AN EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGERS’ SATISFACTION WITH PROMOTION-LINKED TRAINING PROGRAMS IN PUNJAB

Abstract

The research aimed to evaluate the level of educational managers’ satisfaction as part of a broader evaluation of
the Promotion-Linked Training program’s effectiveness using Kirkpatrick's four-level model. However, though this
paper specifically focuses on the to evaluate level of educational managers’ satisfaction with the Promotion-Linked
Training program (Reaction: level-I), a critical initiative designed to equip them with essential skills, abilities, and
leadership traits for new administrative roles. A descriptive research design was employed, and data were collected
from 264 educational managers through a self-developed, reliable questionnaire based on a 5-point Likert scale.
Descriptive statistics was used to reach findings which indicated that high satisfaction with training objectives,
module relevance, and instructor quality, while moderate satisfaction was observed concerning engagement,
facilities, and training delivery. The study suggests that improvements are necessary in course structure, practical
engagement, and training resources to further enhance the program's perceived effectiveness.