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WORKSHOP DATES AND TIME

• Monday, September 28 (10:00 am - 12:30 pm ET): Standards 1, 7, and 2
• Tuesday, September 29 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET): Standards 5 and 6
• Wednesday, September 30 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET): Standards 3, 4, and 8

DESCRIPTION

This workshop provides credentialing professionals with a practical introduction to the revised ICE 1100 Standard for Assessment-Based Certificate Programs and how the revisions reflect current credentialing practices for ABC programs. Participants will:

• become familiar with the standards and their essential elements,
• identify the types of documentation and evidence commonly used to demonstrate compliance, including the importance of a clearly written rationale for how the program meets the standard,
• learn how to align existing ABC programs with the standards, and
• gain insights on preparing and applying for accreditation.

PRESENTERS

• Bobbi Vernon, ICE-CCP, ATD
• Manfred Straehle, GISF, SBP-Fellow

WORKSHOP RESOURCES

Attendees receive: 

• ICE 1100 Standard for Assessment-based Certificate Program
• Access to the following bundle, recommended to complete ahead of the workshop:
  • Credential Classification: an overview of the primary credential classifications to help you understand how to structure your program to best serve your target audience and their needs.
  • The ABCs of ABC Design: a guide through the process of designing an ABC program that meets ACAP (ICE 1100) accreditation standards.

Register for Series

This two-part series will guide you through key requirements, standards, and best practices for various credentialing program types, with a special focus on assessment-based certificate (ABC) programs and ACAP accreditation.

Presenter
Bobbi Vernon, ICE-CCP, ATD

Credential Classification

What type of credentialing program do you offer? Misclassifying a program can lead to confusion among stakeholders, misalignment with industry standards, and barriers to accreditation—resulting in costly corrections. Hear an overview of the primary credential classifications to help you understand how to structure your program to best serve your target audience and their needs.

• Compare and contrast certifications, assessment-based certificates (ABCs), certificate programs, and microcredentials.  
• Clarify the distinctions between certification and ABC programs.
• Identify overlapping design characteristics among the  credential types.
• Explore how to design ABC programs to maintain a firewall from NCCA-accredited certification programs.
• Leverage ABC programs within pre- and post-certification pathways.

 

The ABCs of ABC Design

So, you have a certificate program—but does it meet the Standards to be called an assessment-based certificate (ABC) program? Walk you through the process of designing an ABC program that meets ACAP (ICE 1100) accreditation standards.

• Utilize backward design to develop an ABC program.

• Establish clear connections between needs analysis or JTA, education/training, and assessment.

• Understand the critical elements of an ABC design document.

• Learn the importance of documenting program decisions, justifications, and rationales.

• Review essential documentation for program design, development, delivery, and ongoing maintenance.  

• Address challenges in retrofitting ABC programs to align with the ICE 1100 Standard.

Price

Member Rate: $199│ Non-member Rate: $255

Credit

The ACAP Series Bundle: Credential Classification and The ABCs of ABC Design qualifies for 2.5 hour of recertification credit for the ICE-CCP.