Considering Certification? Your Guide to Making the Decision
A primer for organizations considering development of a certification program. Provides detailed guidance on how to decide if your organization should create such a program. What are the credentialing options? Which is right for your organization? How do you conduct a feasibility analysis? How do you write a business plan? How do you set up the governance structure? What staffing do you need? These are just a sampling of the questions you'll get answers to! Contains must-have information and advice not found anywhere else in print.
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Here's what one of your colleagues has to say about it:
"Mickie has made a complex decision-making process simple. We followed the systematic, knowledge-based process outlined in this guide and we saved immeasurable amounts of time, talent, treasure, and credibility while ultimately meeting the desired outcomes for the profession with a service that our members wanted."
Joshua R. Goldman, Director of Education
Association of College & University Housing Officers—International
Certification Simplified : A Primer for Staff and Volunteer Leaders of Personnel Certification Programs
If you’re new to the certification role, you’re likely realizing this is a responsibility unlike any other you’ve had. Certification is a complex topic. There’s a lot to learn and the stakes are high. Readers will learn the certification essentials, like: What’s the difference between certification, certificate programs, licensure and accreditation? What are the steps to developing a quality certification program? (what’s a job analysis? what are test specs?) What are the key legal issues and how do we avoid them? What are the key certification concepts and testing terms I need to know? What are the industry standards for certification programs? Where can I go for more training or information?. A small paperback you can give to every staff and board member.
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The link is for single version purchases. If you are interested in bulk pricing or licensing an electronic version for distribution to board members annually, contact me at mickie@msrops.com or 317-810-0013.
Also coming soon: ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook: Guidance and Templates for Personnel Certifying Bodies.
