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2024 Webinar Schedule

Certification Or Certificate? Recognizing the quality and value of credentialing programs that blur current interpretations

Tuesday, October 22 from 1 pm - 2 pm ET

Description

NCCA and ICE 1100 have clear definitions about what distinguishes a certification from an assessment-based certificate program. But is there a space within I.C.E. for programs that don’t neatly fit those definitions, but follow industry standards while offering value to their stakeholders? 

Join us for a presentation and discussion led by a panel consisting of representatives from credentialing programs that utilize a combination of training and assessment to meet their stakeholders’ needs—as well as industry consultants who will discuss strategies for rethinking these traditional definitions for a more inclusive credentialing community. The panel will focus on the operational aspects of these programs with an emphasis on the challenges of balancing adherence to credentialing standards with practical considerations and stakeholder needs.

Speakers

Chad Buckendahl, PhD, ICE-CCP
Margaret Lyons, ICE-CCP
Kristina Paul
Scott Russell

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DE&I Research Release: What did we learn?

Thursday, October 31 from 12 pm - 1 pm ET

Description

Are credentialing bodies adopting DE&I practices? In which areas and to what degree? What benefits have been realized? With a survey of member organizations fielded in spring 2023, the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) sought to find out. The survey asked questions about the adoption of 89 identified DE&I activities, which were organized into 13 operational domains reflecting strategic practices, staffing, and certification processes. Join this live webinar to hear the study results, drawn from responses by representatives of 86 participating credentialing bodies in the I.C.E. membership, which form a snapshot of current and planned DE&I practice.

Free to Members – Benefit of the I.C.E. R&D Fundraising Initiative 

Speakers

Mark Franco, JD, ICE-CCP
Keith Skillman, CAE

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Has Your Credential Sunsetting Era Arrived?

Tuesday, November 5 from 12 pm - 1 pm ET

Description

In an era where professional certifications are critical for career advancement and organizational credibility, and population demographics, professional roles and skills, and technologies are evolving quickly, it's essential to evaluate whether the relevance and value of your certifications is sufficient for future success. Indeed, benchmarking research has revealed that nearly 1 in 5 certifiers had sunsetted a credential in the past five years and that 30% had either considered or initiated this process. 

During this interactive session, we will delve into: (a) key considerations when determining whether a certification program should be discontinued and (b) best practices for sunsetting credentials. Included will be discussion of: 

  • factors influencing credential relevance and success; 
  • strategic rationales for discontinuing a certification, including shifts in industry standards, evolving professional needs, and market size; and
  • variables to be considered to make an informed decision. 

Through examining case studies and best practices, this session aims to equip decision-makers with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the certification evaluation and sunsetting process. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and gain insights into their own circumstances relating to sunsetting a credential. You’ll leave the webinar with a fundamental knowledge of best practices and lessons learned in sunsetting certifications and be prepared to make informed decisions and manage the process.

Speakers

Lenora G. Knapp, PhD 
Melissa R. Nosik, PhD, BCBA-D, ICE-CCP, SHRM-SCP 

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Avoiding Common Mistakes that Jeopardize NCCA Accreditation

Thursday, December 5 from 12 pm - 1 pm ET

Description

Earning NCCA accreditation is a significant milestone for a certification program. After celebrating this achievement, organizations should quickly switch their focus to maintaining compliance with the NCCA Standards throughout the five-year accreditation period. Re-accreditation is especially important to plan for as best practices and the interpretation of accreditation requirements evolve over time. Organizations with accredited programs can inadvertently make decisions and changes that jeopardize ongoing compliance and complicate the re-accreditation process.  

In this one-hour webinar, industry experts will delve into the most common challenges and mistakes organizations make that lead to questions or concerns from an accreditation standpoint, and how to avoid them. Representatives from two NCCA accredited programs will share their experiences in operationalizing accreditation and considering standards and requirements when making programmatic changes and strategic decisions. The presenters will address program areas including governance, policy and operations, exam development, and exam administration. The session is designed for certification professionals of all levels and will include time for Q&A. 

Attendees will gain practical insights into:

  • Understanding and addressing evolving accreditation standards
  • Avoiding common pitfalls in accreditation maintenance
  • Managing documentation effectively
  • Developing processes for continuous compliance and improvement
  • Streamlining the re-accreditation process 

Speakers

Cynthia Allen, ICE-CCP
Ashley Bardsley, ICE-CCP
Sheila Mauldin

Melissa R. Nosik, PhD, BCBA-D, ICE-CCP, SHRM-SCP 

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It is important to I.C.E. that you enjoy these offerings. Please email I.C.E. staff at  and identify any needs and accommodations requested.

2024 On-demand Webinars

The ABCDE&I of subject-matter expert recruitment, selection, and engagement across the assessment life cycle

  • Ashlee Griffin
  • Pamela Ing, PhD, ICE-CCP
  • Kevin Letz, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, CNE, CEN, FNP-C, ANP-BC, PCPNP-BC, FAANP
  • Francine Mitrakos, ICE-CCP

The Power of AI in the Everyday Life of a Credentialing Professional

  • Dianne Henderson, PhD
  • Liberty Munson, PhD

The Current State of DE&I In Credentialing Bodies

  • Avis D. Bullard, MS, ASQ-CSSBB
  • Chelsea Killam
  • Kellie Anderson
  • Linda A. Althouse, PhD, ICE-CCP
  • Mark Franco, JD, ICE-CCP

2023 On-demand Webinars

Innovative Assessment Strategies – Are They Accessible to All Test-takers?

Embedding DEI in the Test Development Process

Ghost Blueprints: Using Secondary Classification Systems to Manage Content Diversity During Exam Assembly

Expanding Eligibility Pathways Beyond Traditional Academic Requirements 

Breaking through Barriers to NCCA Accreditation 

Tips for Designing Technical Components of Assessment-based Certificate and Microcredential Programs

Legislative Intrusions into Certification Decision-making: culture wars breed a legal and practical quagmire 

Considerations for Including Simulation Assessments in Performance-based Exams 

Value Proposition of a Credential *Free for members

Increasing the ROI of Your Item Writing Process

Recruiting and Retaining Your Public Members

Supporting Your Members in Crisis

 

2022 On-demand Webinars

Key Elements of a Test Security Plan

Elevating the Visibility, Relevance, and Value of Certifications: A Call to Action

Diversity and Inclusion in Board and Volunteer Recruitment *Free for members

 

I.C.E. On-demand Webinars and Exchange Session Recordings

Unlimited viewings for 90-calendar days. Access is provided upon receipt of payment: immediately for credit card payments, or upon receiving your check.

Price

I.C.E. offers tiered pricing of our on-demand webinars:

2021-2024 Webinars 2020 and older
Member: $30 Nonmember: $35 Free to Members Nonmember: $30

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