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Assessment-based Certificate Accreditation Program (ACAP) Workshops

Many organizations come to us with credentialing programs already in place—but are they structured correctly for accreditation? Whether you’re developing a new program or adapting an existing one, aligning with accreditation standards is essential for maintaining industry recognition, ensuring best practices, and enhancing your program’s competitiveness in the marketplace. But where do you begin?

Save time and resources by gaining a clear understanding of your program type and the standards it should follow. This two-part workshop 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.

Who Should Attend

This workshop series is designed for organizations that:

✔ Want to clearly distinguish between certificate and certification programs to ensure their program serves its intended purpose and audience.  

✔ Need to align an ABC program with ACAP standards to maintain credibility and demonstrate quality.

✔ Seek to earn accreditation, but are unsure how to classify their credentialing program, which may impact eligibility and (Workshop 1  recommended)

 

Workshop 1:  Credential Classification (60 minutes)


Thursday, June 26, 12-1 pm ET
Qualifies for 1 hour of recertification credit for the ICE-CCP.
Price: Member Rate: $90│ Non-member Rate: $115
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Registration is closed. Stay tuned for the on-demand recording of the workshop.

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. This workshop will provide 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.

Workshop 2: The ABCs of ABC Design (90 minutes)

Tuesday, July 15, 12-1:30 pm ET 
Qualifies for 1.5 hour of recertification credit for the ICE-CCP.
Price: Member Rate: $125│ Non-member Rate: $160

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So, you have a certificate program—but does it meet the Standards to be called an assessment-based certificate (ABC) program? This workshop will guide 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.

COMING SOON: ACAP Accreditation Roadmap

To earn accreditation for assessment based certificate programs, the program must follow The ICE 1100:2019 Standard to demonstrate the design, delivery, maintenance, and use of certificates follow high-quality standards. This workshop will review the Essential Elements of the ICE 1100 standards and how to align the standards in your program design, calling out specific documentation along the way.

Instuctor: Bobbi Vernon, ICE-CCP, ATD

Bobbi Vernon, Senior Director of Learning and Development at Global Skills X-Change (GSX), brings 25 years of expertise in learning experience design. She integrates human-centered design, change management, and business process improvement into training, curriculum development, LMS administration, and certification program management. A dedicated I.C.E. volunteer, she has served as a reviewer and Chair for the Assessment-Based Certificate Accreditation Council (ACAC) and is currently serving a second term on the Accreditation Services Council. Bobbi holds the Expert Coach designation from ATD, the ICE-CCP from I.C.E., and is a Prosci-certified change practitioner.