Infoline: Creating an Internal Certificate Program by Sara Bushman
This publication explains the difference between certification and a certificate program and provides the framework for building a certificate program. The benefits I received from the resource were definitely worth the cost. If you aren’t sure you want to spend the money, checkout the webcast first!
Here are the key takeaways I received from this resource:
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Tips to identify and define organizational needs
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Ideas for the assessment format
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Levels to include in the program structure
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Sample evaluation questions for the pilot phase
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Marketing ideas for the program
T+D Magazine, February 2014
I found two articles that provided inspiration for refocusing my efforts to improve the effectiveness of our training programs:
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Flipped Learning, the feature article, included ideas and examples for using technology to present instruction to learners prior to attending a classroom training. Delivering this ahead of time will shorten class time and allow for more focus on application.
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Step by Step, by Robert P. Hewes, provided an overview of a design plan that includes ways to improve the application of information and skills outside of the classroom. Suggestions and examples to simplify post-training follow up were included.
