatrick Performance Design and Evaluation Process, ensuring that learning interventions lead to measurable business results. Participants will develop the skills to assess, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training initiatives using real-world case studies and data-driven decision-making.
Session dates: May 12, 13, 14, and 15
This course goes beyond traditional training design by integrating the Kirkpatrick Performance Design and Evaluation Process, ensuring that learning interventions lead to measurable business results. Participants will develop the skills to assess, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training initiatives using real-world case studies and data-driven decision-making.
Session dates: May 12, 13, 14, and 15
Session times: 1.30pm - 4.30pm Eastern
Introducing
The Kirkpatrick Performance Design and Evaluation Process™
What's included?
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Participant Guide with templates
and resourcesCreate your own design document and walk through the entire Performance Design and Evaluation process to make evaluation a must do not a nice to do. -
Case Studies and Success Stories
Access our library of case studies and success stories to help you apply the Kirkpatrick Four Levels® at your organization. -
Cohort Based Learning
Connect with peers to go along with the course together virtually -
Yearlong Access to
Our Kirkpatrick® CommunityParticipate in our online community forum, gain access to exclusive events with experts, networking sessions, share thoughts and ideas, and get input on your real-life challenges from fellow Kirkpatrick-Certified professionals
Join a Community of Kirkpatrick® Certified Professionals
Certified Professionals
Certification Events Hosted
Countries with Kirkpatrick Certified Professionals
Why Join?
Design Training that Drives Performance
Too often, training focuses on delivering knowledge rather than driving action. In the Performance Designer by Kirkpatrick program, you’ll learn to create behavior-driven training solutions that don’t just inform—but transform. By aligning your designs with measurable business objectives, you’ll ensure your training leads to real workplace performance improvements and tangible results for your organization.
Ensure Your Training Delivers Measurable Business Impact
Many instructional designers struggle to move beyond Levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick Model, focusing only on participant satisfaction and knowledge retention. This program teaches you how to design training with Levels 3 (Behavior) and 4 (Results) in mind from the start—ensuring that learning leads to on-the-job behavior change and measurable business outcomes. You’ll develop strategies to integrate performance-based evaluation, collect actionable data, and confidently show the impact of your training at every level.
Gain a Competitive Edge with Data-Driven Design
In today’s fast-paced business world, learning professionals who can prove the impact of their programs stand out. This program will equip you with Kirkpatrick’s proven evaluation methods, allowing you to design training that is both strategic and measurable. You'll gain the skills to integrate pre- and post-training evaluation, collect meaningful data, and demonstrate the ROI of your learning interventions.
Our participants love us
Participating in the Kirkpatrick Bronze Certification Program was a game-changer for me. As a learning and development professional, I always knew evaluation was important, but this program provided a practical framework and the tools to truly measure the impact of my training programs. I was able to leverage these to develop and articulate a clear vision for stakeholders, demonstrating how our 2025 learning initiatives would directly impact organizational performance.
Danny Phang
"This program exceeded my expectations and has given me the confidence and tools I need to apply what I've learned in my role. The content was engaging, and both the facilitators and Sarah (Community Manager) were knowledgeable and supportive. I look forward to putting these skills into practice, helping others along the way, developing my capstone, and proposing it to the Director of my organization to help establish new initaitives."
Freddy Torres Vega
"Excellent course. I highly recommend anyone involved in curriculum design take this course as soon as possible. I have a Masters in Instructional Design yet there was information in here that is critical to Instructional Design if you want to create real changes in behaviors within an organization."
Anita Tatro
More than Just Training
This course goes beyond learning, and straight to application. After each session, begin to put that day's session to practice. We will walk you through how to create our proprietary Kirkpatrick Performance Design and Evaluation Process™ so you can wow your boss, stakeholder, or customer right after completing the course. As your capstone project, you will create an design plan on a program or initiative of your choosing.
Leave with a step-by-step plan to go
from learning to behavior change and results.
What You'll Learn
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Overview of the Kirkpatrick Performance Design and Evaluation Process™
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Phase 0: Assess, Analyze, and Anchor
Working with stakeholders
Uncovering if training is the solution
The Performance Environment -
Phase 1: Design
Identifying leading indicators and behaviors
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Phase 2: Develop
Project management and expectations
Rapid development
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Phase 3: Implement and Measure
Launching the intervention
Deploying support and accountability tactics
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Phase 4: Monitor and Adjust
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Phase 5: Report
Preparing a Chain of Evidence
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Phase 6: Adjust and Amplify
Fixing areas for improvement
Documenting, celebrating, and repeating successes
A Certification Unlike Any Other...
Kirkpatrick certifications are requested by organizations and in job requirements for many organizations.
Give yourself an extra edge against the competition, and show you are a strategic partner not just an order taker.
Give yourself an extra edge against the competition, and show you are a strategic partner not just an order taker.
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Exclusive pricing for the first official run—grab this deal now before it’s gone for good!
Public Program Pricing
$1,995
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Early Bird: $1,695 (up to 45 days before event)
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Use Code: for 10% off for all Government, Military, and Humanitarian employees
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Groups of 3 or more: $1,596 per person - request invoice to claim
Private Programs
Want to train more than 15?
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NASA SEWP Contract Vehicle Available
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Sole Source Eligible
Frequently asked questions
Do I really NEED certification?
No you don't. However, professionals who have received the certification credit this course for accelerating their career and helped them unlock more income. Additionally, there are job roles out there that are reserved only for professionals with this certification. Therefore, if you want to stand out in a way that moves you from being an order taker to a performance centered professional, this is THE program to do so.
Also, Kirkpatrick Partners has opened their services to providing Kirkpatrick® certified professionals to organizations like Fortune 500, US Federal Government and DOD, therefore you would need certain certifications from us depending on the job role.
Also, Kirkpatrick Partners has opened their services to providing Kirkpatrick® certified professionals to organizations like Fortune 500, US Federal Government and DOD, therefore you would need certain certifications from us depending on the job role.
Will this help me get a job?
While we cannot gurantee you will get a job with this certification. What we can say is that it will make you stand out from the crowd of resumes, and there are certain job roles that specifically request the Kirkpatrick certification.
Also, Kirkpatrick Partners has opened their services to providing Kirkpatrick® certified professionals to organizations like Fortune 500, US Federal Government and DOD, therefore you would need certain certifications from us depending on the job role.
Also, Kirkpatrick Partners has opened their services to providing Kirkpatrick® certified professionals to organizations like Fortune 500, US Federal Government and DOD, therefore you would need certain certifications from us depending on the job role.
I have received training on the Kirkpatrick Model elsewhere why do I need this?
The training you have received prior is likely out of date. The model was updated years ago by Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick. It has since been updated and continues to make updates as we learn more through research and neuroscience under the new ownership by Vanessa Milara Alzate. Certification programs offered through Kirkpatrick Partners and its affiliate partners are the only ways to ensure that the education you are receiving is the most up to date and valid on the Kirkpatrick Four Levels®.
How valid is this model from a research point of view?
Very! We have had a number of people conduct research from a doctoral level.
How will my certification be recognized?
You will receive a digital badge and certificate upon successful completion of your Blended Evaluation Plan® and submitting your final program evaluation.
What are the payment options?
You can pay immediately via Stripe.
You can also request an invoice by selecting the Request bundle or invoice option to register for the program and receive an invoice to pay before the event. Access to the course will not be provided until payment is made. If your company policy prohibits payment before the event, please contact us to discuss.
To utilize a payment plan option, we are happy to share we are partnered with Klarna so you can set up a payment plan to access the course.
Please note: Cancellation policy is in effect upon registration, regardless of payment status. We are unable to offer refunds after the program has started. By enrolling in our programs, you signify your areement to abide by these payment terms.
You can also request an invoice by selecting the Request bundle or invoice option to register for the program and receive an invoice to pay before the event. Access to the course will not be provided until payment is made. If your company policy prohibits payment before the event, please contact us to discuss.
To utilize a payment plan option, we are happy to share we are partnered with Klarna so you can set up a payment plan to access the course.
Please note: Cancellation policy is in effect upon registration, regardless of payment status. We are unable to offer refunds after the program has started. By enrolling in our programs, you signify your areement to abide by these payment terms.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation and Communication Policy
Less than 2 weeks prior to program
If you register for this program and for any reason are unable to attend, please contact us immediately.
2 weeks or more prior to program
Refund: Payment refund less $150 processing fee
Transfer: Attend a future program for a $100 processing fee
Substitute: Send another attendee to the same program at no additional charge
Less than 2 weeks prior to program
Refund: No refunds
Transfer: Attend a future program for a $300 processing fee
Substitute: Send another attendee to the same program at no additional charge
If you transfer a second time, another $150 – $300 processing fee will apply based on the time of transfer. If you still find yourself unable to attend after having transferred twice, you may send another attendee in your place, or forfeit your registration and any related payments.
Registrations are valid for one (1) year from the original booking date.
Kirkpatrick-Initiated Program Cancellations
Kirkpatrick Partners reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment until two weeks prior to the scheduled start date, or at any time due to reasons of severe weather, natural disaster, or other emergency.
If your program is cancelled, you may transfer to another program at no additional charge or receive a full refund, less any fees from prior transfers if not yet paid in full.
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Who should I contact for additional questions?
Contact Kirkpatrick Partners.
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Meet your Facilitator
Jordan Rawlinson
Learning and Performance Strategist
Jordan is a learning and performance enthusiast and purpose-driven Instructional Designer with over 7 years of experience developing meaningful learning experiences and encouraging individuals and teams to reach their potential.
She has worked in higher education and for-profit corporate spaces. She's a self-proclaimed personal development nerd and deeply cares about keeping her personal and organizational core values at the forefront of everything she does.
She has worked in higher education and for-profit corporate spaces. She's a self-proclaimed personal development nerd and deeply cares about keeping her personal and organizational core values at the forefront of everything she does.
Your Commitment Matters:
A Note on Attendance
When you register for this program, you’re securing a seat in an interactive learning experience where every participant plays a key role. Last-minute cancellations not only disrupt our planning but also impact the quality of the program for everyone involved.
If you think there’s a chance you may not be able to attend, you must notify us at least three weeks in advance. This allows us to adjust accordingly and ensures that our programs remain high-quality and well-balanced.
We understand that schedules and funding approvals can change, and we’re happy to work with you—but only if you communicate with us in advance. If you register, we expect you to honor your commitment or let us know as soon as possible if circumstances change.
By securing your spot, you acknowledge this responsibility, and we appreciate your partnership in making our programs the best they can be.
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