The present paper aims to report the validation of training reaction scales, as well as to report the results from an analysis of the relationship among the three most common levels: reaction, learning and impact of training on work. The scientific literature has shown that the relationship between these levels has not always been significant, or toward the predicted direction. Despite their relevance, valid and reliable reaction measures are very rare. The used reaction questionnaire contains 39 items. It was applied in a sample of 229 training events. Approximately 3,700 valid questionnaires were subjected to factorial analysis (PAF - direct oblimin) and internal consistency analysis (Cronbach's alpha). Two scales with high level of reliabily were obtained: one of them concerning training reactions and the another concerning the instructor performance. Finally, very strong relationships were found between the reaction and impact levels, but poor relationships between the reaction and the learning level. The results are discussed in terms of their practical and theoretical implications for training evaluations.
training; learning; reactions to training; impact of training; training and performance at work
